Passaic district, New Jersey, United States

Places to visit near Wayne

Wayne is a town in Passaic district, New Jersey, United States, home to about 57,915 people. Within 50 km by road there are 283 places to visit — 79 churches, 47 parks, 36 wildlife, forests & gardens and 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Pompton Aquatic Park (6 km), High Mountain Park Preserve (9 km) and Peckman Preserve (9 km).

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

Wayne at a glance

Location
Passaic district, New Jersey, United States
Population
about 57,915
Coordinates
40.9254° N, 74.2765° W
Places within 50 km
283 (283 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Wayne

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

79 churches within 100 km of Wayne. The closest is Macedonian Orthodox Church Sts Kiril and Metodij (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Wayne

47 parks within 100 km of Wayne. The closest is Pompton Aquatic Park (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wayne

36 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wayne. The closest is High Mountain Park Preserve (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Wayne

31 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Wayne. The closest is Boonton Reservoir (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Wayne

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Wayne. The closest is Federal Hill (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Wayne

13 museums within 100 km of Wayne. The closest is Pietro and Maria Botto House;American Labor Museum (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Wayne

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wayne
  2. 6 km Pompton Aquatic Park · park, Passaic
  3. 6 km High Mountain Park Preserve · nature spot, Passaic
  4. 6 km Pietro and Maria Botto House;American Labor Museum · museum, Passaic
  5. 9 km Peckman Preserve · park, Passaic
  6. 2 km Macedonian Orthodox Church Sts Kiril and Metodij · church, Essex
  7. 9 km Back to Wayne

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

How to reach Wayne

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    Within 15 km of Wayne

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Places near Wayne by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Churches79Macedonian Orthodox Church Sts Kiril and Metodij (9 km)
    Parks47Pompton Aquatic Park (6 km)
    Other attractions39Tripod Rock (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36High Mountain Park Preserve (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs31Boonton Reservoir (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints15Federal Hill (11 km)
    Museums13Pietro and Maria Botto House;American Labor Museum (9 km)
    Waterfalls6Great Falls (10 km)
    Forts & heritage6Skylands Manor (28 km)
    Treks3Lenape Trail (13 km)
    Mosques & dargahs3Islamic Center of Passaic County (14 km)
    Temples2Barnert Temple (14 km)
    Beaches & coast2Little Red Lighthouse (36 km)
    Buddhist sites1Empty Cloud Monastery (21 km)

    Wayne: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wayne?

    Pompton Aquatic Park (park, about 6 km), High Mountain Park Preserve (nature spot, about 9 km), Peckman Preserve (park, about 9 km), Macedonian Orthodox Church Sts Kiril and Metodij (church, about 9 km), Pietro and Maria Botto House;American Labor Museum (museum, about 9 km), West Side Park (park, about 10 km).

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

    283 places on Spotwander: 79 churches, 47 parks, 39 other attractions, 36 wildlife, forests & gardens, 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Wayne?

    Macedonian Orthodox Church Sts Kiril and Metodij, about 9 km by road; Saint Michael the Archangel Church (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Wayne?

    Pompton Aquatic Park, about 6 km by road; Peckman Preserve (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Wayne?

    High Mountain Park Preserve, about 9 km by road; Garret Mountain Reservation (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wayne?

    Start in Wayne, visit Pompton Aquatic Park, then High Mountain Park Preserve, then Pietro and Maria Botto House;American Labor Museum, then Peckman Preserve, then Macedonian Orthodox Church Sts Kiril and Metodij, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wayne?

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

    Towns near Wayne

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