Groton, Massachusetts
Groton is a community of 1,232 people in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Why visit Groton
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 26 parks and trails, 15 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Brown Loaf, Indian Hills, Groton Inn and Bennett-Shattuck House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 14°F.
Weather in Groton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Groton
Groton is a census-designated place (CDP) comprising the main village in the town of Groton in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population of the CDP was 1,353 at the 2020 census, out of 11,315 in the entire town of Groton.
From the Wikipedia article Groton (CDP), Massachusetts (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Museums and landmarks16
Groton Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Inn in Groton, United States of America
128 Main Street, Groton
Bennett-Shattuck House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Groton, Massachusetts
District 7 School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
School building in Groton, United States of America
Gov. George S. Boutwell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Building in Massachusetts, United States
Groton High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Groton Leatherboard Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds26
14 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes15
Puritan Tavern
Diner · American · 0.5 mi
Old Groton Central Fire Station
20 Station Avenue, Groton
Tu-Sa 17:00-21:00
Cafe at Groton Wellness
Cafe · Sandwich, Coffee Shop, Chicken, Pizza, International, Burger, Greek, Italian, American · 1.2 mi
493 Main Street, Groton
Mo-Th 08:00-18:00,Fr 08:00-17:00,Sa 10:00-15:00
3 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship5
First Parish Church of Groton
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries25
Prescott School Community Center
School · 0.4 mi
145 Main Street, Groton
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School
School · 4.8 mi
49 Antietam St, Devens
Healthcare1
Map of Groton
100 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 14°F | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 16°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 24°F | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 35°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 69°F | 46°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 56°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 62°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 60°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 52°F | 4.2 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 39°F | 4.7 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 29°F | 3.7 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 20°F | 4.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Nashua Cwsu (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Middlesex County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-09-15: Hurricane Lee (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-07-19: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2015-04-13: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2013-04-19: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Minute Man Airfield (MMN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Ayer 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- East Pepperell 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Devens 5 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Nashua 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Leominster 12 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Lowell 13 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Fitchburg 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Maynard 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Hudson 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
- Marlborough 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- First Parish, Groton MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Groton Inn, Groton MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Gov. George S. Boutwell House, Groton MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- GrotonMA BennettShattuckHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Groton High School, Groton MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GrotonMA District7School, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GrotonMA LeatherboardCompany 1, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
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