Westchester district, New York, United States

Places to visit near Valhalla

Valhalla is a town in Westchester district, New York, United States, home to about 3,162 people. Within 50 km by road there are 283 places to visit — 76 parks, 53 churches, 39 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 32 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Kensico Dam (1 km), Miller Hill Park (3 km) and Kensico Reservoir / Rye Lake (4 km).

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Valhalla, New York
Valhalla, Westchester district, New York, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Valhalla at a glance

Location
Westchester district, New York, United States
Population
about 3,162
Coordinates
41.0748° N, 73.7751° W
Places within 50 km
283 (283 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Valhalla

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Valhalla: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Valhalla

76 parks within 100 km of Valhalla. The closest is Miller Hill Park (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Valhalla

53 churches within 100 km of Valhalla. The closest is White Plains Armory (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Valhalla

39 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Valhalla. The closest is Kensico Dam (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Valhalla

32 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Valhalla. The closest is Rockefeller State Park Preserve (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Valhalla

19 museums within 100 km of Valhalla. The closest is Neuberger Museum of Art (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Valhalla

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Valhalla. The closest is Untermyer Park (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Valhalla

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Valhalla
  2. 3 km Miller Hill Park · hill, Westchester
  3. 4 km White Plains Armory · church, Westchester
  4. 6 km Kensico Dam · dam, Westchester
  5. 4 km Kensico Reservoir / Rye Lake · reservoir, Westchester
  6. 10 km Rockefeller State Park Preserve · nature spot, Westchester
  7. 8 km Back to Valhalla

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How to reach Valhalla

    All places near Valhalla by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Valhalla by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks7676Miller Hill Park (3 km)
    Churches5353White Plains Armory (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3939Kensico Dam (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3232Rockefeller State Park Preserve (8 km)
    Museums1919Neuberger Museum of Art (8 km)
    Forts & heritage1818Untermyer Park (19 km)
    Beaches & coast1515Nyack Beach State Park (16 km)
    Other attractions1414Great Captain Island Light (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints88Turkey Mountain (24 km)
    Treks33Raymond G. Esposito Trail (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Masjid Malcolm Shabazz (42 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Glen Island (26 km)
    Temples11North Country Reform Temple (31 km)
    Buddhist sites11Corpus Christi Monastery (38 km)

    Valhalla: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Valhalla?

    Kensico Dam (dam, about 1 km), Miller Hill Park (hill, about 3 km), Kensico Reservoir / Rye Lake (reservoir, about 4 km), White Plains Armory (church, about 6 km), Rockefeller State Park Preserve (nature spot, about 8 km), Neuberger Museum of Art (museum, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Valhalla?

    283 places on Spotwander: 76 parks, 53 churches, 39 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 32 wildlife, forests & gardens, 19 museums.

    Which is the nearest park to Valhalla?

    Miller Hill Park, about 3 km by road; Jay Estate (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Valhalla?

    White Plains Armory, about 6 km by road; Old Dutch Church (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Valhalla?

    Kensico Dam, about 1 km by road; Kensico Reservoir / Rye Lake (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Valhalla?

    Start in Valhalla, visit Miller Hill Park, then White Plains Armory, then Kensico Dam, then Kensico Reservoir / Rye Lake, then Rockefeller State Park Preserve, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Valhalla?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Valhalla

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Valhalla’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Valhalla on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.