Overview
Wilmington is a city of around 23,000 people (2020) in the Merrimack Valley region.
Tewksbury is a town in Massachusetts with a population of 31,000 (2020).
2 sights · 4 things to do · 4 places to eat · 5 places to stay
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Best things about Wilmington
The Aleppo Shrine Auditorium
A 2,650-seat indoor arena that was built in 1977 as the headquarters for the Aleppo Shriners, who had been based in Boston, Massachusetts since 1882. The Aleppo Shriners still own the auditorium today. The Auditorium fea…
Baldwin Apple Monument
The Balwin Apple, one of the most popular types of apples in New England and New York, and also one of the most heavily exported apples from the US, was discovered in Wilmington. According to local tradition, the apple w…
Wilmington Town Museum at the Col. Joshua Harnden Tavern
The Wilmington Town Museum at the Col. Joshua Harnden Tavern is owned by the town of Wilmington and is dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of the town. The museum is housed in a historic 18th-century taver…
Ristuccia Ice Arena
Former Practice Arena for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League. The Arena is also home to local High School teams and Select AAA and Junior teams.
Silver Lake Swim Beach
Beach located on the shores of Silver lake. Open from June to mid September, and a lifeguard is present during designated hours.
Wilmington Town Common
Located adjacent to Wilmington High School, the town common is a gathering place for the townspeople. Concerts and other community events are hosted on the Town Common. Also, the Wilmington Fourth of July Celebration is …
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°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 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.
- BED Laurence G Hanscom Field, Bedford — 8 mi away. Directions
- BOS Boston Logan International Airport, Boston — 15 mi away (major hub). Directions
Wilmington can be accessed by the major roadways of Interstates 93 and 95.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Wilmington Town Museum at the Col. Joshua Harnden Tavern, The Aleppo Shrine Auditorium, Wilmington Town Common
- Lunch Pizza Mia-
- Afternoon Ristuccia Ice Arena, Silver Lake Swim Beach
- Dinner Rocco’s Restaurant and Bar-
Day 2
- Morning Baldwin Apple Monument
- Lunch The Real McCoy
- Dinner Royal Dynasty Restaurant-
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
By car
Wilmington can be accessed by the major roadways of Interstates 93 and 95.
- From 95 North and South Take the Interstate 93 (North) exit. Follow interstate 93 until you come to Exit 38; Wilmington, Reading. There will also be signs for the exit that read “Austin Preparatory School, Exit 38”. When exiting I93 North you want to go left at the end of the ramp and that will lead you into Wilmington. Alternatively, you can take the Highway 129 exit in Reading and follow it west into Wilmington. Coming from the south on 95, take the Route 38 exit and take the 3rd exit on the roundabout. This road will bring you directly into Wilmington.
- From 93 North and South Follow Interstate 93 until you come to Exit 38; Wilmington, Reading. There will also be signs for the exit that read “Austin Preparatory School, Exit 38”. When exiting I93 North you want to go Right at the end of the ramp and that will lead you into Wilmington. When coming from the north, on I93 South, take Exit 40, Route 62. Take a left at the end of the ramp. This road will bring you through North Wilmington into Wilmington.
Tewksbury is on Highway 38, between Interstate 495 and Interstate 93.
By train
Place MBTA
Wilmington can be easily accessed by train via the Commuter Rail of the MBTA. You can take the train in and out of Boston and to points South and North using the Commuter Rail at either of Wilmington’s two train stations. North Wilmington Station provides service as far North as Haverhill and as far South as North Station, Boston. Wilmington Center Station provides service as far North as Lowell, and as far South as North Station, Boston.
See
See Baldwin Apple Monument
The Balwin Apple, one of the most popular types of apples in New England and New York, and also one of the most heavily exported apples from the US, was discovered in Wilmington. According to local tradition, the apple was found near Wood Hill by William Butters (1665-1746), son of Will Butter, first white settler in Wilmington. William Butters raised the tree in his yard, near the present Baldwin Apple Monument. A monument to the Baldwin apple now marks the location (on today's Chestnut Street in Wilmington). The monument's inscription reads: This monument marks the site of the first Baldwin Apple Tree found growing wild near here. It fell in the gale of 1815. The apple first known as the Butters, Woodpecker or Pecker apple was named after Col. Loammi Baldwin of Woburn. Erected in 1895 by the Rumford Historical Association.
See Wilmington Town Museum at the Col. Joshua Harnden Tavern
The Wilmington Town Museum at the Col. Joshua Harnden Tavern is owned by the town of Wilmington and is dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of the town. The museum is housed in a historic 18th-century tavern and is an excellent example of quality construction practices of the late 18th century. Free tours of the museum are held on the first or second Sunday of the month between 2PM and 4PM. The museum is also open from September to June on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10AM to 2PM. Summer hours - The museum is open July and early August on Thursdays and Fridays from 10AM to 2PM.
Do
Do The Aleppo Shrine Auditorium
A 2,650-seat indoor arena that was built in 1977 as the headquarters for the Aleppo Shriners, who had been based in Boston, Massachusetts since 1882. The Aleppo Shriners still own the auditorium today. The Auditorium features 37,000 square feet (3,400 m2) of exhibit space in the arena and 11,600 square feet (1,080 m2) of meeting space in three meeting rooms. Its main lobby features 3,300 square feet (310 m2) of space. The Auditorium can seat up to 4,150 for boxing, wrestling, mixed martial arts and concerts, among other events. All MMA events promoted by World Championship Fighting w54 hosted at the auditorium. Trade shows, sporting events, conventions, banquets and the Shrine Circus are also held at the Auditorium. The building is handicapped accessible and has a 24-foot (7 m) ceiling height. Because of its location in an office park off I-93, there is plenty of parking, including 1,500 in its own parking lot. The Auditorium is home of the Boston Derby Dames women's flat track roller derby league.
Do Silver Lake Swim Beach
Beach located on the shores of Silver lake. Open from June to mid September, and a lifeguard is present during designated hours.
Do Wilmington Town Common
Located adjacent to Wilmington High School, the town common is a gathering place for the townspeople. Concerts and other community events are hosted on the Town Common. Also, the Wilmington Fourth of July Celebration is centered at the Town Common.
Eat
Eat The Real McCoy
All day breakfast and lots of fried food.
Eat Pizza Mia-
Pizza, calzones, sandwiches, smoked/BBQ items, pasta, salads, and grilled items.
Eat Rocco’s Restaurant and Bar-
Italian dining with full service bar. Enjoy Italian dining in a friendly atmosphere, or enjoy a drink at Rocco’s newly refurbished bar.
Eat Royal Dynasty Restaurant-
Specializing in Polynesian, Mandarin and Szechuan cuisine.
Drink
Wilmington has strict laws about the consumption of alcohol in public venues. Accordingly, one must place an order for food when ordering an alcoholic beverage. There are no establishments in Wilmington that serve strictly as a "bar"; all bars have to be within the confines of a restaurant.
Sleep
Go next
- Boston is the largest city in New England, the capital of the state of Massachusetts, and one of the most historic, wealthy and influential cities in the United States of America. Its plethora of museums, historical sights, and wealth of live performances, all explain why the city gets 16.3 million visitors a year, making it one of the ten most popular tourist locations in the country.
- Salem is best known for the "Salem Witch trials" even though the hysteria really started in what is now Danvers. The city is well worth a day-trip from Wilmington, or even a trip in its own right, to see what basically amounts to a three-dimensional textbook of American architectural history.
- Lowell is quite nearby
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