Worcester district, Massachusetts, United States

Places to visit near Mendon

Mendon is a town in Worcester district, Massachusetts, United States, home to about 5,378 people. Within 50 km by road there are 177 places to visit — 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 38 wildlife, forests & gardens, 28 churches and 15 parks. The must-see places are Southwick's Zoo (7 km), Cormier Woods (7 km) and Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park (8 km).

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Mendon, Massachusetts
Mendon, Worcester district, Massachusetts, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mendon at a glance

Location
Worcester district, Massachusetts, United States
Population
about 5,378
Coordinates
42.1056° N, 71.5523° W
Places within 50 km
177 (177 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Mendon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mendon: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mendon

60 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mendon. The closest is Lake Maspenock (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mendon

57 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mendon. The closest is Cormier Woods (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Mendon

47 churches within 100 km of Mendon. The closest is Saint Andrews Episcopal Church (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Mendon

33 parks within 100 km of Mendon. The closest is Southwick's Zoo (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Mendon

26 museums within 100 km of Mendon. The closest is Museum of Work and Culture (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mendon

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mendon. The closest is Noon Hill (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Mendon

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

  1. Start in Mendon
  2. 13 km Lake Maspenock · lake, Middlesex
  3. 15 km Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park · park, Worcester
  4. 6 km Cormier Woods · nature spot, Worcester
  5. 1 km Southwick's Zoo · park, Providence
  6. 10 km Saint Andrews Episcopal Church · church, Providence
  7. 15 km Back to Mendon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mendon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3860Lake Maspenock (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3857Cormier Woods (7 km)
    Churches2847Saint Andrews Episcopal Church (15 km)
    Parks1533Southwick's Zoo (7 km)
    Museums1426Museum of Work and Culture (15 km)
    Other attractions717Tom Brady (30 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1415Noon Hill (26 km)
    Forts & heritage1015Huguenot Fort (30 km)
    Beaches & coast37Green Jacket Shoal (44 km)
    Waterfalls33Woonsocket Falls (18 km)
    Temples13Sri Lakshmi Temple (25 km)
    Treks33Warner Trail (26 km)
    Mosques & dargahs23Sharon Mosque (37 km)
    Caves11King Phillip's Cave (47 km)
    Buddhist sites01Fo Guang Buddhist Temple Boston (57 km)

    Mendon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mendon?

    Southwick's Zoo (park, about 7 km), Cormier Woods (nature spot, about 7 km), Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park (park, about 8 km), Lake Maspenock (lake, about 13 km), Saint Andrews Episcopal Church (church, about 15 km), Slatersville Reservoir Lower Dam (dam, about 15 km).

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

    177 places on Spotwander: 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 38 wildlife, forests & gardens, 28 churches, 15 parks, 14 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Mendon?

    Lake Maspenock, about 13 km by road; Slatersville Reservoir Lower Dam (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Mendon?

    Cormier Woods, about 7 km by road; Purgatory Chasm State Reservation (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mendon?

    Saint Andrews Episcopal Church, about 15 km by road; Saylesville Meeting House (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mendon?

    Start in Mendon, visit Lake Maspenock, then Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park, then Cormier Woods, then Southwick's Zoo, then Saint Andrews Episcopal Church, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mendon?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Mendon

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