Windsor district, Vermont, United States

Places to visit near Mount Holly

Mount Holly is a town in Windsor district, Vermont, United States, home to about 1,221 people. Within 50 km by road there are 64 places to visit — 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 churches and 15 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Green Mountain National Forest (3 km), Ludlow Mountain (10 km) and Lake Rescue (12 km).

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Mount Holly, Vermont
Mount Holly, Windsor district, Vermont, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mount Holly at a glance

Location
Windsor district, Vermont, United States
Population
about 1,221
Coordinates
43.4523° N, 72.8248° W
Places within 50 km
64 (64 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Mount Holly

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mount Holly: 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 Mount Holly

50 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mount Holly. The closest is Lake Rescue (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mount Holly

47 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mount Holly. The closest is Ludlow Mountain (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Mount Holly

35 churches within 100 km of Mount Holly. The closest is United Church of Ludlow (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mount Holly

30 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mount Holly. The closest is Green Mountain National Forest (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Mount Holly

10 parks within 100 km of Mount Holly. The closest is Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park (39 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Mount Holly

8 museums within 100 km of Mount Holly. The closest is Vermont Marble Museum (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Mount Holly

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mount Holly
  2. 3 km Green Mountain National Forest · nature spot, Rutland
  3. 10 km Amherst Lake Dam · dam, Windsor
  4. 4 km Lake Rescue · lake, Windsor
  5. 8 km Ludlow Mountain · viewpoint, Rutland
  6. 4 km Okemo State Forest · nature spot, Windsor
  7. 13 km Back to Mount Holly

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

How to reach Mount Holly

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    Places near Mount Holly by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs50Lake Rescue (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints47Ludlow Mountain (10 km)
    Churches35United Church of Ludlow (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens30Green Mountain National Forest (3 km)
    Other attractions28Kingsley Covered Bridge (15 km)
    Parks10Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park (39 km)
    Museums8Vermont Marble Museum (36 km)
    Forts & heritage6Wilson Castle (30 km)
    Waterfalls4Crystal Cascade Falls (36 km)
    Treks1Long Trail (59 km)

    Mount Holly: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mount Holly?

    Green Mountain National Forest (nature spot, about 3 km), Ludlow Mountain (viewpoint, about 10 km), Lake Rescue (lake, about 12 km), Okemo State Forest (nature spot, about 13 km), Amherst Lake Dam (dam, about 13 km), Camp Plymouth State Park (nature spot, about 14 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Mount Holly?

    64 places on Spotwander: 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 churches, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest lake to Mount Holly?

    Lake Rescue, about 12 km by road; Amherst Lake Dam (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mount Holly?

    Ludlow Mountain, about 10 km by road; Shrewsbury Peak (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mount Holly?

    United Church of Ludlow, about 15 km by road; Weston Priory (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mount Holly?

    Start in Mount Holly, visit Green Mountain National Forest, then Amherst Lake Dam, then Lake Rescue, then Ludlow Mountain, then Okemo State Forest, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mount Holly?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Mount Holly

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