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Central Park
An 843-acre urban oasis in the heart of Manhattan, one of the most visited urban parks in the world with meadows, lakes, and iconic bridges.
39 km · about 45 min drive
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Boonton
New Jersey, United States · North America
About Boonton
Boonton sits on the route: 10 minutes from Parsippany, 39km from Central Park.
Boonton is in New Jersey, United States, with about 8,400 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Parsippany, about 5 km away.
The Boonton Historical Society and Museum, is located at 210 Main Street in Boonton, New Jersey. The building was constructed in 1898 as a private residence for Dr. John Taylor and his wife Adelaide Kanouse. Since 1959, the building has served as local history museum beneath the auspices of the Boonton HistoricalRead more
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What is there to see near Boonton?
Within an hour or so of Boonton: Central Park (39 km), Empire State Building (39 km), One World Trade Center (39 km), 9/11 Memorial & Museum (39 km).
Are there any good drives near Boonton?
The nearest famous roads are Hawk's Nest (Route 97).
Where is Boonton?
Boonton is in New Jersey, United States, about 5 km from Parsippany.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 8,441
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- New Jersey
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 40.9026, -74.4071
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AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Boonton
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Empire State Building
Legendary 102-storey Art Deco skyscraper that defined the New York City skyline when completed in 1931.
39 km · about 45 min drive
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One World Trade Center
Tallest building in the Western Hemisphere at 541 metres, rising from the site of the original World Trade Center.
39 km · about 45 min drive
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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Tribute at the World Trade Center site featuring twin reflecting pools set in the footprints of the original towers.
39 km · about 45 min drive
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Times Square
Dazzling commercial intersection in Midtown Manhattan known for its giant digital billboards and New Year's Eve ball drop.
39 km · about 45 min drive
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Statue of Liberty
Colossal neoclassical sculpture gifted by France in 1886, standing as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy.
39 km · about 45 min drive
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Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
The most influential modern art museum in the world, home to Starry Night, Campbell's Soup Cans, and Les Demoiselles d'Avignon.
39 km · about 45 min drive
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American Museum of Natural History
A beloved New York institution famous for its dinosaur halls, dioramas, and the Rose Center's spectacular planetarium.
39 km · about 45 min drive
Driving roads near Boonton
- 60 kmHawk's Nest (Route 97)A serpentine stretch of NY Route 97 clinging to cliffs above the Delaware River near Port Jervis. Its stacked stone-walled curves star in countless car commercials.
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