These 8 Stunning Waterfalls Are Just A Short Drive Away From Boston

There are 8 incredible waterfalls right in our backyard and just a close drive from Boston!

Walking in nature can refresh the soul and renew the spirit. And a waterfall is one of the most breathtaking sights in nature! The mesmerizing sound of the water as it falls, the mist that rises from the bottom, and the sheer power of the cascading water make for a truly unforgettable experience. Close your eyes and picture it already.

Walking in nature has many benefits for our mental and physical health. It can reduce stress and anxiety, improve mood, and increase physical fitness. A walk in nature is a great way to clear your mind and relax your body. The sights, sounds, and smells of nature can help to soothe your senses and bring a sense of peace and tranquility.

When you add the beauty of a waterfall to the mix, the experience becomes even more magical. Watching the water cascade down the rocks can be hypnotic and mesmerizing. The sound of the water falling is calming and soothing, and the mist that rises from the bottom can refresh your skin and senses.

Walking to a waterfall can also be an adventure. Many waterfalls are located in remote areas, and the hike to get there can be an exciting and challenging experience. The trail may be steep and rocky, but the reward of reaching the waterfall is well worth the effort.

So where are these magical and mystical waterfalls near Boston? Take a look, and take a hike sometime!

178 Washington St, Melrose, MA

This fall is the closest to Boston. It's most beautiful after a heavy rain. If you go during a dry week, you will be disappointed! But it's only a 5-minute walk to the falls, so it's worth checking out!

https://newenglandwaterfalls.com/ma-thecascade-melrose.html

Cobblestones of Lowell, 91 Dutton St, Lowell, MA

Pawtucket Falls is on the Merrimack River and while it's a 5.6-mile hike, everyone says the waterfall is the most beautiful part of the journey!

https://www.nps.gov/blrv/learn/historyculture/pawtucketfalls.htm

Intersection of Main St., Manchaug Rd., Whitins Rd., and Putnam Hill Rd. The waterfall is at the southwest corner of the intersection.

There are two waterfalls within close distance in Sutton, MA! The Blackstone River Waterfall is bigger, but people say that the Manchaug is more stunning.

https://suttonmass.org/about/pondlakeriver/manchaugfalls/

Trailhead and parking area are on Purgatory Road in Lyndeborough, NH. From the junction of Rt. 101 and Rt. 101A

There are actually three waterfalls on this hike so there's lots to look at.

http://www.nhfamilyhikes.com/hikes.php?hike=Purgatory%20Falls

178-100 Warwick Rd, Royalston, MA

This is a not really a waterfall, but more of a beautiful cascade. "The falls is seasonal but is splendid in high water. Spirit Falls can also be easily combined with other highly recommended natural features in the area, specifically Doane's Falls and Royalston Falls."

https://newenglandwaterfalls.com/ma-spiritfalls.html

58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA

This is where the Charles River meets the South Natick Dam.

https://www.natickhistoricalsociety.org/south-natick-dam

599 Main St, West Townsend, MA

"Trap Falls is much more impressive than its size would indicate. In the right water conditions, three separate plunges dump into a shallow pool. The center falls is slightly higher than the others, and is shaped like a punchbowl."

https://newenglandwaterfalls.com/ma-trapfalls.html

Off Route 165 west, take Escoheag Hill Road north for one mile to the trailhead by an old cabin.

If you think you're seeing a waterfall you will be disappointed. Stepstone Falls is really what it's name says... they're more of a staircase of water that cascades downwards.

https://newenglandwaterfalls.com/ri-stepstonefalls.html