Middlesex district, Massachusetts, United States

Places to visit near Stoneham

Stoneham is a town in Middlesex district, Massachusetts, United States, home to about 21,437 people. Within 50 km by road there are 289 places to visit — 53 churches, 44 parks, 31 wildlife, forests & gardens and 30 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Stone Zoo (3 km), Spot Pond (3 km) and Ell Pond (4 km).

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

Stoneham at a glance

Location
Middlesex district, Massachusetts, United States
Population
about 21,437
Coordinates
42.4801° N, 71.0995° W
Places within 50 km
289 (289 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Stoneham

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Stoneham: 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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Churches near Stoneham

53 churches within 100 km of Stoneham. The closest is Congregation Beth Israel (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Stoneham

44 parks within 100 km of Stoneham. The closest is Pine Banks Park (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Stoneham

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

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Forts & heritage near Stoneham

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Stoneham. The closest is Bell Rock Memorial Park (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Stoneham

28 museums within 100 km of Stoneham. The closest is Munroe Tavern (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Stoneham

26 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Stoneham. The closest is Spot Pond (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Stoneham

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Stoneham
  2. 3 km Stone Zoo · nature spot, Middlesex
  3. 1 km Spot Pond · lake, Middlesex
  4. 1 km Middlesex Fells Reservation · nature spot, Middlesex
  5. 4 km Ell Pond · lake, Middlesex
  6. 7 km Temple Israel Cemetery · temple, Middlesex
  7. 5 km Back to Stoneham

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How to reach Stoneham

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    Within 15 km of Stoneham

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Stoneham by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5353Congregation Beth Israel (8 km)
    Other attractions5252First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington (11 km)
    Parks4444Pine Banks Park (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3131Stone Zoo (3 km)
    Forts & heritage3030Bell Rock Memorial Park (9 km)
    Museums2828Munroe Tavern (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2626Spot Pond (3 km)
    Beaches & coast1111Revere Beach (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints66Waitt's Mount (7 km)
    Temples22Temple Israel Cemetery (5 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Islamic Society of Boston (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Castle Rock (21 km)
    Waterfalls11Newton Lower Falls Historic District (11 km)
    Buddhist sites11Fo Guang Buddhist Temple Boston (14 km)

    Stoneham: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Stoneham?

    Stone Zoo (nature spot, about 3 km), Spot Pond (lake, about 3 km), Ell Pond (lake, about 4 km), Middlesex Fells Reservation (nature spot, about 4 km), Temple Israel Cemetery (temple, about 5 km), Spring Pond Dam (dam, about 5 km).

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

    289 places on Spotwander: 53 churches, 52 other attractions, 44 parks, 31 wildlife, forests & gardens, 30 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Stoneham?

    Congregation Beth Israel, about 8 km by road; First Parish in Malden Church (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Stoneham?

    Pine Banks Park, about 7 km by road; Fellsmere Park (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Stoneham?

    Stone Zoo, about 3 km by road; Middlesex Fells Reservation (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Stoneham?

    Start in Stoneham, visit Stone Zoo, then Spot Pond, then Middlesex Fells Reservation, then Ell Pond, then Temple Israel Cemetery, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Stoneham?

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

    Towns near Stoneham

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