Suffolk district, Massachusetts, United States

Places to visit near Boston

Boston is a city in Suffolk district, Massachusetts, United States, home to about 667,137 people. Within 50 km by road there are 290 places to visit — 58 parks, 51 churches, 31 forts & heritage and 28 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Kings Chapel (1 km), Old State House (1 km) and Granary Burying Ground (1 km).

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Boston at a glance

Location
Suffolk district, Massachusetts, United States
Population
about 667,137
Coordinates
42.3584° N, 71.0598° W
Places within 50 km
290 (290 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Boston

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Boston: 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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Parks near Boston

58 parks within 100 km of Boston. The closest is Norman B. Leventhal Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Boston

51 churches within 100 km of Boston. The closest is Kings Chapel (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Boston

31 forts & heritage within 100 km of Boston. The closest is Beacon Hill Eagle Monument (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Boston

28 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Boston. The closest is Boston National Historical Park (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Boston

25 museums within 100 km of Boston. The closest is Old State House (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Boston

23 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Boston. The closest is Lewis Wharf Marina (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Boston

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

  1. Start in Boston
  2. 1 km Boston National Historical Park · nature spot, Suffolk
  3. 1 km Old State House · museum, Suffolk
  4. 1 km Kings Chapel · church, Suffolk
  5. 1 km Park Street Church · church, Suffolk
  6. 1 km Beacon Hill Eagle Monument · monument, Suffolk
  7. 0 km Back to Boston

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    Within 15 km of Boston

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Boston by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks5858Norman B. Leventhal Park (1 km)
    Churches5151Kings Chapel (1 km)
    Other attractions5151Granary Burying Ground (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3131Beacon Hill Eagle Monument (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2828Boston National Historical Park (1 km)
    Museums2525Old State House (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2323Lewis Wharf Marina (1 km)
    Beaches & coast99Carson Beach (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints66Breeds Hill (2 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Islamic Society of Boston (4 km)
    Temples22Temple Sinai (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Castle Rock (18 km)
    Buddhist sites11Fo Guang Buddhist Temple Boston (10 km)
    Waterfalls11Newton Lower Falls Historic District (13 km)

    Boston: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Boston?

    Kings Chapel (church, about 1 km), Old State House (museum, about 1 km), Granary Burying Ground (attraction, about 1 km), Bill Russell (attraction, about 1 km), Park Street Church (church, about 1 km), General Joseph Hooker (attraction, about 1 km).

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

    290 places on Spotwander: 58 parks, 51 churches, 51 other attractions, 31 forts & heritage, 28 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest park to Boston?

    Norman B. Leventhal Park, about 1 km by road; Boston African American National Historic Site (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Boston?

    Kings Chapel, about 1 km by road; Park Street Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Boston?

    Beacon Hill Eagle Monument, about 1 km by road; Angell Memorial Square (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Boston?

    Start in Boston, visit Boston National Historical Park, then Old State House, then Kings Chapel, then Park Street Church, then Beacon Hill Eagle Monument, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Boston?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Boston’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.