Essex district, Massachusetts, United States

Places to visit near Lynn

Lynn is a town in Essex district, Massachusetts, United States, home to about 92,457 people. Within 50 km by road there are 287 places to visit — 54 parks, 47 churches, 37 forts & heritage and 30 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Lynn Heritage State Park (1 km), Mary Baker Eddy House (2 km) and Breeds Pond Outlet Dam (3 km).

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Lynn, Massachusetts
Lynn, Essex district, Massachusetts, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lynn at a glance

Location
Essex district, Massachusetts, United States
Population
about 92,457
Coordinates
42.4668° N, 70.9495° W
Places within 50 km
287 (287 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Lynn

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lynn: 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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Parks near Lynn

54 parks within 100 km of Lynn. The closest is Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Lynn

47 churches within 100 km of Lynn. The closest is Lynn Heritage State Park (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Lynn

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lynn. The closest is Mary Baker Eddy House (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lynn

30 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lynn. The closest is Lynn Woods Reservation (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Lynn

23 museums within 100 km of Lynn. The closest is USS Constitution Museum (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lynn

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lynn. The closest is Breeds Pond Outlet Dam (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Lynn

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lynn
  2. 2 km Mary Baker Eddy House · heritage site, Essex
  3. 1 km Lynn Heritage State Park · church, Essex
  4. 7 km Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site · park, Essex
  5. 4 km Lynn Woods Reservation · nature spot, Essex
  6. 3 km Breeds Pond Outlet Dam · dam, Essex
  7. 3 km Back to Lynn

Plan a longer trip from Lynn — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Lynn

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    Within 15 km of Lynn

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Places near Lynn by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Parks54Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site (6 km)
    Other attractions50Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina (17 km)
    Churches47Lynn Heritage State Park (1 km)
    Forts & heritage37Mary Baker Eddy House (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens30Lynn Woods Reservation (5 km)
    Museums23USS Constitution Museum (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs20Breeds Pond Outlet Dam (3 km)
    Beaches & coast15Revere Beach (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3Waitt's Mount (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2Egg Rock (7 km)
    Temples2Temple Israel Cemetery (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs2Islamic Society of Boston (20 km)
    Waterfalls1Newton Lower Falls Historic District (22 km)
    Buddhist sites1Fo Guang Buddhist Temple Boston (23 km)

    Lynn: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lynn?

    Lynn Heritage State Park (church, about 1 km), Mary Baker Eddy House (heritage site, about 2 km), Breeds Pond Outlet Dam (dam, about 3 km), Lynn Woods Reservation (nature spot, about 5 km), Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site (park, about 6 km), Egg Rock (river spot, about 7 km).

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

    287 places on Spotwander: 54 parks, 50 other attractions, 47 churches, 37 forts & heritage, 30 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest park to Lynn?

    Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site, about 6 km by road; Seaside Park (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lynn?

    Lynn Heritage State Park, about 1 km by road; First Church in Salem (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lynn?

    Mary Baker Eddy House, about 2 km by road; Ropes Mansion (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lynn?

    Start in Lynn, visit Mary Baker Eddy House, then Lynn Heritage State Park, then Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site, then Lynn Woods Reservation, then Breeds Pond Outlet Dam, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lynn?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Lynn

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