Norfolk district, Massachusetts, United States

Places to visit near Walpole

Walpole is a town in Norfolk district, Massachusetts, United States, home to about 5,918 people. Within 50 km by road there are 285 places to visit — 49 parks, 47 churches, 41 wildlife, forests & gardens and 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are BCT 10 (2 km), Moose Hill Farm (4 km) and Francis William Bird Park (4 km).

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

Walpole at a glance

Location
Norfolk district, Massachusetts, United States
Population
about 5,918
Coordinates
42.1418° N, 71.2495° W
Places within 50 km
285 (285 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 parks and churches

Top places to visit near Walpole

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Walpole: 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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Parks near Walpole

49 parks within 100 km of Walpole. The closest is Francis William Bird Park (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Walpole

47 churches within 100 km of Walpole. The closest is Saint Paul's Episcopal Church (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Walpole

41 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Walpole. The closest is Moose Hill Farm (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Walpole

31 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Walpole. The closest is Neponset Reservoir (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Walpole

26 museums within 100 km of Walpole. The closest is Metropolitan Waterworks Museum (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Walpole

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Walpole. The closest is Roxbury High Fort (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Walpole

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Walpole
  2. 2 km BCT 10 · trek, Norfolk
  3. 2 km Moose Hill Farm · hill, Norfolk
  4. 4 km Francis William Bird Park · park, Norfolk
  5. 10 km Medfield Rhododendron Reservation · nature spot, Norfolk
  6. 2 km Noon Hill · hill, Norfolk
  7. 7 km Back to Walpole

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How to reach Walpole

    All places near Walpole by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Walpole by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Other attractions5050Tom Brady (7 km)
    Parks4949Francis William Bird Park (4 km)
    Churches4747Saint Paul's Episcopal Church (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens4141Moose Hill Farm (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3131Neponset Reservoir (8 km)
    Museums2626Metropolitan Waterworks Museum (28 km)
    Forts & heritage2020Roxbury High Fort (30 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints77Noon Hill (7 km)
    Beaches & coast44Savin Hill and Malibu Beach (31 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Sharon Mosque (8 km)
    Treks22BCT 10 (2 km)
    Temples22Sri Lakshmi Temple (27 km)
    Caves11King Phillip's Cave (26 km)
    Waterfalls11Pawtucket Falls (27 km)
    Buddhist sites11Fo Guang Buddhist Temple Boston (36 km)

    Walpole: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Walpole?

    BCT 10 (trek, about 2 km), Moose Hill Farm (hill, about 4 km), Francis William Bird Park (park, about 4 km), Noon Hill (hill, about 7 km), Tom Brady (attraction, about 7 km), Medfield Rhododendron Reservation (nature spot, about 8 km).

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

    285 places on Spotwander: 50 other attractions, 49 parks, 47 churches, 41 wildlife, forests & gardens, 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest park to Walpole?

    Francis William Bird Park, about 4 km by road; Millennium Park (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Walpole?

    Saint Paul's Episcopal Church, about 16 km by road; Mary Immaculate of Lourdes Church (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Walpole?

    Moose Hill Farm, about 4 km by road; Medfield Rhododendron Reservation (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Walpole?

    Start in Walpole, visit BCT 10, then Moose Hill Farm, then Francis William Bird Park, then Medfield Rhododendron Reservation, then Noon Hill, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Walpole?

    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 parks and churches.

    Towns near Walpole

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