Hillsborough district, New Hampshire, United States

Places to visit near Ashby

Ashby is a town in Hillsborough district, New Hampshire, United States, home to about 2,895 people. Within 50 km by road there are 84 places to visit — 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 25 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 churches. The must-see places are Mount Watatic (8 km), Greenville Town Forest (8 km) and Pratt Mountain (13 km).

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Ashby, New Hampshire
Ashby, Hillsborough district, New Hampshire, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ashby at a glance

Location
Hillsborough district, New Hampshire, United States
Population
about 2,895
Coordinates
42.6779° N, 71.8204° W
Places within 50 km
84 (84 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Ashby

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ashby: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ashby

81 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ashby. The closest is Hickory Hills Lake (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ashby

56 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ashby. The closest is Greenville Town Forest (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ashby

46 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ashby. The closest is Mount Watatic (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Ashby

39 churches within 100 km of Ashby. The closest is Saint Bernard's Cemetery (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Ashby

17 parks within 100 km of Ashby. The closest is Union Square (28 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Ashby

16 museums within 100 km of Ashby. The closest is Fruitlands Museum (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ashby

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ashby
  2. 8 km Greenville Town Forest · nature spot, Hillsborough
  3. 12 km New Ipswich Mountain · viewpoint, Hillsborough
  4. 2 km Pratt Mountain · viewpoint, Hillsborough
  5. 6 km Mount Watatic · viewpoint, Hillsborough
  6. 18 km Rollstone Boulder · viewpoint, Worcester
  7. 13 km Back to Ashby

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How to reach Ashby

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ashby by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1981Hickory Hills Lake (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1956Greenville Town Forest (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2546Mount Watatic (8 km)
    Churches839Saint Bernard's Cemetery (15 km)
    Parks417Union Square (28 km)
    Museums216Fruitlands Museum (32 km)
    Forts & heritage212Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (38 km)
    Other attractions012Colonel Barrett House (53 km)
    Treks24Wapack Trail (18 km)
    Waterfalls24Middle Falls (31 km)
    Temples13Temple Mountain (24 km)
    Buddhist sites02Leverett Peace Pagoda (73 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Worcester Islamic Center (51 km)
    Beaches & coast01Silver Lake Town Beach (66 km)

    Ashby: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ashby?

    Mount Watatic (viewpoint, about 8 km), Greenville Town Forest (nature spot, about 8 km), Pratt Mountain (viewpoint, about 13 km), Rollstone Boulder (viewpoint, about 13 km), New Ipswich Mountain (viewpoint, about 14 km), Saint Bernard's Cemetery (church, about 15 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ashby?

    84 places on Spotwander: 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches, 4 parks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ashby?

    Hickory Hills Lake, about 15 km by road; Potanipo Pond (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Ashby?

    Greenville Town Forest, about 8 km by road; Doyle Community Park and Center (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ashby?

    Mount Watatic, about 8 km by road; Pratt Mountain (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ashby?

    Start in Ashby, visit Greenville Town Forest, then New Ipswich Mountain, then Pratt Mountain, then Mount Watatic, then Rollstone Boulder, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ashby?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Ashby

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ashby’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ashby on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.