Norfolk district, Massachusetts, United States

Places to visit near Millis

Millis is a town in Norfolk district, Massachusetts, United States, home to about 8,040 people. Within 50 km by road there are 287 places to visit — 48 churches, 43 wildlife, forests & gardens, 37 parks and 36 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Cedariver (3 km), Bridge Island Meadows (4 km) and Medfield Rhododendron Reservation (5 km).

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Millis, Massachusetts
Millis, Norfolk district, Massachusetts, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Millis at a glance

Location
Norfolk district, Massachusetts, United States
Population
about 8,040
Coordinates
42.1676° N, 71.3578° W
Places within 50 km
287 (287 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Millis

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Churches near Millis

48 churches within 100 km of Millis. The closest is Saint Paul's Episcopal Church (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Millis

43 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Millis. The closest is Cedariver (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Millis

37 parks within 100 km of Millis. The closest is Francis William Bird Park (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Millis

36 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Millis. The closest is Dug Pond (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Millis

31 museums within 100 km of Millis. The closest is Danforth Art (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Millis

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Millis. The closest is Devotion House (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Millis

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 18 km on the road.

  1. Start in Millis
  2. 3 km Cedariver · nature spot, Norfolk
  3. 3 km Noon Hill · hill, Norfolk
  4. 2 km Medfield Rhododendron Reservation · nature spot, Norfolk
  5. 5 km Medfield Meadow Lots · nature spot, Norfolk
  6. 1 km Bridge Island Meadows · island, Norfolk
  7. 4 km Back to Millis

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How to reach Millis

    All places near Millis by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Millis by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Other attractions4949Tom Brady (14 km)
    Churches4848Saint Paul's Episcopal Church (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens4343Cedariver (3 km)
    Parks3737Francis William Bird Park (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3636Dug Pond (15 km)
    Museums3131Danforth Art (20 km)
    Forts & heritage1717Devotion House (34 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1010Noon Hill (5 km)
    Beaches & coast44Magazine Beach (36 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Sharon Mosque (19 km)
    Waterfalls33Pawtucket Falls (26 km)
    Treks22BCT 10 (13 km)
    Temples22Sri Lakshmi Temple (17 km)
    Caves11King Phillip's Cave (35 km)
    Buddhist sites11Fo Guang Buddhist Temple Boston (38 km)

    Millis: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Millis?

    Cedariver (nature spot, about 3 km), Bridge Island Meadows (island, about 4 km), Medfield Rhododendron Reservation (nature spot, about 5 km), Noon Hill (hill, about 5 km), Medfield Meadow Lots (nature spot, about 5 km), Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 9 km).

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

    287 places on Spotwander: 49 other attractions, 48 churches, 43 wildlife, forests & gardens, 37 parks, 36 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Millis?

    Saint Paul's Episcopal Church, about 22 km by road; Mary Immaculate of Lourdes Church (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Millis?

    Cedariver, about 3 km by road; Bridge Island Meadows (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Millis?

    Francis William Bird Park, about 15 km by road; Millennium Park (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Millis?

    Start in Millis, visit Cedariver, then Noon Hill, then Medfield Rhododendron Reservation, then Medfield Meadow Lots, then Bridge Island Meadows, and drive back — about 18 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Millis?

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

    Towns near Millis

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