Essex district, Massachusetts, United States
Places to visit near Beverly
Beverly is a town in Essex district, Massachusetts, United States, home to about 41,186 people. Within 50 km by road there are 289 places to visit — 50 churches, 47 parks, 39 forts & heritage and 37 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are First Parish Church (1 km), Hospital Point (3 km) and Salem Willows Park (3 km).

Beverly at a glance
- Location
- Essex district, Massachusetts, United States
- Population
- about 41,186
- Coordinates
- 42.5584° N, 70.8800° W
- Places within 50 km
- 289 (289 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks
Top places to visit near Beverly
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Beverly: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- First Parish ChurchChurches · EssexMust-see
- Hospital PointBeaches · EssexMust-see
- Salem Willows ParkParks · EssexMust-see
- Fort Pickering LightForts · EssexMust-see
- First Church in SalemChurches · EssexMust-see
- Ropes MansionForts · EssexMust-see
- Fort MillerForts · EssexMust-see
- Derby Wharf LightBeaches · EssexMust-see
- Wenham MuseumChurches · RockinghamMust-see
- West BeachBeaches · EssexMust-see
- Crowninshield IslandWildlife · EssexMust-see
- Old North ChurchChurches · EssexMust-see
More places near Beverly
- Fort Sewall · fort · Essex · ~8 km · Must-see
- Marblehead Light · fort · Essex · ~9 km · Must-see
- Glen Magna Farms · fort · Essex · ~9 km · Must-see
- Seaside Park · park · Essex · ~9 km · Must-see
- Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary · sanctuary · Rockingham · ~10 km · Must-see
- Bakers Island Light · beach · Essex · ~10 km · Must-see
- Chebacco Lake · lake · Rockingham · ~10 km · Must-see
- Bradley Palmer State Park · park · Rockingham · ~11 km · Must-see
- Appleton Farms · sanctuary · Essex · ~13 km · Must-see
- Bradley Palmer State Park · sanctuary · Essex · ~13 km · Must-see
- Coolidge Estate · sanctuary · Rockingham · ~13 km · Must-see
- Mary Baker Eddy House · fort · Essex · ~14 km · Must-see
Things to see near Beverly, by type
Churches near Beverly
50 churches within 100 km of Beverly. The closest is First Parish Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.
- First Parish Church · church · Essex · ~1 km · Must-see
- First Church in Salem · church · Essex · ~5 km · Must-see
- Wenham Museum · church · Rockingham · ~6 km · Must-see
- Old North Church · church · Essex · ~8 km · Must-see
- Lynn Heritage State Park · church · Essex · ~15 km · Must-see
- First Parish in Malden Church · church · Middlesex · ~27 km · Must-see
Parks near Beverly
47 parks within 100 km of Beverly. The closest is Salem Willows Park (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Salem Willows Park · park · Essex · ~3 km · Must-see
- Seaside Park · park · Essex · ~9 km · Must-see
- Bradley Palmer State Park · park · Rockingham · ~11 km · Must-see
- Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site · park · Essex · ~18 km · Must-see
- Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial · park · Rockingham · ~23 km · Must-see
- Pine Banks Park · park · Middlesex · ~25 km · Must-see
Forts & heritage near Beverly
39 forts & heritage within 100 km of Beverly. The closest is Fort Pickering Light (5 km). Best time: october to february.
- Fort Pickering Light · fort · Essex · ~5 km · Must-see
- Ropes Mansion · fort · Essex · ~6 km · Must-see
- Fort Miller · fort · Essex · ~6 km · Must-see
- Fort Sewall · fort · Essex · ~8 km · Must-see
- Marblehead Light · fort · Essex · ~9 km · Must-see
- Glen Magna Farms · fort · Essex · ~9 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Beverly
37 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Beverly. The closest is Crowninshield Island (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Crowninshield Island · sanctuary · Essex · ~7 km · Must-see
- Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary · sanctuary · Rockingham · ~10 km · Must-see
- Appleton Farms · sanctuary · Essex · ~13 km · Must-see
- Bradley Palmer State Park · sanctuary · Essex · ~13 km · Must-see
- Coolidge Estate · sanctuary · Rockingham · ~13 km · Must-see
- Lynn Woods Reservation · sanctuary · Essex · ~15 km · Must-see
Museums near Beverly
20 museums within 100 km of Beverly. The closest is USS Constitution Museum (31 km). Best time: year-round.
- USS Constitution Museum · museum · Suffolk · ~31 km · Must-see
- Paul Revere House · museum · Suffolk · ~32 km · Must-see
- Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Museum · museum · Suffolk · ~33 km · Must-see
- Old State House · museum · Suffolk · ~33 km · Must-see
- Nichols House Museum · museum · Suffolk · ~34 km · Must-see
- MIT Museum · museum · Middlesex · ~35 km · Must-see
Beaches & coast near Beverly
17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Beverly. The closest is Hospital Point (3 km). Best time: october to march.
- Hospital Point · beach · Essex · ~3 km · Must-see
- Derby Wharf Light · beach · Essex · ~6 km · Must-see
- West Beach · beach · Essex · ~7 km · Must-see
- Bakers Island Light · beach · Essex · ~10 km · Must-see
- Crane Beach · beach · Rockingham · ~21 km · Must-see
- Revere Beach · beach · Suffolk · ~23 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Beverly
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.
- Start in Beverly
- 1 km First Parish Church · church, Essex
- 4 km First Church in Salem · church, Essex
- 3 km Fort Pickering Light · fort, Essex
- 1 km Salem Willows Park · park, Essex
- 2 km Hospital Point · beach, Essex
- 3 km Back to Beverly
Plan a longer trip from Beverly — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
How to reach Beverly
All places near Beverly by distance
Within 15 km of Beverly
- Lynn Woods Reservation · sanctuary · Essex · ~15 km · Must-see
- Lynn Heritage State Park · church · Essex · ~15 km · Must-see
- Breeds Pond Outlet Dam · lake · Essex · ~15 km · Must-see
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Stavros Reservation · sanctuary · Rockingham · ~16 km · Must-see
- Coolidge Reservation · sanctuary · Essex · ~16 km · Must-see
- Willowdale State Forest · sanctuary · Essex · ~16 km · Must-see
- Hamlin Reservation · sanctuary · Rockingham · ~17 km · Must-see
- Egg Rock · river spot · Essex · ~17 km · Must-see
- Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site · park · Essex · ~18 km · Must-see
- Castle Rock · river spot · Essex · ~19 km · Must-see
- Ravenswood Park · sanctuary · Rockingham · ~20 km · Must-see
- Sentinel Perimeter Acquisition Radar Excavation · lake · Essex · ~20 km · Must-see
- Spring Pond Dam · lake · Essex · ~21 km · Must-see
- Crane Beach · beach · Rockingham · ~21 km · Must-see
- Lake Quannapowitt · lake · Middlesex · ~21 km · Must-see
- Temple Israel Cemetery · temple · Middlesex · ~21 km · Must-see
- Stage Fort · fort · Rockingham · ~22 km · Must-see
- Eastern Point Light · sanctuary · Rockingham · ~22 km · Must-see
- Revere Beach · beach · Suffolk · ~23 km · Must-see
- Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial · park · Rockingham · ~23 km · Must-see
- Ten Pound Island Light · attraction · Rockingham · ~23 km · Must-see
- Sandy Point State Reservation · sanctuary · Essex · ~23 km · Must-see
- Harold Parker State Forest · sanctuary · Essex · ~23 km · Must-see
- Ell Pond · lake · Middlesex · ~23 km · Must-see
- Wingaersheek Beach · beach · Rockingham · ~24 km · Must-see
- Pine Banks Park · park · Middlesex · ~25 km · Must-see
- Roosevelt Park · park · Middlesex · ~25 km · Must-see
- Stone Zoo · sanctuary · Middlesex · ~26 km · Must-see
- Waitt's Mount · viewpoint · Middlesex · ~26 km · Must-see
- Ward Reservation · sanctuary · Essex · ~26 km · Must-see
- Belle Isle Marsh Reservation · sanctuary · Suffolk · ~26 km · Must-see
- Spot Pond · lake · Middlesex · ~26 km · Must-see
- The Graves Light · fort · Suffolk · ~27 km · Must-see
- Bell Rock Memorial Park · fort · Middlesex · ~27 km · Must-see
- First Parish in Malden Church · church · Middlesex · ~27 km · Must-see
- Congregation Beth Israel · church · Middlesex · ~27 km · Must-see
- MacArthur Park · park · Middlesex · ~27 km · Must-see
- Middlesex Fells Reservation · sanctuary · Middlesex · ~27 km · Must-see
- Winthrop Beach · beach · Suffolk · ~27 km · Must-see
- Fellsmere Park · park · Middlesex · ~28 km · Must-see
- Constitution Beach · beach · Suffolk · ~28 km · Must-see
- Yirrel Beach · beach · Suffolk · ~29 km · Must-see
- Green Island · park · Plymouth · ~29 km · Must-see
Count by type
| Type | Places | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Churches | 50 | First Parish Church (1 km) |
| Other attractions | 50 | Ten Pound Island Light (23 km) |
| Parks | 47 | Salem Willows Park (3 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 39 | Fort Pickering Light (5 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 37 | Crowninshield Island (7 km) |
| Museums | 20 | USS Constitution Museum (31 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 17 | Hospital Point (3 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 17 | Chebacco Lake (10 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 4 | Waitt's Mount (26 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 2 | Egg Rock (17 km) |
| Temples | 2 | Temple Israel Cemetery (21 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 2 | Islamic Society of Boston (35 km) |
| Waterfalls | 1 | Newton Lower Falls Historic District (35 km) |
| Buddhist sites | 1 | Fo Guang Buddhist Temple Boston (36 km) |
Beverly: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Beverly?
First Parish Church (church, about 1 km), Hospital Point (beach, about 3 km), Salem Willows Park (park, about 3 km), Fort Pickering Light (fort, about 5 km), First Church in Salem (church, about 5 km), Ropes Mansion (heritage site, about 6 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Beverly?
289 places on Spotwander: 50 churches, 50 other attractions, 47 parks, 39 forts & heritage, 37 wildlife, forests & gardens.
Which is the nearest church to Beverly?
First Parish Church, about 1 km by road; First Church in Salem (5 km) is next.
Which is the nearest park to Beverly?
Salem Willows Park, about 3 km by road; Seaside Park (9 km) is next.
Which is the nearest fort to Beverly?
Fort Pickering Light, about 5 km by road; Ropes Mansion (6 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Beverly?
Start in Beverly, visit First Parish Church, then First Church in Salem, then Fort Pickering Light, then Salem Willows Park, then Hospital Point, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Beverly?
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.
Towns near Beverly
- Places near Beverly Cove · 3 km
- Places near Danvers · 6 km
- Places near Salem · 6 km
- Places near Wenham · 6 km
- Places near Peabody · 7 km
- Places near Marblehead · 8 km
- Places near South Peabody · 10 km
- Places near Manchester-by-the-Sea · 12 km
- Places near Swampscott · 13 km
- Places near Topsfield · 13 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Beverly’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Beverly on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.