Overview
Marlborough, sometimes seen as "Marlboro" is a city in Massachusetts with a population of 42,000 (2020).
3 sights · 1 things to do · 4 places to stay
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Best things about Marlborough
Ghiloni Park/Country Club
One can spend a beautiful day in the Marlborough Country Club (referred to as "Ghiloni Park" by local residents). There are soccer fields, a softball field, basketball courts, and a walking track. You can also play Golf …
Captain Peter Rice House
Marlborough Historic district
John Brown Bell
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 80°F; winter lows dip to about 18°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Mar and Nov. (climate data from nearby Wellesley)
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 — 16 mi away. Directions
- ORH Worcester Regional Airport, Worcester — 17 mi away. Directions
- BOS Boston Logan International Airport, Boston — 28 mi away (major hub). Directions
Marlboro is served by Interstate 495 and Interstate 290.
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 Ghiloni Park/Country Club, Captain Peter Rice House
- Afternoon Marlborough Historic district, John Brown Bell
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Map
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Get in
By car
Marlboro is served by Interstate 495 and Interstate 290.
By plane
Most people would arrive by Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston. General aviation is served by Marlboro Airport (9B1).
See
See Captain Peter Rice House
See Marlborough Historic district
See John Brown Bell
Do
Do Ghiloni Park/Country Club
One can spend a beautiful day in the Marlborough Country Club (referred to as "Ghiloni Park" by local residents). There are soccer fields, a softball field, basketball courts, and a walking track. You can also play Golf if you have membership. The track is popular for joggers and bicyclers. In the summer, an ice cream truck comes daily to satisfy people's cravings for ice cream in the park.
Buy
Sleep
Additional lodging options can be found a few miles away in the town of Hudson.
Nearby
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Shrewsbury
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Wayland
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Harvard
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