Welcome to Marlborough

Named after a market town in England, Marlborough, Mass. can trace its roots all the wall back to the middle of the 17th century, when a handful of townspeople from nearby Sudbury moved west and started their own farming community in the central New England wilderness, which was then thought of us the "frontier." Over the next 150 or so years, history did not turn its back on the area in and around Marlborough. For example, Concord saw the opening salvo of the Revolutionary War in April of 1775 and 19th century writers Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Louisa May Alcott lived and worked in other nearby towns. Today, Marlborough thrives as a bedroom community of sort, boasting many big city amenities but, thankfully, lacking the high prices, traffic, and constant bustle. Industry, too, has focused its attention on this Massachusetts hamlet, particularly the Rockport Company, Compaq, and Fidelity, all of whom followed the lead of the legendary Frye Boot Company, which maintained a production plant here until the 70s. Easy access to the Massachusetts Turnpike, I-495, and other key highways, however, ensures that the sights of Boston and the rest of Middlesex County are little more than a few minutes' drive away.

Some of the top choices for visitors around the city include:

Castle Island Historic Site
The end of William J. Day Blvd, Boston
617 268 5744
During Boston's early years, this fort provided necessary protection during shipping trades. Walk the fort's perimeter and enjoy great views of the harbor and islands. Take time out to enjoy this delight.

John F. Kennedy Museum and Library
Columbia Point, Boston, MA 02125
617-929-4523
The John F. Kennedy Museum and Library is a dynamic combination museum and library, where your visit starts with a short film and then leaves you on your own to explore a series of fascinating exhibits, including the Kennedy-Nixon debate, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the space program, 1960s campaign paraphernalia and displays about Jacqueline and other Kennedy family members. The striking, I.M. Pei-designed building overlooks the water and the Boston skyline.

Boston Common
10 Charles St., Boston, MA 02108
617-635-2121
Boston Common is America's oldest park, located in the heart of Boston, offering recreation options and a glimpse at numerous monuments throughout the area. The nearly 50-acre Boston Common is among the nation's oldest public parks. Purposes have varied over the years. Public hangings took place here until 1817, and cattle grazed the Common until 1830. British troops left from Boston Common to encounter Colonial resistance at Lexington and Concord in April, 1775. Today's fare at the park ranges from swan boat rides on the lake to winter ice skating at the Frog Pond.

Boston Public Garden
Charles Street, Boston, MA 02116
617-522-1966
This park is landscaped with beautiful flower beds, intriguing lagoons, walking paths and statues, including a notable monument of George Washington upon his horse. The garden stands as a favorite among newlyweds taking wedding photos.