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Statue of Liberty
Colossal neoclassical sculpture gifted by France in 1886, standing as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy.
35 km · about 40 min drive
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Whippany
New Jersey, United States · North America
About Whippany
Whippany sits on the route: 5 minutes from Parsippany, 35km from Statue of Liberty.
Whippany is in New Jersey, United States, with about 8,800 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Parsippany, about 4 km away.
Whippany ( WHIP-ə-nee) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Hanover Township, Morris County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 8,863.
Whippany's name is derived from the Whippanong Native Americans, a tribe that once inhabited the area. WhippanongRead more
meant "place of the willows", named for the trees growing along the banks of the Whippany River.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Whippany?
Within an hour or so of Whippany: Statue of Liberty (35 km), One World Trade Center (36 km), 9/11 Memorial & Museum (36 km), Empire State Building (37 km).
Are there any good drives near Whippany?
The nearest famous roads are Hawk's Nest (Route 97).
Where is Whippany?
Whippany is in New Jersey, United States, about 4 km from Parsippany.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 8,822
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- New Jersey
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 40.8245, -74.4171
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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 Whippany
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
36 km · about 40 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.
36 km · about 40 min 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.
37 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.
37 km · about 45 min drive
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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.
38 km · about 45 min drive
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Brooklyn Bridge
Landmark 1883 hybrid cable-stayed suspension bridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn over the East River.
38 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.
38 km · about 45 min drive
Driving roads near Whippany
- 68 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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