Doane's Falls, Royalston

Name: Doane's Falls
Address: Royalston, United States

#1 among attractions in Royalston

Nature, Natural attraction, Top attraction, Waterfall

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Doane's Falls is a series of five waterfalls located in Royalston, Massachusetts along an 0.2-mile section of Lawrence Brook, a tributary of the Millers River that originates from Laurel Lake in Fitzwilliam. The falls are part of a 46-acre open space preserve acquired in 1959 by the land conservation non-profit organization The Trustees of Reservations. The 22-mile Tully Trail passes through the property. ()

Established: 1959 (65 years ago)Coordinates: 42°38'55"N, 72°12'13"W

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Doane's Falls – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royalston Falls, Old Town Hall, Jacobs Hill, Spirit Falls.

4.3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Royalston Falls, Royalston
110 min walk • Royalston Falls is a 50 foot waterfall and granite gorge located in Royalston, Massachusetts along Falls Brook, a tributary of the Tully River which in turn is a tributary of the Millers River.
4 miS
Museum
Old Town Hall, Athol
102 min walk • Old Town Hall is a historic town hall in Athol, Massachusetts. Built in 1828 as a church, it served as town hall from 1847 to 1957, and now houses the local historical society. It is architecturally a good example of Federal period civic/religious architecture of the period.
1.7 miN
Park
Jacobs Hill, Royalston
43 min walk • Jacobs Hill is a 173-acre open space preserve in Royalston, Massachusetts acquired in 1975 by the land conservation non-profit organization The Trustees of Reservations.
1.4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Spirit Falls, Royalston
36 min walk • Spirit Falls is a 30 foot waterfall located in the Jacobs Hill open space preserve in Royalston, Massachusetts. The preserve is managed by non-profit organization The Trustees of Reservations. The 22-mile Tully Trail passes by the falls.
4.2 miSW
42°35'41"N • 72°14'24"W
Millers River Watershed Council, Athol
106 min walk • Park
6.7 miSW
Town
Orange
172 min walk • For history enthusiasts, the town is home to a number of historic sites and landmarks that provide insight into its colonial past. The Orange Historical Society Museum is a must-visit, showcasing artifacts and exhibits that highlight the town's heritage.