Ulster district, New York, United States

Places to visit near Zena

Zena is a town in Ulster district, New York, United States, home to about 1,031 people. Within 50 km by road there are 184 places to visit — 117 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens and 14 churches. The must-see places are Jockey Hill (5 km), Opus 40 (7 km) and Halihan Hill (7 km).

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Zena, New York
Zena, Ulster district, New York, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Zena at a glance

Location
Ulster district, New York, United States
Population
about 1,031
Coordinates
42.0168° N, 74.0763° W
Places within 50 km
184 (184 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 Zena

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Zena

180 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Zena. The closest is Jockey Hill (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Zena

29 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Zena. The closest is Lower Ashokan Reservoir (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Zena

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Zena. The closest is Mount Guardian Preserve (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Zena

22 churches within 100 km of Zena. The closest is Church of the Holy Transfiguration of Christ-on-the-Mount (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Zena

15 parks within 100 km of Zena. The closest is Hasbrouck Park (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Zena

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Zena. The closest is Plattekill Falls (13 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Zena

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Zena
  2. 7 km Halihan Hill · hill, Ulster
  3. 4 km Jockey Hill · hill, Ulster
  4. 6 km Morgan Hill · hill, Ulster
  5. 8 km Ohayo Mountain · viewpoint, Ulster
  6. 8 km Mount Guardian Preserve · nature spot, Ulster
  7. 8 km Back to Zena

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How to reach Zena

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    Within 15 km of Zena

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Zena by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints117180Jockey Hill (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1329Lower Ashokan Reservoir (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1325Mount Guardian Preserve (8 km)
    Churches1422Church of the Holy Transfiguration of Christ-on-the-Mount (9 km)
    Parks915Hasbrouck Park (16 km)
    Waterfalls45Plattekill Falls (13 km)
    Museums45Center For Curatorial Studies and Hessel Museum of Art (17 km)
    Buddhist sites34Zen Mountain Monastery (21 km)
    Treks13Hudson Valley Greenway Trail (Kingston) (15 km)
    Forts & heritage23Saugerties Lighthouse (17 km)
    Beaches & coast23Bristol Beach State Park (20 km)
    Other attractions11Opus 40 (7 km)
    Caves11Cave Mountain (41 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Masjid Al-Ikhlas (72 km)

    Zena: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Zena?

    Jockey Hill (hill, about 5 km), Opus 40 (attraction, about 7 km), Halihan Hill (hill, about 7 km), Ohayo Mountain (viewpoint, about 8 km), Morgan Hill (hill, about 8 km), Mount Guardian Preserve (nature spot, about 8 km).

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

    184 places on Spotwander: 117 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 churches, 9 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Zena?

    Jockey Hill, about 5 km by road; Halihan Hill (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Zena?

    Lower Ashokan Reservoir, about 10 km by road; Echo Lake (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Zena?

    Mount Guardian Preserve, about 8 km by road; Senate House State Historic Site (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Zena?

    Start in Zena, visit Halihan Hill, then Jockey Hill, then Morgan Hill, then Ohayo Mountain, then Mount Guardian Preserve, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Zena?

    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 Zena

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