New York district, New York, United States

Places to visit near Whitestone

Whitestone is a town in New York district, New York, United States, home to about 36,984 people. Within 50 km by road there are 268 places to visit — 89 parks, 59 churches, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens and 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Ferry Point Park (3 km), Fort Schuyler (3 km) and The Point (3 km).

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Whitestone, New York
Whitestone, New York district, New York, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Whitestone at a glance

Location
New York district, New York, United States
Population
about 36,984
Coordinates
40.7946° N, 73.8185° W
Places within 50 km
268 (268 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 parks and churches

Top places to visit near Whitestone

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

89 parks within 100 km of Whitestone. The closest is Ferry Point Park (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Whitestone

59 churches within 100 km of Whitestone. The closest is Grace Episcopal Church (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Whitestone

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Whitestone. The closest is Queens Botanical Garden (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Whitestone

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Whitestone. The closest is Lake Success (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Whitestone

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Whitestone. The closest is Fort Schuyler (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Whitestone

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Whitestone. The closest is Stepping Stones Lighthouse (6 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Whitestone

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 18 km on the road.

  1. Start in Whitestone
  2. 3 km Ferry Point Park · park, New York
  3. 4 km The Point · park, New York
  4. 1 km Fort Schuyler · fort, New York
  5. 5 km Feehan Triangle · park, New York
  6. 1 km Bowne Park · park, New York
  7. 4 km Back to Whitestone

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How to reach Whitestone

    All places near Whitestone by distance

    Within 15 km of Whitestone

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Whitestone by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks8989Ferry Point Park (3 km)
    Churches5959Grace Episcopal Church (7 km)
    Other attractions5454Home Run Apple (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1717Queens Botanical Garden (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1717Lake Success (12 km)
    Forts & heritage88Fort Schuyler (3 km)
    Beaches & coast66Stepping Stones Lighthouse (6 km)
    Museums66Museum of the Moving Image (12 km)
    Mosques & dargahs55Hazrati Abu Bakr Siddique (4 km)
    Temples33Hindu Temple Society of North America (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Harlem Fire Watchtower (13 km)
    Buddhist sites11Corpus Christi Monastery (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Glen Island (13 km)

    Whitestone: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Whitestone?

    Ferry Point Park (park, about 3 km), Fort Schuyler (fort, about 3 km), The Point (park, about 3 km), Bowne Park (park, about 4 km), Feehan Triangle (park, about 4 km), Hazrati Abu Bakr Siddique (mosque or dargah, about 4 km).

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

    268 places on Spotwander: 89 parks, 59 churches, 54 other attractions, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest park to Whitestone?

    Ferry Point Park, about 3 km by road; The Point (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Whitestone?

    Grace Episcopal Church, about 7 km by road; Saint Athanasius Roman Catholic Church (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Whitestone?

    Queens Botanical Garden, about 6 km by road; Barretto Point Park (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Whitestone?

    Start in Whitestone, visit Ferry Point Park, then The Point, then Fort Schuyler, then Feehan Triangle, then Bowne Park, and drive back — about 18 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Whitestone?

    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 parks and churches.

    Towns near Whitestone

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