Franklin district, Massachusetts, United States

Places to visit near Erving

Erving is a town in Franklin district, Massachusetts, United States, home to about 1,493 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit — 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 5 churches. The must-see places are Erving State Forest (3 km), Northfield Mountain (3 km) and Crag Mountain (6 km).

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Erving, Massachusetts
Erving, Franklin district, Massachusetts, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Erving at a glance

Location
Franklin district, Massachusetts, United States
Population
about 1,493
Coordinates
42.6001° N, 72.3981° W
Places within 50 km
75 (75 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Erving

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Erving

77 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Erving. The closest is Northfield Mountain (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Erving

70 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Erving. The closest is Erving State Forest (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Erving

59 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Erving. The closest is Lake Wyola State Park (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Erving

31 churches within 100 km of Erving. The closest is Old Chapel (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Erving

12 parks within 100 km of Erving. The closest is Rhododendron State Park (32 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Erving

11 museums within 100 km of Erving. The closest is Historic Deerfield Walking Tour (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Erving

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Erving
  2. 3 km Erving State Forest · nature spot, Franklin
  3. 3 km Northfield Mountain · viewpoint, Cheshire
  4. 4 km Crag Mountain · viewpoint, Cheshire
  5. 9 km Mount Grace · viewpoint, Franklin
  6. 21 km Bear's Den · nature spot, Franklin
  7. 11 km Back to Erving

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How to reach Erving

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Erving by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2677Northfield Mountain (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1870Erving State Forest (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1159Lake Wyola State Park (14 km)
    Churches531Old Chapel (32 km)
    Parks612Rhododendron State Park (32 km)
    Museums311Historic Deerfield Walking Tour (22 km)
    Forts & heritage111Fort Dummer (36 km)
    Other attractions210Bridge of Flowers (35 km)
    Treks25Metacomet - Monadnock Trail (21 km)
    Buddhist sites12Leverett Peace Pagoda (17 km)
    Waterfalls02Middle Falls (81 km)
    Temples01Temple Mountain (62 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Worcester Islamic Center (75 km)
    Beaches & coast01Babb's Beach Recreation Area (87 km)

    Erving: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Erving?

    Erving State Forest (nature spot, about 3 km), Northfield Mountain (viewpoint, about 3 km), Crag Mountain (viewpoint, about 6 km), Bear's Den (nature spot, about 11 km), Mount Grace (viewpoint, about 13 km), Lake Wyola State Park (lake, about 14 km).

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

    75 places on Spotwander: 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 churches, 6 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Erving?

    Northfield Mountain, about 3 km by road; Crag Mountain (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Erving?

    Erving State Forest, about 3 km by road; Bear's Den (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Erving?

    Lake Wyola State Park, about 14 km by road; Quabbin Reservoir (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Erving?

    Start in Erving, visit Erving State Forest, then Northfield Mountain, then Crag Mountain, then Mount Grace, then Bear's Den, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Erving?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Erving

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