Hampden district, Massachusetts, United States

Places to visit near Holyoke

Holyoke is a town in Hampden district, Massachusetts, United States, home to about 40,684 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit — 24 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 churches, 22 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Holyoke Dam (2 km), Whiting Street Reservoir (5 km) and Dinosaur Footprints (5 km).

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

Holyoke at a glance

Location
Hampden district, Massachusetts, United States
Population
about 40,684
Coordinates
42.2043° N, 72.6162° W
Places within 50 km
85 (85 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 Holyoke

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Holyoke: 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 Holyoke

98 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Holyoke. The closest is Dinosaur Footprints (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Holyoke

44 churches within 100 km of Holyoke. The closest is Saint Michael's Cathedral (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Holyoke

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Holyoke. The closest is Mount Tom (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Holyoke

37 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Holyoke. The closest is Holyoke Dam (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Holyoke

22 museums within 100 km of Holyoke. The closest is Mead Art Museum (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Holyoke

15 parks within 100 km of Holyoke. The closest is Smith College Athletic Fields (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Holyoke

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Holyoke
  2. 2 km Holyoke Dam · dam, Hampshire
  3. 4 km Dinosaur Footprints · nature spot, Hampden
  4. 2 km Whiting Street Reservoir · reservoir, Hampden
  5. 1 km Mount Tom · viewpoint, Hampden
  6. 8 km East Mountain Wildlife Management Area · nature spot, Hampden
  7. 5 km Back to Holyoke

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How to reach Holyoke

    All places near Holyoke by distance

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    Places near Holyoke by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens98Dinosaur Footprints (5 km)
    Churches44Saint Michael's Cathedral (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints41Mount Tom (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs37Holyoke Dam (2 km)
    Museums22Mead Art Museum (25 km)
    Other attractions17Old Drake Hill Flower Bridge (50 km)
    Parks15Smith College Athletic Fields (16 km)
    Forts & heritage10East Granby Historic District (38 km)
    Treks6New England National Scenic Trail (30 km)
    Buddhist sites2Our Mother of Sorrows Monastery and Retreat Center (12 km)
    Waterfalls2Campbell Falls State Park Reserve (67 km)
    Beaches & coast1Babb's Beach Recreation Area (28 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1Madina Masjid (55 km)

    Holyoke: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Holyoke?

    Holyoke Dam (dam, about 2 km), Whiting Street Reservoir (reservoir, about 5 km), Dinosaur Footprints (nature spot, about 5 km), East Mountain Wildlife Management Area (nature spot, about 5 km), Mount Tom (viewpoint, about 6 km), Ashley Pond (lake, about 7 km).

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

    85 places on Spotwander: 24 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 churches, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Holyoke?

    Dinosaur Footprints, about 5 km by road; East Mountain Wildlife Management Area (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Holyoke?

    Saint Michael's Cathedral, about 14 km by road; First Church of Christ, Congregational (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Holyoke?

    Mount Tom, about 6 km by road; Mount Nonotuck (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Holyoke?

    Start in Holyoke, visit Holyoke Dam, then Dinosaur Footprints, then Whiting Street Reservoir, then Mount Tom, then East Mountain Wildlife Management Area, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Holyoke?

    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 Holyoke

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