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

Overview

Groveland is a town in Merrimack Valley with a population of 7,000 (2020).

Georgetown is a town of 8,000 (2020).

West Newbury is a small town of 4,500 (2020).

Boxford is a town of about 8,000 (2020).

3 sights · 1 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés

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Best things about Groveland

Brocklebank-Nelson-Beecher House

Boxford State Forest

Boxford Wildlife Sanctuary

Veasey Park

Offers some events, including a program to view stars with telescopes.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 81°F; winter lows dip to about 16°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Dec. (climate data from nearby North Reading)

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.
MHT Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, Manchester — 24 mi away. Directions
BED Laurence G Hanscom Field, Bedford — 24 mi away. Directions
BOS Boston Logan International Airport, Boston — 28 mi away (major hub). Directions

Take an exit off of route 495 or route 93.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

Typical meal: about $15 per person at listed restaurants.

See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Brocklebank-Nelson-Beecher House, Boxford State Forest
Lunch Riverside Pizza
Afternoon Boxford Wildlife Sanctuary, Veasey Park
Dinner West Newbury Pizza Company
Evening Pub 97

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