Gill, Massachusetts travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Gill is a town in Franklin County, Massachusetts.

2 sights · 1 places to eat · 1 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Gill

The French King Bridge

The French King Bridge is a three-span "cantilever arch" bridge that crosses the Connecticut River on State Route 2 (The Mohawk Trail) at the border of Gill & Erving Massachusetts.

Turners Falls-Gill Bridge

The Turners Falls-Gill Bridge is a steel deck truss bridge crossing the Connecticut River in Massachusetts at the Border of the town of Gill Massachusetts & the village of Turner Falls Massachusetts.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 19°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Sep. (climate data from nearby Hartford)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
ORH Worcester Regional Airport, Worcester — 43 mi away. Directions
BDL Bradley International Airport, Hartford — 45 mi away (major hub). Directions

State Route 2

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning The French King Bridge
Lunch Wagon Wheel Country Drive In
Afternoon Turners Falls-Gill Bridge

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Photos

Map

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Get in

State Route 2

See

See The French King Bridge

The French King Bridge is a three-span "cantilever arch" bridge that crosses the Connecticut River on State Route 2 (The Mohawk Trail) at the border of Gill & Erving Massachusetts.

Maps

See Turners Falls-Gill Bridge

The Turners Falls-Gill Bridge is a steel deck truss bridge crossing the Connecticut River in Massachusetts at the Border of the town of Gill Massachusetts & the village of Turner Falls Massachusetts.

Maps