Overview
Billerica is a city of 42,000 people (2020) in Massachusetts that is on the border between Boston’s inner suburbs to the south and the Merrimack Valley region to the north.
2 sights · 4 things to do · 5 places to eat · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Billerica
The Billerica Historical Museum
Formerly the Howe School, which was the major school in Billerica before the building of the Billerica Memorial High School, it has since been renovated into a museum documenting the history of Billerica
Nutting Lake Conservation Land
Beautiful to visit in both spring and summer, this land is home to Micozzi Beach, which includes an on-duty lifeguard and boat ramp. Great spot for ice-fishing in the winter.
Yankee Doodle Homecoming
A big town parade and fair. Arts and crafts tables, food, and games following the parade. Witness a recreation of the tar and feathering of Thomas Ditson, along with a model colonial camp and war reenactments.
Grigg's farm
Large farm stand. Fresh vegetables and fruit always available. Known for wide selection of flowers. Attached, Augusta's sub shop ranging $6-9. Ice cream all summer long.
Billerica Farmer's Market
Billerica Farmers Market provides members of the community a place to purchase fresh, local produce and goods directly from farmers and producers in a congenial atmosphere and provides farmers and producers a direct mark…
Middlesex Canal Museum
The Middlesex Canal Museum
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 18°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Mar. (climate data from nearby Bedford)
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.
- BED Laurence G Hanscom Field, Bedford — 6 mi away. Directions
- BOS Boston Logan International Airport, Boston — 19 mi away (major hub). Directions
Take Interstate 95 to Rt. 3 (via exit 32).
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Typical meal: about $6 per person at listed restaurants.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning The Billerica Historical Museum, Billerica Farmer's Market
- Lunch Belly Buster's
- Afternoon Yankee Doodle Homecoming, Middlesex Canal Museum
- Dinner Mangia Mangia
Day 2
- Morning Nutting Lake Conservation Land
- Lunch Sichuan Gourmet
- Afternoon Grigg's farm
- Dinner Di Vito’s
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
By car
Take Interstate 95 to Rt. 3 (via exit 32).
Billerica is located 20 miles (32 km) north-northwest of Boston along the Northwest Expressway (Massachusetts) portion of U.S. Route 3. The town is also less than 3 miles (5 km) from the Massachusetts Route 128/Interstate 95 High-Technology belt to the south and less than 2 miles (3 km) from the Interstate 495 (Massachusetts) outer belt highway to the north.
By train
Take the MBTA train - T line from North Station in Boston to the North Billerica stop, which is the second to last stop for this line. Or first stop coming from Lowell, MA.
- MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority), +1 617-222-3200. Services across Massachusetts.
- LRTA (Lowell Regional Transit Authority), +1 978-459-0164. Bus routes across the Lowell area and neighboring towns, including Billerica.
See
See The Billerica Historical Museum
Formerly the Howe School, which was the major school in Billerica before the building of the Billerica Memorial High School, it has since been renovated into a museum documenting the history of Billerica
See Nutting Lake Conservation Land
Beautiful to visit in both spring and summer, this land is home to Micozzi Beach, which includes an on-duty lifeguard and boat ramp. Great spot for ice-fishing in the winter.
Do
Do Billerica Farmer's Market
Billerica Farmers Market provides members of the community a place to purchase fresh, local produce and goods directly from farmers and producers in a congenial atmosphere and provides farmers and producers a direct market for their produce and goods to support local agriculture and producer while educating the community about eating healthfully and maintaining a healthy environment with sustainable agriculture.
Buy
There's not too much in the way of shopping directly in Billerica, but the surrounding towns like Burlington (Massachusetts) offer more options.
Eat
Eat Sichuan Gourmet
Authentic Sichuan dishes, some extremely spicy. Best Chinese food North of Boston!
Eat Belly Buster's
Great place for a good and fast breakfast. Casual atmospheric. Make sure to stop at ATM beforehand. Only cash, no cards accepted.
Eat Di Vito’s
Local, family-run Italian pizza and sub shop. Tons of great food and can go for just a single slice if you're not that hungry. Delicious subs.
Eat Riverview
A small diner on Rt. 4 next to the bridge going over the Concord river. Coffee comes with free refills. Includes a drive through for those in a hurry. Serves Breakfast and lunch.
Eat Mangia Mangia
Cozy, authentic Italian restaurant located in the center of the town. Meals are large, even at lunchtime. Very friendly and fast service.
Sleep
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