The CrossSwift River ReservationBrooks Woodland PreserveMount JeffersonHarvard ForestElliott Laurel
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Barre

Barre is a town in Worcester district, Massachusetts, United States of about 1,009 people. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit: 27 wildlife, forests & gardens, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 24 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are The Cross, Swift River Reservation and Brooks Woodland Preserve.

42.4229° N, 72.1051° WPop. 1,009

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Within 30 km29 places
Within 50 km106
Must-see295
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

The Cross

Park · 6 km

Swift River Reservation, nature spot near Barre
Must-see

Swift River Reservation

Nature spot · 8 km

Brooks Woodland Preserve, nature spot near Barre
Must-see

Brooks Woodland Preserve

Nature spot · 11 km

Places near Barre by type

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One day from Barre

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:48 pm

42 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Barre
  2. The Crosspark · 45 min
  3. Mount Jeffersonviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Elliott Laurelnature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Brooks Woodland Preservenature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Swift River Reservationnature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Barre
Today’s loopBarreStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Barre?

The Cross (park, about 6 km), Swift River Reservation (nature spot, about 8 km), Brooks Woodland Preserve (nature spot, about 11 km), Mount Jefferson (viewpoint, about 12 km), Harvard Forest (nature spot, about 14 km), Elliott Laurel (nature spot, about 15 km).

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

106 places on Spotwander: 27 wildlife, forests & gardens, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 churches, 4 parks.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Barre?

Swift River Reservation, about 8 km by road; Brooks Woodland Preserve (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Barre?

Brooks Pond, about 18 km by road; Browning Pond (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Barre?

Start in Barre, visit The Cross, then Mount Jefferson, then Elliott Laurel, then Brooks Woodland Preserve, then Swift River Reservation, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.