Overview
Westford is a city in the Merrimack Valley of Massachusetts. With a population of roughly 25,000 (2020), it's a thriving outer suburb of Lowell, with high tech industries. Nashoba Valley ski area is here.
Chelmsford is a town in Massachusetts with a population of about 36,000 (2020). It's about 20 minutes west of Lowell.
1 sights · 3 things to do · 6 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés · 4 places to stay
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Best things about Westford
Nashoba Valley Ski Area
Powers Road. Small mountain with good instructional programs, snow tubing park.
The Butterfly Place
Daily. Feb 14-March 10AM-4PM; Apr-mid Oct 10AM - 5PM. A glass atrium living butterfly environment containing a variety of colorful plants and shrubs with up to 500 butterflies. $8/$6.
Westford Racquet and Fitness Club
provide fitness, swimming and tennis lessons/recreational fun. family atmosphere. open to all ages and abilities.
Westford Sportsmen's Club
Gun range open to all persons at least 18 years old.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 85°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 Lowell)
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 — 11 mi away. Directions
- MHT Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, Manchester — 24 mi away. Directions
- BOS Boston Logan International Airport, Boston — 27 mi away (major hub). Directions
Chelmsford serves as the intersection of the highways Route 3 and Route 495. The 495 exit is around 35 minutes north of Route 90. New Hampshire is most easily reached by driving fifteen minutes North on Route 3.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Nashoba Valley Ski Area, The Butterfly Place
- Lunch Sweet Peas
- Afternoon Westford Racquet and Fitness Club, Westford Sportsmen's Club
- Dinner Bamboo Fine Asian Cuisine
- Evening Karma
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
- I-495
Chelmsford serves as the intersection of the highways Route 3 and Route 495. The 495 exit is around 35 minutes north of Route 90. New Hampshire is most easily reached by driving fifteen minutes North on Route 3.
See
Do
Shop Kimball's Farm
Kimball's Farm is family owned, with 36 holes of adventure style mini golf, a bumper boat pond, farm animals and live animal shows. There is also a driving range and pitch and putt course. If you're hungry they have the Luncheon Grille and Seafood Shack, which serves all types of barbecued food. They also host corporate outings and private events.
Buy
Eat Sweet Peas
Unusual trinket store. ornaments, gifts for co-workers. jewelry. Designer labels.
Shop Teaching Toys/Toy Shop of Westford
Unique mix of toys, games, dolls, crafts, books, and music for kids of all ages and abilities
Eat
Eat The Java Room
Coffee house and wine bar featuring a cozy atmosphere and light bites.
Drink
Drink Karma
Asian/Japanese "fusion" restaurant. Wheelchair accessible. Takes reservations. Bar with televisions.
Sleep
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