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Town in Massachusetts, United States
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The Boroughs are a collection of three towns (Westborough, Northborough, and Southborough) in the Worcester County region of Central Massachusetts in the United States of America. The area is home to around 45,000 people.
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This memorial site commemorates the location of the Cordaville Woolen Factory, the largest Southborough factory in the 19th century.
Pick your own berries or buy something at the farm store on this farm that's been around since 1722. Nourse also carries a line of its own jams and pies as well as a few other locally produced packaged foods.
Pick your own strawberries, blueberries, apples, and pumpkins.
This annual festival is held throughout town on Columbus Day Weekend. Food stands, local business tents, and live entertainment contribute to a quaint atmosphere.
Freestyle trampoline, dodgeball, and even fitness classes.
Large wildlife reservation located between a state office complex and Chauncey Lake. You can walk around the lake, but you are not allowed to use the beach unless you are a resident of Westborough or Northborough. The area is crisscrossed with trails. There is a parking area of Route 135 near the Northborough town line which provides access to the far western side of the park. The park terrain is fairly flat, although there are some small hills that you could choose to climb, the biggest just leads to the office complex. The area is mostly forested, but MassWildlife purposely cuts back areas so they can run ecosystem studies so parts are open field and scrub land.
Large conservation area stretching across all three towns. Named after Cedar Hill, an easily hikeable small hill with views of the surrounding area. Access is a bit tricky since Cedar Hill doesn't have an address. You will find an access point off Lyman St in Westborough north of Route 9. Once you reach Westborough State Hospital, look out for a dirt road branching off across a field. At the end of the road is a parking area and a sign indicating that you are in the right place.
This reservoir provides drinking water for several towns in the region. Stop by for shoreline fishing (permit required), hiking, walking trails, bird watching, picnicking, and, in the winter, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
Public 18 hole golf course located off Route 9
36 hole golf course located in a rolling countryside setting.
A 9-hole public golf course. Includes a small club-house with a pro-shop and snack bar with beer and wine available.
18 hole public golf course with a popular clubhouse bar and restaurant.
9 hole public golf course located near Sudbury Reservoir. No tee time required.
Delicatessen famous for their tuna sandwich, a local favorite.
Formerly "Southborough House of Pizza - Station II," this pizzeria has since taken on its own "gourmet" identity.
Divey bar and restaurant located in strip mall along Route 9. Not the highest quality food, but cheap with fast service. JP's has no windows and is almost exclusively regulars, but it's not unfriendly. This is the kind of place where people come after work and order generous pours of straight liquor while watching golf. JP's has defiantly refused to embrace the yuppified airs of the rest of the Boroughs which you may find refreshing. Cash only.
Located in the center of town, this diner offers excellent pancakes.
Small, very popular deli with a diverse selection of sandwiches and paninis. Everything comes with a free pickle.
A pizzeria known both for its pizza and for its large sandwiches and salads.
Located in the town's old firehouse, this pizzeria is a staple of the Southborough downtown. Family owned and operated for over 40 years. Delivery available.
Small stripmall Persian restaurant. Chop has a small menu focused on grilled meat skewers, but they do have a few vegetarian options like falafel.
Yes, it's a chain, but one generally confined to southern New England. Affordable Italian food and brick oven pizza.
Huge Tex-Mex restaurant located along Route-9. Gigantic portions at affordable prices with fast and attentive service. Tiles covering every surface and piped in Mariachi music. Casa Vallarta has all your favorite Mexican beers on tap.
Japanese restaurant and sushi bar located in downtown Westborough.
Italian restaurant.
Well prepared American bar&grill food. Think steak-frite, salmon, burgers, etc. Cocktails, wine, and beer.
A Chinese restaurant on the border of Southborough and Ashland. Known locally as always having an empty dining room and a crowded bar.
Korean BBQ and sushi.
Classic upscale Italian dining with a vast wine selection and private dining available.
Popular, but pricey sushi restaurant. Yes, it's located in a strip mall, but so are most things in this area.
Tiny brewery with a nice range of styles to choose from. They offer free samples, full pints, and growler fills in their small taproom.
A popular bar with cheap, no frills drinks.
An old world style Irish Pub with two full service bars, Keno, pool tables, darts and a game room. Surprisingly well-prepared food.
They've been roasting coffee at this old grist mill since 1994. Not really a coffeeshop, but you can taste some here and buy a bag of beans. Armeno can also be found served around the region.
Tropical themed coffee shop with a large selection of lattes. There are also baked goods for sale and a few grilled cheese options.
Very small local coffeeshop chain and roaster. The Westborough location only serves coffee and pastries. There is limited seating inside, but they do carry the full selection of beans for purchase.
Cheap hotel located at the intersection of Route 9 and Route 20. $75/night
It's not exactly nice, but at $60/night you can't complain about much.
A cheap, but comfortable accommodation.
This hotel is located in a large office park at the intersection of two very busy highways.
Corporate extended stay place on the north side of Route 9.
Corporate extended stay hotel on the south side of Route 9.
Corporate extended stay hotel, also on the north side of Route 9, but slightly further east.
25-room family-owned inn.
Charming B&B.
Big chain hotel.
Worth a stop for any beer or wine aficionados in the area. Huge selection of hard to find beers, wines, and whiskey. Julio's frequently wins awards for their beer and whiskey selections and holds frequent tastings. The beer selection is fairly U.S. micro brewery focused, although they do have a decent selection of German and Belgian options. The British selection isn't great. Julios also sells a large variety of hot sauces and cheeses.
Massive grocery store that, while a chain, is relatively rare in New England and an attraction in its own right. Also has an onsite cafe with everything from sushi to subs and a very large wine, liquor, and beer section.
Large farmstand with everything from fresh vegetables to pies.
Large discount bookstore with an attached cafe. Tatnuck also has a large gift/trinket collection. Despite it not being a chain, this is a 35,000 square foot store with tons of options. It's not very well curated like most independent bookstores since they have plenty of space.
One of the Boston areas bicycle specialists maintains an outpost in Westborough.
A western store in a New England suburb? Yep, Wayne's has cowboy hats, boots, and other essentials.
By train
MBTA Commuter Rail serves Westborough and Soutborough (Cordaville station); however, neither station is located within walking distance of any attractions, major offices, or hotels.
By plane
There is no major airport in the area. The best airport options are Logan International in Boston and T.F. Green in Providence Both are located about an hour away.
A car is a necessity for getting around the Boroughs. Public transportation is nearly non-existent, and the three towns are quite spread out, making walking impractical.
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