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Attractions near Townsend

From Townsend, 32 mi to Longwood Gardens

First State National Historical Park welcomes about 200K visitors a year. Nothing on our list is inside Townsend; the 39 places to visit are within 40 miles. Among them are 21 museums, 9 gardens and 2 landmarks. The big name further out is USS New Jersey, 48 mi from the centre.

Attractions nearby
231
within 60 miles
The big one
48 mi
USS New Jersey
National park units
9
parks & monuments
Big draws
8
100K+ Wikipedia readers a year
Museum · 48 mi northeast

USS New Jersey

1942 Iowa-class battleship.

The towns around it, and where to stay →

The map

What’s around Townsend

On the map, most of the 39 sit to the north.

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Orange: Townsend. Numbers: the best-known places, matching the list below. © OpenStreetMap contributors

Everything nearby

The places, one by one

The list runs to 231 places, all within 60 miles.

Fairmount Park

City park · 48 mi northeast · read 20K times a year on Wikipedia

Largest municipal park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the historic name for a group of parks located throughout the city.

Towns near it → · Wikipedia

Ranked by how many people look them up, so the famous places lead and the local favorites follow.

Parks and trails in Townsend → · Townsend’s history →

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Pine Barrens: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · M&T Bank Stadium: United States Department of Defense Cherie Cullen, Public domain · Oriole Park at Camden Yards: Keith Allison, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University: See below, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Schuylkill River: Emy111 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · NS Savannah: Elton Lord/Atomic Energy Commission, Public domain · Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine: ScottyBoy900Q at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Philadelphia Museum of Art: Unknown, Public domain · USS Olympia: 颐园居, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Citizens Bank Park: Chris6d, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Franklin Field: NASA World Wind, Public domain · Barnes Foundation: Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Longwood Gardens: P. Hughes, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Rittenhouse Square: Daderot, Public domain · Subaru Park: Something Original (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mütter Museum: Smallbones, Public domain · Walters Art Museum: Dylan k, CC BY-SA 3.0 · CFG Bank Arena: Don Woods, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Independence National Historical Park: Bev Sykes from Davis, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library: Photo by and (c)2007 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man), CC BY-SA 2.5 · Fort Christina: Jerrye & Roy Klotz MD, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Franklin Institute: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium: Damon J. Moritz, Public domain · Maryland Renaissance Festival: Wiki publius at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Philadelphia Zoo: Jim, the Photographer, CC BY 2.0 · Dutch Wonderland: FlugKerl2, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fairmount Park: Seauton, CC BY-SA 4.0 · National Aquarium: AndrewHorne, Public domain · Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts: César Sánchez, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Philadelphia's Magic Gardens: sashafatcat, CC BY 2.0 · Fort Mifflin: Joe Minardi, CC BY 2.5 · Valley Forge National Historical Park: The original uploader was JGHowes at English Wikipedia. (Original text: en:User, Attribution · Carpenters' Hall: Davidt8, Public domain · National Constitution Center: Jeffrey M. Vinocur, CC BY 2.5 · Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Morey's Piers: Smallbones, CC0 · National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation: JGHowes, Attribution · Ephrata Cloister: 1549bcp at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Library Company of Philadelphia: Davidt8, Public domain · United States Naval Academy Cemetery: Unknown, Public domain · Baltimore Museum of Art: «Marylandstater» «reply» at English Wikipedia., Public domain · Memorial Hall: Davidt8, Public domain · Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania: Dough4872, Public domain · University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology: Jeffrey M. Vinocur, CC BY 2.5 · Please Touch Museum: Davidt8, Public domain · Academy of Music: Dthomsen8, Public domain · Boathouse Row: Jeffrey M. Vinocur, CC BY 2.5 · Fort Delaware: Michael Swanda, U.S. Army Corps of Enginers, Public domain · Druid Hill Park: Lester Spence from Baltimore, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Liacouras Center: ajay_suresh, CC BY 2.0 · Nemours Mansion and Gardens: A. Rasey, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Duffy's Cut: Smallbones, CC0 · LOVE Park: Smallbones, Public domain · Mann Center for the Performing Arts: Adeceve, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Trocadero Theatre: Morris Levin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site: Midnightdreary, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Rodin Museum: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0 · Brandywine Creek: Tim Kiser (w:User:Malepheasant), CC BY-SA 2.5 · USS Becuna: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Walnut Street Theatre: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Bartram's Garden: Jtfry at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0 · Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial: Vladsinger, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Carroll: Jstuby at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Fort Mercer: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Hagley Museum and Library: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Museum of the American Revolution: Frances 84 28, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wissahickon Valley Park: Peetlesnumber1, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wye House: Historic American Buildings Survey, Public domain · American Visionary Art Museum: Jmj1000 (talk) (Uploads), Public domain · Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Science History Institute: Johanna Austin, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Maryland Zoo: Unknown, Attribution · Brandywine Battlefield: berriehol, CC BY 2.0 · Brandywine Museum of Art: Unknown, Public domain · Hippodrome Theatre: Teda13, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Patterson Park: Smallbones, CC0 · Battle Monument: Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fairmount Water Works: Jack E. Boucher, Public domain · Fort Miles: Unknown, Public domain · Pennsylvania Railroad World War II Memorial: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier: Ken Thomas, Public domain · Tripoli Monument: Employees of the United States Naval Academy, Public domain · Wharton State Forest: Mwanner at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wilmington and Western Railroad: O484~enwiki, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Athenaeum of Philadelphia: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Chanticleer Garden: Photo by and (c)2007 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man). Co-attribution must be given to th, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hampton National Historic Site: JGHowes, photographer; taken with Canon AE-1 using Kodachrome film, Attribution · Independence Seaport Museum: The original uploader was George100 at English Wikipedia. (Original text: en:Us, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mt. Cuba Center: Photo by and (c)2007 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man), GFDL 1.2 · Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Air Mobility Command Museum: Teamski1, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Colonial Theatre: Squelle (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Franklin Court: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Strawberry Mansion: ProfReader, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Delaware Art Museum: Delart, Public domain · Evergreen Museum & Library: Frederic C. Chalfant, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Old City Hall: Antoine Taveneaux, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Philadelphia History Museum: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Calder Gardens: Bairdwarp, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site: Smallbones, CC0 · Morris Arboretum: Daderot, CC0 · Rosenbach Museum & Library: Davidt8, Public domain · Baltimore Streetcar Museum: Frank Hicks, photographer, CC BY 2.5 · Logan Circle: Jeffrey M. Vinocur; cropped by Beyond My Ken (talk) 17:30, 3 July 2015 (UTC), CC BY 2.5 · Storybook Land: Storybook Land, FAL · Fulton Opera House: Scanlan, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Historic Ships in Baltimore: 350z33 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Japanese House and Garden: Kandrews1967, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lyric Performing Arts Center: Deb Kiley, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Maryland Science Center: Jmj1000 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · National Capital Parks: United States. National Park Service. Denver Service Center. Eastern Team ; Unit, Public domain · Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum: JosephChiaccio, CC BY-SA 4.0 · American Swedish Historical Museum: Smallbones, Public domain · First State National Historical Park: Ataraxy22, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Peale Museum: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · American Treasure Tour: Rhbrakman, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Belmont Mansion: See below, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cylburn Arboretum: Simil Raghavan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Woodmere Art Museum: The original uploader was Staib at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Baltimore Museum of Industry: Romainbehar, CC0 · Forrest Theatre: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Franklin Square: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Funland (Rehoboth Beach, Delaware): Tsole, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum: Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Hammond–Harwood House: E. H. Pickering, Photographer, Public domain · Historic RittenhouseTown: Graydon Wood, HABS photographer, Public domain · Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia: Jeffrey M. Vinocur, CC BY 2.5 · National Electronics Museum: NatElecMuseum, CC BY-SA 3.0 · System Source Computer Museum: Logg Tandy, CC BY 4.0 · American Helicopter Museum: Mlickliter, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lloyd Street Synagogue: KudzuVine, Public domain · Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum: Smallbones, CC0 · African American Museum in Philadelphia: George100, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum: Dough4872, Public domain · John J. Tyler Arboretum: Photo (c)2007 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man), GFDL 1.2 · Lacrosse Museum and National Hall of Fame: Au Kirk, CC BY 2.0 · Ladew Topiary Gardens: BushelOcrabs1814, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Maryland Center for History and Culture: Unknown authorUnknown author or not provided, Public domain · Zwaanendael Museum: Smallbones, CC0 · Anne Arundel County Free School: Pubdog (talk), Public domain · Banneker-Douglass Museum: Pubdog (talk), Public domain · Demuth Museum: Smallbones, Public domain · Harriet Tubman Museum: Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore: Wallstreethotrod (talk), Public domain · Johnson House Historic Site: See below, CC BY-SA 3.0 · National Toy Train Museum: Klaus Nahr from Germany, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Plumpton Park Zoo: TruffShuff, CC BY-SA 2.0 · The Fabric Workshop and Museum: John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Awbury Arboretum: © Sue Sweeney, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Brandywine Park: Smallbones, Public domain · Cedar Grove Mansion: Brian W. Schaller, FAL · Delaware Museum of Natural History: Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0 · DigiBarn Computer Museum: Aljawad, CC BY-SA 3.0 · National Museum of Dentistry: AndrewHorne, Public domain · National Slavic Museum: Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Richard Wall House: Ike9898, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Scott Arboretum: Ugen64 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Suzanne Roberts Theatre: mrpbj, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Thomas Leiper Estate: Smallbones, CC0 · Abington Art Center: Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Adkins Arboretum: Willcook3, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Baltimore Public Works Museum: Alan Levine from Strawberry, United States, CC BY 2.0 · Bellanca Airfield: Camerafiend, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Carroll Park: Preservation Maryland, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Christian C. Sanderson Museum: User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain · Delaware County Institute of Science: Smallbones, Public domain · Dolley Todd House: ProfReader, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Historic Cold Spring Village: Smallbones, Public domain · Jenkins Arboretum: Midnightdreary, Public domain · Jewish Museum of Maryland: KudzuVine, Public domain · Kirby's Mill: Apc106, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Paul Robeson House: Ekem, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Center for Art in Wood: Jllm06, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Highlands: Smallbones, CC0 · Arboretum of the Barnes Foundation: Daderot, Public domain · Caln Meeting House: Jack Boucher, Public domain · Chambers House: Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Charles Sumner Post No. 25, Grand Army of the Republic: Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Delaware Center for Horticulture: Mathieu Plourde, CC BY 2.0 · Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts: Newtonburg, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Henry Foundation for Botanical Research: Clarence A. Rechenthin @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database, Public domain · John Holmes House: Smallbones, Public domain · Leaming's Run Gardens: Amore Mio, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Merion Botanical Park: Daderot, Public domain · Old Eagle School: Harry Pleasants, Public domain · Pomona Hall: Nathaniel R. Ewan, Public domain · Star Hill AME Church: Cecouchman, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Taylor Memorial Arboretum: Smallbones at en.wikipedia, Public domain · University Museums at the University of Delaware: Artstuffmatters, CC BY-SA 3.0 · University of Delaware Botanic Gardens: w:User talk:Cargoudel, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Welkinweir: Smallbones, CC0 · Wye Mill: Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum: F Delventhal from Outside Washington, D.C., US, CC BY 2.0 · Curtis Hall Arboretum: Ike9898, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park: Don Woods, CC BY-SA 3.0 · James and Ann Whitall House: Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lewis W. Barton Arboretum: Choess, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wharton Esherick Studio: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain

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