Bennington district, Vermont, United States

Places to visit near Westmere

Westmere is a town in Bennington district, Vermont, United States, home to about 7,284 people. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit — 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 churches and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Albany Pine Bush (3 km), Rensselaer Lake (4 km) and Buckingham Lake (7 km).

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Westmere, Vermont
Westmere, Bennington district, Vermont, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Westmere at a glance

Location
Bennington district, Vermont, United States
Population
about 7,284
Coordinates
42.6912° N, 73.8687° W
Places within 50 km
74 (74 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Westmere

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Westmere: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Westmere

126 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Westmere. The closest is Mohawk Valley (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Westmere

43 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Westmere. The closest is Rensselaer Lake (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Westmere

28 churches within 100 km of Westmere. The closest is Niskayuna Reformed Church (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Westmere

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Westmere. The closest is Albany Pine Bush (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Westmere

24 parks within 100 km of Westmere. The closest is Tivoli Nature Preserve (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Westmere

13 museums within 100 km of Westmere. The closest is New York State Museum (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Westmere

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Westmere
  2. 3 km Albany Pine Bush · nature spot, Bennington
  3. 1 km Rensselaer Lake · lake, Bennington
  4. 8 km Tivoli Lake · lake, Albany
  5. 2 km Washington Park Lake · lake, Bennington
  6. 4 km Buckingham Lake · lake, Albany
  7. 7 km Back to Westmere

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How to reach Westmere

    All places near Westmere by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Westmere by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints7126Mohawk Valley (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1843Rensselaer Lake (4 km)
    Churches1228Niskayuna Reformed Church (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens826Albany Pine Bush (3 km)
    Parks1624Tivoli Nature Preserve (11 km)
    Museums413New York State Museum (12 km)
    Forts & heritage59Fort Frederick (13 km)
    Other attractions26USS Slater (14 km)
    Waterfalls16Cohoes Falls (21 km)
    Caves13Clarksville Preserve (19 km)
    Beaches & coast02Hudson–Athens Lighthouse (61 km)
    Buddhist sites01New York Mahayana Temple (53 km)
    Treks01Taconic Crest Trail (57 km)

    Westmere: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Westmere?

    Albany Pine Bush (nature spot, about 3 km), Rensselaer Lake (lake, about 4 km), Buckingham Lake (lake, about 7 km), Washington Park Lake (lake, about 11 km), Tivoli Lake (lake, about 11 km), Tivoli Nature Preserve (park, about 11 km).

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

    74 places on Spotwander: 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 churches, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Westmere?

    Mohawk Valley, about 21 km by road; Filkins Hill (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Westmere?

    Rensselaer Lake, about 4 km by road; Buckingham Lake (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Westmere?

    Niskayuna Reformed Church, about 12 km by road; Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Westmere?

    Start in Westmere, visit Albany Pine Bush, then Rensselaer Lake, then Tivoli Lake, then Washington Park Lake, then Buckingham Lake, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Westmere?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Westmere

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