Franklin district, Massachusetts, United States

Places to visit near Gill

Gill is a town in Franklin district, Massachusetts, United States, home to about 1,387 people. Within 50 km by road there are 72 places to visit — 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 4 churches. The must-see places are Crag Mountain (8 km), Northfield Mountain (8 km) and Erving State Forest (11 km).

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

Gill at a glance

Location
Franklin district, Massachusetts, United States
Population
about 1,387
Coordinates
42.6404° N, 72.4995° W
Places within 50 km
72 (72 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 Gill

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gill

80 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gill. The closest is Crag Mountain (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gill

71 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gill. The closest is Erving State Forest (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gill

53 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gill. The closest is Lake Wyola State Park (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Gill

32 churches within 100 km of Gill. The closest is Christ Church (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Gill

14 parks within 100 km of Gill. The closest is Rhododendron State Park (36 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Gill

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gill. The closest is Fort Dummer (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Gill

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gill
  2. 8 km Crag Mountain · viewpoint, Cheshire
  3. 9 km Mount Grace · viewpoint, Franklin
  4. 11 km Erving State Forest · nature spot, Franklin
  5. 3 km Northfield Mountain · viewpoint, Cheshire
  6. 21 km Historic Deerfield Walking Tour · museum, Franklin
  7. 17 km Back to Gill

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How to reach Gill

    All places near Gill by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gill by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2580Crag Mountain (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2071Erving State Forest (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs753Lake Wyola State Park (20 km)
    Churches432Christ Church (26 km)
    Parks614Rhododendron State Park (36 km)
    Other attractions212Bridge of Flowers (25 km)
    Forts & heritage210Fort Dummer (27 km)
    Museums39Historic Deerfield Walking Tour (17 km)
    Treks26Metacomet - Monadnock Trail (28 km)
    Buddhist sites12Leverett Peace Pagoda (20 km)
    Waterfalls02Hoosick Falls Historic District (80 km)
    Temples01Temple Mountain (69 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Worcester Islamic Center (87 km)
    Beaches & coast01Babb's Beach Recreation Area (89 km)

    Gill: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gill?

    Crag Mountain (viewpoint, about 8 km), Northfield Mountain (viewpoint, about 8 km), Erving State Forest (nature spot, about 11 km), Mount Grace (viewpoint, about 16 km), Historic Deerfield Walking Tour (museum, about 17 km), Mt. Grace State Forest (nature spot, about 17 km).

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

    72 places on Spotwander: 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 churches, 6 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gill?

    Crag Mountain, about 8 km by road; Northfield Mountain (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Gill?

    Erving State Forest, about 11 km by road; Mt. Grace State Forest (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Gill?

    Lake Wyola State Park, about 20 km by road; Campus Pond (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gill?

    Start in Gill, visit Crag Mountain, then Mount Grace, then Erving State Forest, then Northfield Mountain, then Historic Deerfield Walking Tour, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gill?

    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 Gill

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