Places to visit near

Swampscott

Swampscott is a town in Essex district, Massachusetts, United States of about 13,787 people. Within 50 km by road there are 287 places to visit: 56 parks, 47 churches and 37 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Mary Baker Eddy House, Lynn Heritage State Park and Egg Rock.

42.4709° N, 70.9176° WPop. 13,787

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Within 30 km286 places
Within 50 km287
Must-see287
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Swampscott

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:39 pm

46 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Swampscott
  2. Egg Rockriver spot · 1 hrs
  3. Revere Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Breeds Pond Outlet Damdam · 45 min
  5. Ropes Mansionheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Seaside Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Swampscott
Today’s loopSwampscottStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Swampscott?

Mary Baker Eddy House (heritage site, about 2 km), Lynn Heritage State Park (church, about 3 km), Egg Rock (river spot, about 6 km), Breeds Pond Outlet Dam (dam, about 6 km), Castle Rock (river spot, about 7 km), Seaside Park (park, about 7 km).

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

287 places on Spotwander: 56 parks, 50 other attractions, 47 churches, 37 forts & heritage, 34 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest park to Swampscott?

Seaside Park, about 7 km by road; Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Swampscott?

Lynn Heritage State Park, about 3 km by road; First Church in Salem (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Swampscott?

Start in Swampscott, visit Egg Rock, then Revere Beach, then Breeds Pond Outlet Dam, then Ropes Mansion, then Seaside Park, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.