
Captain Edward Compton House: Mauricetown’s one place to visit
Mauricetown and its surroundings hold 11 museums, 6 theme parks and 2 parks & preserves. We list one place to visit inside Mauricetown and 23 within 40 miles. Beyond the town, the best known is USS New Jersey, 45 mi off.

Pine Barrens
Coastal pine barrens in southern New Jersey, United States.
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Finding your way
Furthest out is Fort Delaware, at 37 mi.
Orange: Mauricetown. Numbers: the best-known places, matching the list below. © OpenStreetMap contributors
Every one of them
It starts in town with one place and goes on to 171 within 60 miles.
Lincoln Financial Field
American football stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Xfinity Mobile Arena
Multi-purpose indoor arena located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Natural history science institution and museum, formerly Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia.
Barnes Foundation
Art museum and educational center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Boardwalk Hall
Arena in Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States.
Longwood Gardens
Botanical garden in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, United States.
Lucy the Elephant
Six-story elephant-shaped building in New Jersey, United States.
Rittenhouse Square
Public park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Independence National Historical Park
National historic site in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Clementon Amusement Park
Amusement park/water park in Clementon, New Jersey.
Fairmount Park
Largest municipal park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the historic name for a group of parks located throughout the city.
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Museum and art school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Valley Forge National Historical Park
Site of the third winter encampment of the Continental Army.
National Constitution Center
Institution and museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, devoted to the United States Constitution.
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
Folk art environment in Pennsylvania, United States.
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Performing arts center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Library Company of Philadelphia
Library in Pennsylvania founded by Benjamin Franklin.
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Archaeological museum.
Academy of Music
Concert hall and opera house in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
Outdoor and indoor theater complex in Camden, New Jersey, United States.
Walnut Street Theatre
Historic theater in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Brandywine Creek
Creek in southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware, United States.
Mann Center for the Performing Arts
Park in Pennsylvania, United States of America.
Wissahickon Valley Park
Second-largest park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Gillians Wonderland Pier and Island Waterpark
Amusement park located in Cape May County, New Jersey.
Hagley Museum and Library
Nonprofit museum and library in Wilmington, Delaware.
Museum of the American Revolution
History museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church
Historic church and graveyard in Philadelphia.
Pennsbury Manor
Building and archaeological site in Pennsylvania, United States.
Science History Institute
Library, museum, and archive in Philadelphia, United States.
Brandywine Battlefield
Site of the Battle of Brandywine during the American Revolutionary War.
Pennsylvania Railroad World War II Memorial
Memorial in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US.
Pinelands National Reserve
National reserve that encompasses the New Jersey Pine Barrens.
Reading Viaduct
Rail line, converted to park, in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States.
Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier
War memorial in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Independence Seaport Museum
Maritime museum in Philadelphia, United States.
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial of the United States in Pennsylvania.
Delaware Art Museum
Art museum located on the Kentmere Parkway in Wilmington, Delaware, USA.
Rosenbach Museum & Library
Museum and library in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Strawberry Mansion
Historic house museum in East Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Storybook Land
Amusement park in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, United States.
Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum
Automobile museum in Pennsylvania, USA.
American Swedish Historical Museum
Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
First State National Historical Park
National Park Service unit in Delaware and Pennsylvania, United States.
Japanese House and Garden
Traditional garden in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.
Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History
Non-profit organisation in the USA.
Franklin Square
One of the five main squares in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia
Art museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum
Aviation museum in Lower Township, New Jersey.
John J. Tyler Arboretum
Park in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
Johnson House Historic Site
Historic house museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Fabric Workshop and Museum
Non-profit organization in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US.
Cedar Grove Mansion
Historic house museum in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.
La Salle University Art Museum
Museum at La Salle University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Richard Wall House
Historic house turned museum in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, United States.
Scott Arboretum
Arboretum at Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, United States.
Delaware County Institute of Science
Science and natural history museum in Media, Pennsylvania.
Historic Cold Spring Village
Open-air living history museum in Cold Spring, New Jersey.
The Highlands
Historic mansion and gardens located north of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Centennial Arboretum
Arboretum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Charles Sumner Post No. 25, Grand Army of the Republic
Building in Maryland, United States.
Henry Foundation for Botanical Research
Nonprofit botanical garden in Pennsylvania.
Star Hill AME Church
Church building in Delaware, United States of America.
Taylor Memorial Arboretum
Arboretum and garden in Wallingford, Pennsylavnia.
The Horticulture Center
Arboretum and gardens in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
University Museums at the University of Delaware
Collection of museums in Newark, Delaware, United States.
University of Delaware Botanic Gardens
Botanical Gardens at University of Delaware, Delaware, United States.
James and Ann Whitall House
Historic house in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Lewis W. Barton Arboretum
Arboretum and nature preserve in Medford Township, New Jersey.
Olde Stone House Historic Village
Open-air museum in Washington Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey.
The places inside Mauricetown lead. The rest are ranked by how many people look them up, so the famous places come first and the local favorites follow.
Parks and trails in Mauricetown → · Mauricetown’s history →
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 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Pine Barrens: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Schuylkill River: Emy111 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University: See below, 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 · Boardwalk Hall: Jack Boucher, Public domain · Longwood Gardens: P. Hughes, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lucy the Elephant: User:dtcdthingy 3:30 pm 30th July 2004 (Minolta Dimage X20), Public domain · Subaru Park: Something Original (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Rittenhouse Square: Daderot, Public domain · Mütter Museum: Smallbones, Public domain · 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 · Philadelphia Zoo: Jim, the Photographer, CC BY 2.0 · Fairmount Park: Seauton, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts: César Sánchez, CC BY-SA 3.0 · 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 · Philadelphia's Magic Gardens: sashafatcat, CC BY 2.0 · Steel Pier: Make Lemons, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Library Company of Philadelphia: Davidt8, Public domain · Memorial Hall: Davidt8, Public domain · Morey's Piers: Smallbones, CC0 · University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology: Jeffrey M. Vinocur, CC BY 2.5 · Academy of Music: Dthomsen8, Public domain · Please Touch Museum: Davidt8, Public domain · Duffy's Cut: Smallbones, CC0 · Fort Delaware: Michael Swanda, U.S. Army Corps of Enginers, Public domain · Liacouras Center: ajay_suresh, CC BY 2.0 · Boathouse Row: Jeffrey M. Vinocur, CC BY 2.5 · LOVE Park: Smallbones, Public domain · Nemours Mansion and Gardens: A. Rasey, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Walnut Street Theatre: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site: Midnightdreary, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Trocadero Theatre: Morris Levin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Rodin Museum: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0 · USCGC Tamaroa: Unknown USCG member, Public domain · Barnegat Lighthouse: L'Aquatique, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Brandywine Creek: Tim Kiser (w:User:Malepheasant), CC BY-SA 2.5 · Mann Center for the Performing Arts: Adeceve, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wissahickon Valley Park: Peetlesnumber1, CC BY-SA 4.0 · USS Becuna: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Bartram's Garden: Jtfry at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0 · Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial: Vladsinger, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Gillians Wonderland Pier and Island Waterpark: Kevin Jarrett from Northfield, NJ, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Hagley Museum and Library: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Museum of the American Revolution: Frances 84 28, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Mercer: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Pennsbury Manor: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Brandywine Museum of Art: Unknown, Public domain · Science History Institute: Johanna Austin, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Brandywine Battlefield: berriehol, CC BY 2.0 · Pennsylvania Railroad World War II Memorial: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Pinelands National Reserve: New Jersey Pinelands Commission, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Reading Viaduct: Eric Cronin from Philadelphia, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier: Ken Thomas, Public domain · Wilmington and Western Railroad: O484~enwiki, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Athenaeum of Philadelphia: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · 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 · Franklin Court: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Calder Gardens: Bairdwarp, 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 · Delaware Art Museum: Delart, Public domain · Glencairn Museum: MikeParker at English Wikipedia (Original text: Michael Parker), CC BY 2.5 · Morris Arboretum: Daderot, CC0 · Old City Hall: Antoine Taveneaux, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Rosenbach Museum & Library: Davidt8, Public domain · Strawberry Mansion: ProfReader, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Andalusia: Jack Boucher, Public domain · Logan Circle: Jeffrey M. Vinocur; cropped by Beyond My Ken (talk) 17:30, 3 July 2015 (UTC), CC BY 2.5 · Philadelphia History Museum: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Storybook Land: Storybook Land, FAL · 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 · Japanese House and Garden: Kandrews1967, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Belmont Mansion: See below, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Forrest Theatre: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Franklin Square: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia: Jeffrey M. Vinocur, CC BY 2.5 · Woodmere Art Museum: The original uploader was Staib at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Funland (Rehoboth Beach, Delaware): Tsole, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Historic RittenhouseTown: Graydon Wood, HABS photographer, Public domain · Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum: Smallbones, CC0 · African American Museum in Philadelphia: George100, CC BY-SA 3.0 · American Helicopter Museum: Mlickliter, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Zwaanendael Museum: Smallbones, CC0 · Harriet Tubman Museum: Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0 · John J. Tyler Arboretum: Photo (c)2007 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man), GFDL 1.2 · Johnson House Historic Site: See below, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Suzanne Roberts Theatre: mrpbj, CC BY-SA 3.0 · 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 · Richard Wall House: Ike9898, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Scott Arboretum: Ugen64 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Thomas Leiper Estate: Smallbones, CC0 · Abington Art Center: Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Bellanca Airfield: Camerafiend, CC BY-SA 3.0 · 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 · Kirby's Mill: Apc106, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Old Eagle School: Harry Pleasants, Public domain · 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 · Adkins Arboretum: Willcook3, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Arboretum of the Barnes Foundation: Daderot, Public domain · Barnegat Light Public School: James Welsh, CC BY-SA 3.0 · 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 · New Jersey Maritime Museum: Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0 · 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 · Curtis Hall Arboretum: Ike9898, 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
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