Hampden district, Massachusetts, United States

Places to visit near Chicopee

Chicopee is a town in Hampden district, Massachusetts, United States, home to about 56,741 people. Within 50 km by road there are 98 places to visit — 30 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 churches, 22 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Our Mother of Sorrows Monastery and Retreat Center (5 km), Saint Michael's Cathedral (7 km) and Ashley Pond (7 km).

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Chicopee, Massachusetts
Chicopee, Hampden district, Massachusetts, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Chicopee at a glance

Location
Hampden district, Massachusetts, United States
Population
about 56,741
Coordinates
42.1487° N, 72.6079° W
Places within 50 km
98 (98 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 Chicopee

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chicopee: 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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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Chicopee

96 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Chicopee. The closest is East Mountain Wildlife Management Area (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Chicopee

44 churches within 100 km of Chicopee. The closest is Saint Michael's Cathedral (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Chicopee

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chicopee. The closest is Mount Tom (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chicopee

38 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chicopee. The closest is Ashley Pond (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Chicopee

22 museums within 100 km of Chicopee. The closest is New England Air Museum (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Chicopee

16 parks within 100 km of Chicopee. The closest is Forest Park (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Chicopee

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chicopee
  2. 7 km Saint Michael's Cathedral · church, Hampden
  3. 1 km First Church of Christ, Congregational · church, Hampden
  4. 5 km Our Mother of Sorrows Monastery and Retreat Center · monastery, Capitol Planning Region
  5. 8 km Ashley Pond · lake, Hampden
  6. 2 km East Mountain Wildlife Management Area · nature spot, Hampden
  7. 8 km Back to Chicopee

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How to reach Chicopee

    All places near Chicopee by distance

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    Places near Chicopee by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens96East Mountain Wildlife Management Area (8 km)
    Churches44Saint Michael's Cathedral (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints41Mount Tom (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs38Ashley Pond (7 km)
    Museums22New England Air Museum (29 km)
    Other attractions17Old Drake Hill Flower Bridge (44 km)
    Parks16Forest Park (11 km)
    Forts & heritage10East Granby Historic District (31 km)
    Treks6New England National Scenic Trail (22 km)
    Buddhist sites2Our Mother of Sorrows Monastery and Retreat Center (5 km)
    Waterfalls2Mill Pond Falls (64 km)
    Beaches & coast1Babb's Beach Recreation Area (22 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1Madina Masjid (47 km)

    Chicopee: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chicopee?

    Our Mother of Sorrows Monastery and Retreat Center (monastery, about 5 km), Saint Michael's Cathedral (church, about 7 km), Ashley Pond (lake, about 7 km), First Church of Christ, Congregational (church, about 7 km), East Mountain Wildlife Management Area (nature spot, about 8 km), Watershops Pond (lake, about 9 km).

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

    98 places on Spotwander: 30 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 churches, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Chicopee?

    East Mountain Wildlife Management Area, about 8 km by road; Mittineague Park (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Chicopee?

    Saint Michael's Cathedral, about 7 km by road; First Church of Christ, Congregational (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chicopee?

    Mount Tom, about 14 km by road; Mount Nonotuck (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chicopee?

    Start in Chicopee, visit Saint Michael's Cathedral, then First Church of Christ, Congregational, then Our Mother of Sorrows Monastery and Retreat Center, then Ashley Pond, then East Mountain Wildlife Management Area, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chicopee?

    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 Chicopee

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