Marlborough is located in Middlesex County in Eastern Massachusetts. The town owes some of its popularity to its central location and proximity to all of the region's largest cities. Marlborough was created when townspeople from nearby Sudbury petitioned the General Court to allow them to move eight miles away to establish a new town as a spot for plantations. Marlborough was incorporated first as a town in 1660.
Things to do in Marlborough
Beaver Brook Reservation
The first reservation established by the Metropolitan Parks Commission (later the MDC) in 1893. Beaver Brook Reservation is 59 acres of open fields, wetlands and woodlands. Ponds, fields, marsh, and a cascading waterfall make the park's north section a delightful place to walk or picnic. Located on Mill Street. Call 617-484-6357 for more information.
Boston Bruins Games
NHL Hockey team playing at Fleet Center. Fleet Center Box Office. The Box Office is open Monday - Sunday 11am - 7pm. Located on west side of the North Station Platform. Call 617-231-2222 for more information.
Boston Celtics Games
Individual game tickets for the season can be purchased at our 800 number or at the, Fleet Center Box. Located on west side of the North Station Platform. Call 800-4NBA-TIX for more information.
Boston Children's Museum
Boston's best museum for kids featuring many attractions for young and old. Call 617-426-6500 for more information.
Boston Commons
Visit America's first public park. Wading pool open in the summer; ice-skating in the winter. Located at Between Beacon Street & Tremont Street. Call 617-242-5642 for more information.
Boston National Historical Park Visitor Center
15 State Street, Marlborough / Boston Area, MA
Boston Red Sox
Take in a Red Sox game while in town at historic Fenway Park. Fenway Park is walking distance to Best Western Boston The Inn at Longwood. Call 617-267-1700 for more information.
4 Yawkey Way, Marlborough / Boston Area, MA
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Call for current showings and ticket prices. Located at Symphony Hall. Call 617-266-1492 for more information.
301 Massachusetts Avenue, Marlborough / Boston Area, MA
Boston Tea Party Ship and Museum
Tour a replica of the ship where the famous protest took place on December 16, 1773. Call for current admission fees. Located at Congress Street Bridge. Call 617-338-1773 for more information.
Castle Island Park
This historic site is surrounded by a small park with bike trails. Fort Independence, a pentagonal five-bastioned, granite fort built between 1834 and 1851, is the dominating feature of Castle Island. This 22-acre urban park is connected to the mainland by both pedestrian and vehicular causeways. Located on Day Boulevard. Call 617-727-5250 for more information.
Fenway Park
Tours of Fenway Park are available hourly seven days a week from 9am - 4pm or until three hours before game time on game days. Tickets can be purchased at the Fenway Park Ticket Office (subject to availability).
Fleet Center Events
Take in an event at Boston's premiere concert and event destination. Home to the Boston Bruins Hockey (NHL) and the Boston Celtics Basketball (NBA). Call 617-931-2222 for more information.
150 Causeway Street, Marlborough / Boston Area, MA
Franklin Park Zoo
Take a giant step back in time to when dinosaurs ruled the Earth! This meticulously cared for facility will certainly be a favorite for the kids. Open October - March daily 10am - 4pm; April - September weekdays 10am - 5pm & weekends & holidays 10am - 6pm. Located at Boston's 72 acre Franklin Park. Call 617-541-LION for more information.
One Franklin Park Road, Marlborough / Boston Area, MA
Freedom Trail
A 2.5-mile trail exploring 350 years of American History marked by a red line. Included are The Old Corner Bookstore, which has been frequented by Emerson, Hawthorne, and Thoreau, the site of the Boston Massacre, and Paul Revere's home. The trail begins at the Boston Common Visitor Information Center. Call 617-357-8300 for more information.
99 Chauncy Street, Marlborough / Boston Area, MA
Hammond Pond Reservation
Hammond Pond, a wooded reservation with a large, scenic pond, is located in the Chestnut Hill section of Newton adjacent to the city's Webster Conservation Area. It is a natural forest with wooded trails and large geological formations. Nearby Lost Pond has a quaking bog and system of natural trails. Located on Hammond Pond Parkway Call 617-698-1802 for more information.
Harvard University
Tours of the campus leave the Events & Information Center at 10am & 2pm Monday - Friday; 2pm Saturdays through the academic year. Summer tours mid-June - mid-August 10am, 11:15am, 2pm & 3:15pm Monday - Saturday. Call 617-495-1573 for more information.
1350 Massachusetts Avenue, Marlborough / Boston Area, MA
Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum
The Gardner Museum has been open since 1903 welcoming guests to view three floors of galleries surrounded by a garden courtyard blooming with life in all seasons. Galleries are open Tuesday -Sunday Call 617-566-1401 for more information.
280 The Fenway, Marlborough / Boston Area, MA
Jericho Ski Area
496 Brigham St. Marlborough, MA 01752 Call 508-460-3718 for more information.
John F. Kennedy Library and Museum
Follow the life of John F. Kennedy, his Presidency, and legacy. Handicapped accessible; call for current admission fees. Located at Columbia Point. Call 617-929-4523 for more information.
John Hancock Observatory
One of Boston's finest structures offering wonderful views of the city; the John Hancock Observatory will allow for you to view the city at its best both night and day. Open Monday - Saturday 9am - 10pm; Sunday noon - 10pm. Located at Trinity Place & St. James Avenue. Call 617-247-1977 for more information.
Middlesex Falls Reservation
Biking, hiking and cross-country ski trails can all be enjoyed here. The area features a 2,000-acre natural treasure, something all too rare in this urban/suburban landscape. Diverse landscape of rocky hills, meadows, wetlands, oak and hickory forests, quiet ponds, vernal pools, panoramic vistas and intriguing geological features distinguish this woodland. Located on Woodland Road. Call 617-322-2851 for more information.
Museum of Fine Arts
Visit the largest museum in New England. Call for current ticket prices. Open Monday & Tuesday. Call 617-267-9300 for more information.
465 Huntington Avenue, Marlborough / Boston Area, MA
Museum of Science
Here you can find over 400 interactive exhibits, a planetarium, and the Omni Theatre, featuring a four story screen. Call for current admission fees. Call 617-723-2500 for more information.
465 Huntington Avenue, Marlborough / Boston Area, MA
Nashoba Valley Winery
Nashoba Valley Winery is a stunning hilltop orchard overlooking the charming town of Bolton. Always growing and ever-beautiful, we are open throughout the year. Since first producing superior fruit wines in 1978, Nashoba Valley Winery has earned wide acclaim as a pioneering winery orchard and a premier destination for visitors seeking excellent wine, exquisitely prepared food, and a gorgeous country setting. Located in Bolton. Call 978-779-5521 for more information.
100 Wattaquadoc Hill Road, Marlborough / Boston Area, MA
Natick Mall
One of greater Boston's premier shopping centers, will embark on a major expansion to include Massachusetts' first-ever Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, luxury boutiques, specialty stores, and sit-down restaurants. In addition, 2 luxury condominium complexes will complement this development and position Natick Mall as New England's premier shopping and entertainment destination. Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 10pm; Sunday 11am - 6pm. Located in Natick. Call 508-655-4800 for more information.
1245 Worcester Street, Marlborough / Boston Area, MA
New England Aquarium
Over 4000 species of marine life, including sharks, exotic fish, penguins, and sea lions. Call for current admission fees. Located at Central Wharf. Call 617-973-5200 for more information.
New England Sports Center
Ice Skating facility that also features a fitness center, pro shop and a food court. Call 508-229-2700 for more information.
121 Donald Lynch Blvd., Marlborough / Boston Area, MA
Prudential Center Skywalk
The Prudential Center Skywalk offers the most breathtaking view of our amazing city. Located on in Boston's famous Prudential Center Tower Seven Hundred Feet in the air, this is certainly an experience to remember. Purchase tickets at the Skywalk Observatory Kiosk located in Prudential Arcade. The kiosk is open Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm; closed Saturday & Sunday. To purchase tickets when the kiosk is closed, please proceed up to the Skywalk on the 52nd floor of the www.prudentialcenter.com/play/skywalk.html
Solomon Pond Mall
The 2-level center at Solomon Pond Mall features 4 major department stores and more than 115 specialty shops. Many specialty stores are present however the size of the stores seems significantly smaller than at most other malls. Located at Routes 495 & 290. Call 508-303-6255 for more information.
Sports Museum Boston
Monday - Thursday: Admission is limited to 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm and 3:00pm*Hours subject to change due to FleetCenter events, please call ahead at 617-624-1234. Call 617-624-1235 for more information.
Stony Brook Reservation
Biking and hiking trails, Turtle Pond Parkways wind through extensive tree covered hills, valleys, rock-outcroppings and wetlands; past Turtle Pond and into Hyde Park. Stony Brook Reservation contains 475 acres of scenic landscapes and a variety of recreational facilities. Located on Turtle Pond Parkway at Hyde Park. Call 617-361-6141 for more information.
Trinity Church
Trinity Church is one of Boston's finest structures was founded before the American Revolution. Trinity church welcomes all with open arms, stop by to see its beauty or join the parish for a service. Four services are offered each Sunday; weekday services are offered three times a day September - June. Call 617-536-0944 for more information.
206 Clarendon Street, Marlborough / Boston Area, MA
University of Massachusetts Medical Center
The nearby Worcester campus is one of five University campuses, and one of 28 free-standing, university-based academic health science campuses in the U.S. Its main components are the School of Medicine, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and the Graduate School of Nursing. Its clinical partner is U Mass Memorial Health Care. Located in Worcester. Call 508-856-8989 for more information.
55 Lake Avenue North, Marlborough / Boston Area, MA
USS Constitution Museum
View artifacts from "Old Ironsides"! Do not miss the ship's logs, weapons, charts, journals, and hands-on displays. Handicapped accessible. Call for current admission fees. Located at Charlestown Navy Yard. Call 617-426-1812 for more information.