Worcester district, Massachusetts, United States

Places to visit near Athol

Athol is a town in Worcester district, Massachusetts, United States, home to about 8,265 people. Within 50 km by road there are 86 places to visit — 23 wildlife, forests & gardens, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 7 churches. The must-see places are Tully Mountain (8 km), Jacobs Hill (11 km) and Bear's Den (12 km).

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Athol, Massachusetts
Athol, Worcester district, Massachusetts, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Athol at a glance

Location
Worcester district, Massachusetts, United States
Population
about 8,265
Coordinates
42.5959° N, 72.2267° W
Places within 50 km
86 (86 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Athol

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Athol

72 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Athol. The closest is Jacobs Hill (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Athol

65 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Athol. The closest is Tully Mountain (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Athol

65 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Athol. The closest is Lake Wyola (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Athol

32 churches within 100 km of Athol. The closest is Old Chapel (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Athol

15 parks within 100 km of Athol. The closest is The Cross (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Athol

12 museums within 100 km of Athol. The closest is Historic Deerfield Walking Tour (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Athol

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Athol
  2. 8 km Tully Mountain · viewpoint, Cheshire
  3. 6 km Jacobs Hill · hill, Cheshire
  4. 22 km Elliott Laurel · nature spot, Worcester
  5. 9 km Harvard Forest · nature spot, Worcester
  6. 14 km Bear's Den · nature spot, Franklin
  7. 12 km Back to Athol

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How to reach Athol

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Athol by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2372Jacobs Hill (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2765Tully Mountain (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1665Lake Wyola (25 km)
    Churches732Old Chapel (42 km)
    Parks315The Cross (23 km)
    Museums312Historic Deerfield Walking Tour (39 km)
    Forts & heritage112Fort Dummer (46 km)
    Other attractions010Green River Covered Bridge (51 km)
    Treks45Metacomet - Monadnock Trail (28 km)
    Buddhist sites12Leverett Peace Pagoda (30 km)
    Temples12Temple Mountain (49 km)
    Waterfalls02Middle Falls (66 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Worcester Islamic Center (61 km)

    Athol: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Athol?

    Tully Mountain (viewpoint, about 8 km), Jacobs Hill (hill, about 11 km), Bear's Den (nature spot, about 12 km), Harvard Forest (nature spot, about 14 km), Elliott Laurel (nature spot, about 14 km), Otter River State Forest (nature spot, about 14 km).

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

    86 places on Spotwander: 23 wildlife, forests & gardens, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 churches, 3 parks.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Athol?

    Jacobs Hill, about 11 km by road; Bear's Den (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Athol?

    Tully Mountain, about 8 km by road; Mount Grace (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Athol?

    Lake Wyola, about 25 km by road; Quabbin Reservoir (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Athol?

    Start in Athol, visit Tully Mountain, then Jacobs Hill, then Elliott Laurel, then Harvard Forest, then Bear's Den, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Athol?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Athol

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