Essex district, Massachusetts, United States

Places to visit near Marblehead

Marblehead is a town in Essex district, Massachusetts, United States, home to about 19,808 people. Within 50 km by road there are 289 places to visit — 57 parks, 45 churches, 40 forts & heritage and 35 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Seaside Park (1 km), Old North Church (1 km) and Fort Sewall (2 km).

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

Marblehead at a glance

Location
Essex district, Massachusetts, United States
Population
about 19,808
Coordinates
42.5001° N, 70.8578° W
Places within 50 km
289 (289 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 Marblehead

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

57 parks within 100 km of Marblehead. The closest is Seaside Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Marblehead

45 churches within 100 km of Marblehead. The closest is Old North Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Marblehead

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Marblehead. The closest is Fort Sewall (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Marblehead

35 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Marblehead. The closest is Crowninshield Island (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Marblehead

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Marblehead. The closest is Derby Wharf Light (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Marblehead

18 museums within 100 km of Marblehead. The closest is USS Constitution Museum (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Marblehead

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 8 km on the road.

  1. Start in Marblehead
  2. 1 km Seaside Park · park, Essex
  3. 3 km Marblehead Light · heritage site, Essex
  4. 1 km Fort Sewall · fort, Essex
  5. 1 km Crowninshield Island · island, Essex
  6. 1 km Old North Church · church, Essex
  7. 1 km Back to Marblehead

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

How to reach Marblehead

    All places near Marblehead by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type

    Places near Marblehead by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Parks57Seaside Park (1 km)
    Other attractions49Ten Pound Island Light (24 km)
    Churches45Old North Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage40Fort Sewall (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens35Crowninshield Island (2 km)
    Beaches & coast18Derby Wharf Light (3 km)
    Museums18USS Constitution Museum (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Breeds Pond Outlet Dam (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3Waitt's Mount (23 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2Egg Rock (10 km)
    Temples2Temple Israel Cemetery (23 km)
    Mosques & dargahs2Islamic Society of Boston (31 km)
    Waterfalls1Newton Lower Falls Historic District (33 km)
    Buddhist sites1Fo Guang Buddhist Temple Boston (34 km)

    Marblehead: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Marblehead?

    Seaside Park (park, about 1 km), Old North Church (church, about 1 km), Fort Sewall (fort, about 2 km), Crowninshield Island (island, about 2 km), Marblehead Light (heritage site, about 3 km), Fort Miller (fort, about 3 km).

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

    289 places on Spotwander: 57 parks, 49 other attractions, 45 churches, 40 forts & heritage, 35 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest park to Marblehead?

    Seaside Park, about 1 km by road; Salem Willows Park (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Marblehead?

    Old North Church, about 1 km by road; First Church in Salem (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Marblehead?

    Fort Sewall, about 2 km by road; Marblehead Light (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Marblehead?

    Start in Marblehead, visit Seaside Park, then Marblehead Light, then Fort Sewall, then Crowninshield Island, then Old North Church, and drive back — about 8 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Marblehead?

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

    Towns near Marblehead

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