Palmer is a beautiful city located in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America. Palmer includes within its territory other communities also: Bondsville, Thorndike, Depot Village and Three Rivers. The city has a population of more than 12.00 residents and a large area of 32 square miles. Palmer was settled in 1727 by John King, an immigrant of Edwardstone, Suffolk, England. He built a home on the banks of Chicopee River and after this, other early settlers moved into the area which is now Palmer. Palmer was incorporated by the state of Massachusetts in 1775 and since then, it is continuously developing.
Top Attractions within Palmer
Forest Lake is an area of Palmer where you can spend a whole day in the middle of the nature, admiring a beautiful pond, enjoying recreational activities like biking or jogging or having a picnic in the areas especially accommodated for this kind of activity.
Swift River is a river passing through Palmer and discharging into Windsor Dam. This is another great place to spend a day, you can try birdwatching if you are patient enough or you can just make the best out of your day enjoying a great meal at one of the restaurants located on the banks of the river.
Steaming Tender is the name of one of the greatest restaurants in Palmer. Perfect for lunch or for dinner, Steaming Tender offers a delicious menu of typical American food. The place is also child friendly, so, your kids will surely enjoy this attraction. The really interesting thing about this Palmer restaurant is that it is located in Palmer Union Station, a former train station of the city.
China House offers the best Chinese food in town. Located on Park Street, downtown Palmer, the restaurant is a favorite of locals and also tourists visiting Palmer.
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Book At | Miles/km to Palmer | Directions to Palmer | Latitude | Longitude |
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Chicopee | 14/23 | Directions | 42.17256 | -72.59491 |
Springfield | 15/23 | Directions | 42.10148 | -72.58981 |
East Brookfield | 15/24 | Directions | 42.22787 | -72.04674 |
West Springfield | 16/26 | Directions | 42.10704 | -72.62037 |
Amherst | 18/30 | Directions | 42.38037 | -72.52314 |
*Distance is calculated aerial. Actual will be different. |