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Things to see in Jamaica (United States): 13 places and when to go
Jamaica is a town in United States, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly Nature (7), Wildlife (6), History (4). The best known are Mohawk State Forest, Campbell Falls State Park Reserve and Dennis Hill State Park. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 41.917, -73.2837
- Places
- 13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (7) · Wildlife (6) · History (4) · Architecture (3) · Museums and art (2) · Mountains (1)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- JFK New York, 148 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Haystack Mountain Tower, at 510 m.
What to see in Jamaica
The places in and around Jamaica, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Mohawk State ForestState forest in Connecticut, United States11 km
- Campbell Falls State Park ReserveIn the United States is sometimes abbreviated to "Campbell Park"15 km
- Dennis Hill State ParkState park in Litchfield County, Connecticut7.9 km
- Housatonic State ForestConnecticut state forest2.1 km
- John A. Minetto State ParkState park in Litchfield County, Connecticut9.8 km
- Beckley Furnace Industrial MonumentIndustrial heritage site in North Canaan, Connecticut10 km
- West Cornwall Covered BridgeLattice truss bridge in Cornwall, US8.3 km
- American Museum of Tort LawLaw museum in Winsted, Connecticut17 km
- Haystack Mountain TowerTower in Connecticut, United States of America12 km
- Cornwall BridgeBridge in Connecticut13 km
- Fyler–Hotchkiss EstateHistoric house in Connecticut, United States18 km
- Mohawk Mountain Ski AreaSki resort9.3 km
- Mohawk TrailHiking6.1 km
When to go to Jamaica
The best time to visit Jamaica is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:16
- FebPossible10:22
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:08
- MayBest time14:22
- JunBest time15:02
- JulBest time14:46
- AugBest time13:42
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:50
- NovPossible9:35
- DecPossible8:58
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58. In April, 12 of the 13 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Jamaica
The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, New York), 148 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- East Granby13 places42 km
- Waterbury, Connecticut39 places45 km
- Red Hook14 places48 km
- Hartford, Connecticut54 places52 km
- Warwick23 places57 km
- Roxbury13 places57 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Jamaica?
The best known: Mohawk State Forest, Campbell Falls State Park Reserve, Dennis Hill State Park, Housatonic State Forest, John A. Minetto State Park. In all, 13 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Jamaica?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58.
How do you get to Jamaica?
The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 148 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Jamaica as the destination and these 13 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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