Middlesex district, Massachusetts, United States

Places to visit near Melrose

Melrose is a town in Middlesex district, Massachusetts, United States, home to about 27,997 people. Within 50 km by road there are 290 places to visit — 52 parks, 51 churches, 36 forts & heritage and 27 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Ell Pond (1 km), Pine Banks Park (2 km) and Stone Zoo (3 km).

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Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose, Middlesex district, Massachusetts, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Melrose at a glance

Location
Middlesex district, Massachusetts, United States
Population
about 27,997
Coordinates
42.4584° N, 71.0662° W
Places within 50 km
290 (290 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 Melrose

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

52 parks within 100 km of Melrose. The closest is Pine Banks Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Melrose

51 churches within 100 km of Melrose. The closest is Congregation Beth Israel (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Melrose

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Melrose. The closest is Bell Rock Memorial Park (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Melrose

27 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Melrose. The closest is Stone Zoo (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Melrose

26 museums within 100 km of Melrose. The closest is USS Constitution Museum (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Melrose

23 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Melrose. The closest is Ell Pond (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Melrose

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 16 km on the road.

  1. Start in Melrose
  2. 1 km Ell Pond · lake, Middlesex
  3. 3 km Spring Pond Dam · dam, Essex
  4. 5 km Stone Zoo · nature spot, Middlesex
  5. 1 km Spot Pond · lake, Middlesex
  6. 4 km Pine Banks Park · park, Middlesex
  7. 2 km Back to Melrose

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How to reach Melrose

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    Within 15 km of Melrose

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Melrose by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks5252Pine Banks Park (2 km)
    Other attractions5252First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington (11 km)
    Churches5151Congregation Beth Israel (4 km)
    Forts & heritage3636Bell Rock Memorial Park (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2727Stone Zoo (3 km)
    Museums2626USS Constitution Museum (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2323Ell Pond (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1212Revere Beach (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints33Waitt's Mount (3 km)
    Temples22Temple Israel Cemetery (7 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Islamic Society of Boston (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Castle Rock (17 km)
    Waterfalls11Newton Lower Falls Historic District (11 km)
    Buddhist sites11Fo Guang Buddhist Temple Boston (13 km)

    Melrose: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Melrose?

    Ell Pond (lake, about 1 km), Pine Banks Park (park, about 2 km), Stone Zoo (nature spot, about 3 km), Spot Pond (lake, about 3 km), Spring Pond Dam (dam, about 3 km), Waitt's Mount (viewpoint, about 3 km).

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

    290 places on Spotwander: 52 parks, 52 other attractions, 51 churches, 36 forts & heritage, 27 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest park to Melrose?

    Pine Banks Park, about 2 km by road; Roosevelt Park (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Melrose?

    Congregation Beth Israel, about 4 km by road; First Parish in Malden Church (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Melrose?

    Bell Rock Memorial Park, about 5 km by road; Ozias Goodwin House (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Melrose?

    Start in Melrose, visit Ell Pond, then Spring Pond Dam, then Stone Zoo, then Spot Pond, then Pine Banks Park, and drive back — about 16 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Melrose?

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

    Towns near Melrose

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