Franklin district, Massachusetts, United States

Places to visit near Whately

Whately is a town in Franklin district, Massachusetts, United States, home to about 1,600 people. Within 50 km by road there are 82 places to visit — 27 wildlife, forests & gardens, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 5 churches. The must-see places are South Sugarloaf Mountain (6 km), Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation (7 km) and Mount Toby (12 km).

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Whately, Massachusetts
Whately, Franklin district, Massachusetts, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Whately at a glance

Location
Franklin district, Massachusetts, United States
Population
about 1,600
Coordinates
42.4398° N, 72.6348° W
Places within 50 km
82 (82 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Whately

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Whately

82 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Whately. The closest is Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Whately

78 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Whately. The closest is South Sugarloaf Mountain (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Whately

46 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Whately. The closest is Campus Pond (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Whately

25 churches within 100 km of Whately. The closest is Old Chapel (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Whately

14 museums within 100 km of Whately. The closest is Historic Deerfield Walking Tour (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Whately

13 parks within 100 km of Whately. The closest is Look Memorial Park (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Whately

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Whately
  2. 6 km South Sugarloaf Mountain · viewpoint, Franklin
  3. 1 km Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation · nature spot, Franklin
  4. 6 km Mount Toby · viewpoint, Franklin
  5. 9 km Robert Frost Trail · trek, Hampshire
  6. 5 km Old Chapel · church, Hampshire
  7. 13 km Back to Whately

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How to reach Whately

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Whately by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2782Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2478South Sugarloaf Mountain (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1246Campus Pond (13 km)
    Churches525Old Chapel (13 km)
    Museums314Historic Deerfield Walking Tour (15 km)
    Parks413Look Memorial Park (14 km)
    Forts & heritage112Hail to the Sunrise (40 km)
    Other attractions211Bridge of Flowers (25 km)
    Treks25Robert Frost Trail (12 km)
    Buddhist sites22Leverett Peace Pagoda (17 km)
    Waterfalls02Campbell Falls State Park Reserve (82 km)
    Beaches & coast01Babb's Beach Recreation Area (58 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Madina Masjid (87 km)

    Whately: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Whately?

    South Sugarloaf Mountain (viewpoint, about 6 km), Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation (nature spot, about 7 km), Mount Toby (viewpoint, about 12 km), Robert Frost Trail (trek, about 12 km), Old Chapel (church, about 13 km), Campus Pond (lake, about 13 km).

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

    82 places on Spotwander: 27 wildlife, forests & gardens, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 churches, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Whately?

    Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation, about 7 km by road; Joseph Allen Skinner State Park (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Whately?

    South Sugarloaf Mountain, about 6 km by road; Mount Toby (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Whately?

    Campus Pond, about 13 km by road; Oxbow Marina (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Whately?

    Start in Whately, visit South Sugarloaf Mountain, then Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation, then Mount Toby, then Robert Frost Trail, then Old Chapel, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Whately?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Whately

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