Places to visit near

Vails Gate

Vails Gate is a town in Orange district, New York, United States of about 3,369 people. Within 50 km by road there are 168 places to visit: 49 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 wildlife, forests & gardens and 28 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site, New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site and Cornwall Friends Meeting House.

41.4543° N, 74.0576° WPop. 3,369

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Within 30 km69 places
Within 50 km168
Must-see292
Notable0
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Vails Gate

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:38 pm

35 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Vails Gate
  2. Masjid Al-Ikhlasmosque · 30 min
  3. Newburgh Baybeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Roe Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Storm King Field Stationviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Beaver Damdam · 45 min
  7. Back in Vails Gate
Today’s loopVails GateStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Vails Gate?

Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site (park, about 1 km), New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site (park, about 3 km), Cornwall Friends Meeting House (church, about 3 km), Browns Pond (lake, about 4 km), Storm King Field Station (viewpoint, about 4 km), Roe Park (nature spot, about 5 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Vails Gate?

168 places on Spotwander: 49 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 wildlife, forests & gardens, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 churches, 19 parks.

Which is the nearest lake to Vails Gate?

Browns Pond, about 4 km by road; Beaver Dam (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Vails Gate?

Roe Park, about 5 km by road; Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Vails Gate?

Start in Vails Gate, visit Masjid Al-Ikhlas, then Newburgh Bay, then Roe Park, then Storm King Field Station, then Beaver Dam, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.