Bergen district, New Jersey, United States

Places to visit near Waldwick

Waldwick is a town in Bergen district, New Jersey, United States, home to about 10,095 people. Within 50 km by road there are 278 places to visit — 57 churches, 52 parks, 40 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 34 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Woodcliff Lake Resevoir (8 km), Goffle Brook Park (9 km) and G. Thomas Donch Nature Preserve (9 km).

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Waldwick, New Jersey
Waldwick, Bergen district, New Jersey, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Waldwick at a glance

Location
Bergen district, New Jersey, United States
Population
about 10,095
Coordinates
41.0106° N, 74.1179° W
Places within 50 km
278 (278 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 churches and parks

Top places to visit near Waldwick

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Waldwick: 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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Churches near Waldwick

57 churches within 100 km of Waldwick. The closest is Ramapo Reformed Church (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Waldwick

52 parks within 100 km of Waldwick. The closest is Eastside Park (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Waldwick

40 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Waldwick. The closest is Woodcliff Lake Resevoir (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Waldwick

34 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Waldwick. The closest is G. Thomas Donch Nature Preserve (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Waldwick

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Waldwick. The closest is Goffle Brook Park (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Waldwick

12 museums within 100 km of Waldwick. The closest is Pietro and Maria Botto House;American Labor Museum (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Waldwick

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Waldwick
  2. 8 km Woodcliff Lake Resevoir · lake, Bergen
  3. 15 km Goffle Brook Park · viewpoint, Passaic
  4. 5 km G. Thomas Donch Nature Preserve · nature spot, Bergen
  5. 5 km Barnert Temple · temple, Bergen
  6. 5 km Campgaw Mountain Reservation · nature spot, Bergen
  7. 10 km Back to Waldwick

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How to reach Waldwick

    All places near Waldwick by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Waldwick by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5757Ramapo Reformed Church (12 km)
    Parks5252Eastside Park (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4040Woodcliff Lake Resevoir (8 km)
    Other attractions3838New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad ALCO Type S-2 Locomotive (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3434G. Thomas Donch Nature Preserve (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1717Goffle Brook Park (9 km)
    Museums1212Pietro and Maria Botto House;American Labor Museum (13 km)
    Forts & heritage77Theodore Roosevelt Monument (19 km)
    Beaches & coast55Nyack Beach State Park (26 km)
    Mosques & dargahs44Islamic Center of Passaic County (13 km)
    Waterfalls44Great Falls (15 km)
    Treks44Brookside Trail (21 km)
    Temples22Barnert Temple (10 km)
    Buddhist sites22Empty Cloud Monastery (36 km)

    Waldwick: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Waldwick?

    Woodcliff Lake Resevoir (lake, about 8 km), Goffle Brook Park (viewpoint, about 9 km), G. Thomas Donch Nature Preserve (nature spot, about 9 km), Barnert Temple (temple, about 10 km), Campgaw Mountain Reservation (nature spot, about 10 km), Campgaw Mountain (viewpoint, about 11 km).

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

    278 places on Spotwander: 57 churches, 52 parks, 40 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 38 other attractions, 34 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Waldwick?

    Ramapo Reformed Church, about 12 km by road; Saint Michael the Archangel Church (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Waldwick?

    Eastside Park, about 13 km by road; West Side Park (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Waldwick?

    Woodcliff Lake Resevoir, about 8 km by road; Oradell Reservoir (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Waldwick?

    Start in Waldwick, visit Woodcliff Lake Resevoir, then Goffle Brook Park, then G. Thomas Donch Nature Preserve, then Barnert Temple, then Campgaw Mountain Reservation, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Waldwick?

    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 churches and parks.

    Towns near Waldwick

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