Passaic district, New Jersey, United States

Places to visit near Wanaque

Wanaque is a town in Passaic district, New Jersey, United States, home to about 11,848 people. Within 50 km by road there are 289 places to visit — 66 churches, 46 parks, 45 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 42 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Ramapo Lake (3 km), High Point Loop (5 km) and Federal Hill (5 km).

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Wanaque, New Jersey
Wanaque, Passaic district, New Jersey, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Wanaque at a glance

Location
Passaic district, New Jersey, United States
Population
about 11,848
Coordinates
41.0382° N, 74.2940° W
Places within 50 km
289 (289 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 Wanaque

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Wanaque: 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 Wanaque

66 churches within 100 km of Wanaque. The closest is Ramapo Reformed Church (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Wanaque

46 parks within 100 km of Wanaque. The closest is Pompton Aquatic Park (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Wanaque

45 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Wanaque. The closest is Ramapo Lake (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wanaque

42 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wanaque. The closest is Mayor Jonathan Dunleavy Memorial Park (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Wanaque

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Wanaque. The closest is High Point Loop (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Wanaque

16 museums within 100 km of Wanaque. The closest is Pietro and Maria Botto House;American Labor Museum (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Wanaque

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wanaque
  2. 3 km Ramapo Lake · lake, Passaic
  3. 4 km Pompton Falls · waterfall, Passaic
  4. 4 km Federal Hill · hill, Passaic
  5. 3 km Mayor Jonathan Dunleavy Memorial Park · monument, Passaic
  6. 7 km High Point Loop · viewpoint, Passaic
  7. 5 km Back to Wanaque

Plan a longer trip from Wanaque — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Wanaque

    All places near Wanaque by distance

    Within 15 km of Wanaque

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Places near Wanaque by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Churches66Ramapo Reformed Church (17 km)
    Parks46Pompton Aquatic Park (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45Ramapo Lake (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens42Mayor Jonathan Dunleavy Memorial Park (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints27High Point Loop (5 km)
    Other attractions18Tripod Rock (14 km)
    Museums16Pietro and Maria Botto House;American Labor Museum (18 km)
    Forts & heritage7Skylands Manor (13 km)
    Treks6Lenape Trail (29 km)
    Waterfalls5Pompton Falls (5 km)
    Beaches & coast5New Sebago Beach (30 km)
    Mosques & dargahs3Islamic Center of Passaic County (23 km)
    Temples2Barnert Temple (9 km)
    Buddhist sites1Empty Cloud Monastery (36 km)

    Wanaque: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wanaque?

    Ramapo Lake (lake, about 3 km), High Point Loop (viewpoint, about 5 km), Federal Hill (hill, about 5 km), Pompton Falls (waterfall, about 5 km), Mayor Jonathan Dunleavy Memorial Park (monument, about 6 km), Wanaque Reservior (lake, about 6 km).

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

    289 places on Spotwander: 66 churches, 46 parks, 45 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 42 wildlife, forests & gardens, 27 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Wanaque?

    Ramapo Reformed Church, about 17 km by road; Brook Chapel (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Wanaque?

    Pompton Aquatic Park, about 9 km by road; West Side Park (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Wanaque?

    Ramapo Lake, about 3 km by road; Wanaque Reservior (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wanaque?

    Start in Wanaque, visit Ramapo Lake, then Pompton Falls, then Federal Hill, then Mayor Jonathan Dunleavy Memorial Park, then High Point Loop, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wanaque?

    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 Wanaque

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