Worcester district, Massachusetts, United States

Places to visit near Northbridge

Northbridge is a town in Worcester district, Massachusetts, United States, home to about 14,061 people. Within 50 km by road there are 135 places to visit — 33 wildlife, forests & gardens, 35 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 churches and 8 parks. The must-see places are Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park (7 km), Purgatory Chasm State Reservation (7 km) and Lake Maspenock (11 km).

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

Northbridge at a glance

Location
Worcester district, Massachusetts, United States
Population
about 14,061
Coordinates
42.1515° N, 71.6495° W
Places within 50 km
135 (135 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 Northbridge

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Northbridge: 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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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Northbridge

69 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Northbridge. The closest is Purgatory Chasm State Reservation (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Northbridge

59 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Northbridge. The closest is Lake Maspenock (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Northbridge

45 churches within 100 km of Northbridge. The closest is Our Lady of Czestochowa Church (Polish) (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Northbridge

25 parks within 100 km of Northbridge. The closest is Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Northbridge

25 museums within 100 km of Northbridge. The closest is Willard House and Clock Museum (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Northbridge

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Northbridge. The closest is Mount Pisgah Conservation Area (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Northbridge

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 66 km on the road.

  1. Start in Northbridge
  2. 12 km Willard House and Clock Museum · museum, Worcester
  3. 13 km Lake Maspenock · lake, Middlesex
  4. 18 km Cormier Woods · nature spot, Worcester
  5. 6 km Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park · park, Worcester
  6. 10 km Purgatory Chasm State Reservation · nature spot, Worcester
  7. 7 km Back to Northbridge

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Northbridge by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3369Purgatory Chasm State Reservation (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3559Lake Maspenock (11 km)
    Churches1645Our Lady of Czestochowa Church (Polish) (21 km)
    Parks825Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park (7 km)
    Museums925Willard House and Clock Museum (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1123Mount Pisgah Conservation Area (30 km)
    Other attractions714Turtle Boy (22 km)
    Forts & heritage713Huguenot Fort (22 km)
    Waterfalls34Woonsocket Falls (26 km)
    Beaches & coast04Green Jacket Shoal (54 km)
    Mosques & dargahs23Worcester Islamic Center (26 km)
    Temples13Sri Lakshmi Temple (27 km)
    Treks33Midstate Trail (37 km)
    Caves01King Phillip's Cave (59 km)
    Buddhist sites01Fo Guang Buddhist Temple Boston (61 km)

    Northbridge: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Northbridge?

    Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park (park, about 7 km), Purgatory Chasm State Reservation (nature spot, about 7 km), Lake Maspenock (lake, about 11 km), Willard House and Clock Museum (museum, about 12 km), Cormier Woods (nature spot, about 13 km), Southwick's Zoo (park, about 14 km).

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

    135 places on Spotwander: 33 wildlife, forests & gardens, 35 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 churches, 8 parks, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Northbridge?

    Purgatory Chasm State Reservation, about 7 km by road; Cormier Woods (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Northbridge?

    Lake Maspenock, about 11 km by road; Hocomonco Pond (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Northbridge?

    Our Lady of Czestochowa Church (Polish), about 21 km by road; Mission Chapel (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Northbridge?

    Start in Northbridge, visit Willard House and Clock Museum, then Lake Maspenock, then Cormier Woods, then Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park, then Purgatory Chasm State Reservation, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Northbridge?

    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 Northbridge

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