Camden district, New Jersey, United States

Places to visit near Williamstown

Williamstown is a town in Camden district, New Jersey, United States, home to about 15,567 people. Within 50 km by road there are 158 places to visit — 47 churches, 29 parks, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens and 6 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Blue Hole (13 km), Hobb Lake (13 km) and Atco Lake (15 km).

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Williamstown, New Jersey
Williamstown, Camden district, New Jersey, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Williamstown at a glance

Location
Camden district, New Jersey, United States
Population
about 15,567
Coordinates
39.6862° N, 74.9952° W
Places within 50 km
158 (158 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Williamstown

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Churches near Williamstown

72 churches within 100 km of Williamstown. The closest is Jacobus Evangelical Lutheran Church (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Williamstown

50 parks within 100 km of Williamstown. The closest is Red Bank Battlefield (33 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Williamstown

41 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Williamstown. The closest is Tall Pines State Preserve (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Williamstown

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Williamstown. The closest is Fort Nassau (31 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Williamstown

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Williamstown. The closest is Blue Hole (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Williamstown

10 museums within 100 km of Williamstown. The closest is American Swedish Historical Museum (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Williamstown

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 87 km on the road.

  1. Start in Williamstown
  2. 20 km Tall Pines State Preserve · nature spot, Gloucester
  3. 27 km Atco Lake · lake, Camden
  4. 7 km Hobb Lake · lake, Camden
  5. 14 km Jacobus Evangelical Lutheran Church · church, Atlantic
  6. 6 km Blue Hole · lake, Gloucester
  7. 13 km Back to Williamstown

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How to reach Williamstown

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Williamstown by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4772Jacobus Evangelical Lutheran Church (19 km)
    Parks2950Red Bank Battlefield (33 km)
    Other attractions4147USS New Jersey (38 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1641Tall Pines State Preserve (20 km)
    Forts & heritage621Fort Nassau (31 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs814Blue Hole (13 km)
    Museums310American Swedish Historical Museum (36 km)
    Beaches & coast110Turtle Rock Light (45 km)
    Treks14Batona Trail (49 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Mosque No. 12 (45 km)
    Buddhist sites22Seabrook Buddhist Temple (35 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Apple Pie Hill (47 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Reedy Island (65 km)

    Williamstown: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Williamstown?

    Blue Hole (lake, about 13 km), Hobb Lake (lake, about 13 km), Atco Lake (lake, about 15 km), Jacobus Evangelical Lutheran Church (church, about 19 km), Tall Pines State Preserve (nature spot, about 20 km), St. John's Episcopal Church (church, about 22 km).

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

    158 places on Spotwander: 47 churches, 29 parks, 41 other attractions, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Williamstown?

    Jacobus Evangelical Lutheran Church, about 19 km by road; St. John's Episcopal Church (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Williamstown?

    Red Bank Battlefield, about 33 km by road; Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park (36 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Williamstown?

    Tall Pines State Preserve, about 20 km by road; Parvin State Park (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Williamstown?

    Start in Williamstown, visit Tall Pines State Preserve, then Atco Lake, then Hobb Lake, then Jacobus Evangelical Lutheran Church, then Blue Hole, and drive back — about 87 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Williamstown?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Williamstown

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