Worcester district, Massachusetts, United States

Places to visit near Devens

Devens is a town in Worcester district, Massachusetts, United States, home to about 1,840 people. Within 50 km by road there are 152 places to visit — 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 wildlife, forests & gardens, 23 churches and 10 parks. The must-see places are Fruitlands Museum (6 km), First Parish Church (10 km) and Vaughn Hills Conservation Area (12 km).

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

Devens at a glance

Location
Worcester district, Massachusetts, United States
Population
about 1,840
Coordinates
42.5447° N, 71.6132° W
Places within 50 km
152 (152 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Devens

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Devens

56 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Devens. The closest is Hickory Hills Lake (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Devens

53 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Devens. The closest is Vaughn Hills Conservation Area (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Devens

52 churches within 100 km of Devens. The closest is First Parish Church (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Devens

29 parks within 100 km of Devens. The closest is The Old Manse (29 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Devens

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Devens. The closest is Wataquadock Hill (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Devens

25 museums within 100 km of Devens. The closest is Fruitlands Museum (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Devens

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

  1. Start in Devens
  2. 6 km Fruitlands Museum · museum, Worcester
  3. 6 km Vaughn Hills Conservation Area · hill, Worcester
  4. 3 km Bolton Flats Wildlife Management Area · nature spot, Worcester
  5. 21 km Hickory Hills Lake · hill, Hillsborough
  6. 14 km First Parish Church · church, Middlesex
  7. 10 km Back to Devens

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How to reach Devens

    All places near Devens by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Devens by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2856Hickory Hills Lake (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2753Vaughn Hills Conservation Area (12 km)
    Churches2352First Parish Church (10 km)
    Parks1029The Old Manse (29 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2327Wataquadock Hill (15 km)
    Museums1325Fruitlands Museum (6 km)
    Other attractions1120Colonel Barrett House (26 km)
    Forts & heritage815Old Stone Church (29 km)
    Temples24Sri Lakshmi Temple (42 km)
    Waterfalls33Mine Falls Park (32 km)
    Mosques & dargahs13Worcester Islamic Center (36 km)
    Treks22Midstate Trail (41 km)
    Beaches & coast12Silver Lake Town Beach (43 km)
    Buddhist sites01Fo Guang Buddhist Temple Boston (52 km)

    Devens: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Devens?

    Fruitlands Museum (museum, about 6 km), First Parish Church (church, about 10 km), Vaughn Hills Conservation Area (hill, about 12 km), Bolton Flats Wildlife Management Area (nature spot, about 12 km), Hickory Hills Lake (hill, about 13 km), Bulfinch Church (church, about 14 km).

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

    152 places on Spotwander: 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 wildlife, forests & gardens, 23 churches, 10 parks, 23 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Devens?

    Hickory Hills Lake, about 13 km by road; Wachusett Dam (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Devens?

    Vaughn Hills Conservation Area, about 12 km by road; Bolton Flats Wildlife Management Area (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Devens?

    First Parish Church, about 10 km by road; Bulfinch Church (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Devens?

    Start in Devens, visit Fruitlands Museum, then Vaughn Hills Conservation Area, then Bolton Flats Wildlife Management Area, then Hickory Hills Lake, then First Parish Church, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Devens?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Devens

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