Suffolk district, Massachusetts, United States

Places to visit near Winthrop

Winthrop is a town in Suffolk district, Massachusetts, United States, home to about 17,618 people. Within 50 km by road there are 290 places to visit — 64 parks, 48 churches, 36 forts & heritage and 26 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Winthrop Beach (2 km), Belle Isle Marsh Reservation (2 km) and Yirrel Beach (2 km).

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Winthrop, Massachusetts
Winthrop, Suffolk district, Massachusetts, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Winthrop at a glance

Location
Suffolk district, Massachusetts, United States
Population
about 17,618
Coordinates
42.3751° N, 70.9828° W
Places within 50 km
290 (290 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Winthrop

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Winthrop: 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 Winthrop

64 parks within 100 km of Winthrop. The closest is Bremen Street Park (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Winthrop

48 churches within 100 km of Winthrop. The closest is Old Saint Stephens Church (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Winthrop

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Winthrop. The closest is Fort Winthrop (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Winthrop

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Winthrop. The closest is Belle Isle Marsh Reservation (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Winthrop

22 museums within 100 km of Winthrop. The closest is Paul Revere House (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Winthrop

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Winthrop. The closest is Lewis Wharf Marina (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Winthrop

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 17 km on the road.

  1. Start in Winthrop
  2. 2 km Winthrop Beach · beach, Suffolk
  3. 1 km Yirrel Beach · beach, Suffolk
  4. 5 km Fort Winthrop · fort, Suffolk
  5. 4 km Constitution Beach · beach, Suffolk
  6. 3 km Belle Isle Marsh Reservation · nature spot, Suffolk
  7. 2 km Back to Winthrop

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From travellers near Winthrop

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How to reach Winthrop

    All places near Winthrop by distance

    Within 15 km of Winthrop

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Winthrop by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks6464Bremen Street Park (5 km)
    Other attractions5050Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina (5 km)
    Churches4848Old Saint Stephens Church (7 km)
    Forts & heritage3636Fort Winthrop (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2626Belle Isle Marsh Reservation (2 km)
    Museums2222Paul Revere House (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2121Lewis Wharf Marina (7 km)
    Beaches & coast1111Winthrop Beach (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44Breeds Hill (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Castle Rock (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Islamic Society of Boston (12 km)
    Temples22Temple Sinai (15 km)
    Buddhist sites11Fo Guang Buddhist Temple Boston (17 km)
    Waterfalls11Newton Lower Falls Historic District (19 km)

    Winthrop: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Winthrop?

    Winthrop Beach (beach, about 2 km), Belle Isle Marsh Reservation (nature spot, about 2 km), Yirrel Beach (beach, about 2 km), Constitution Beach (beach, about 3 km), Fort Winthrop (fort, about 4 km), Bremen Street Park (park, about 5 km).

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

    290 places on Spotwander: 64 parks, 50 other attractions, 48 churches, 36 forts & heritage, 26 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest park to Winthrop?

    Bremen Street Park, about 5 km by road; Mary Ellen Welch Greenway (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Winthrop?

    Old Saint Stephens Church, about 7 km by road; Our Lady of Good Voyage Chapel (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Winthrop?

    Fort Winthrop, about 4 km by road; Lightship Nantucket (LV-112) (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Winthrop?

    Start in Winthrop, visit Winthrop Beach, then Yirrel Beach, then Fort Winthrop, then Constitution Beach, then Belle Isle Marsh Reservation, and drive back — about 17 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Winthrop?

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

    Towns near Winthrop

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