Lunenburg, Massachusetts
Lunenburg is a community of 2,057 people in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Why visit Lunenburg
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 23 parks and trails, 17 places to eat and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include 5th street bridge, Fitchburg State University, Lunenburg Historic District and Billerica Town Common District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 16°F.
Weather in Lunenburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lunenburg
Lunenburg is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Lunenburg in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 1,760 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Lunenburg (CDP), Massachusetts (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
5th street bridge
Bridge · 3.3 mi
Cable stayed bridge in Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Fitchburg State University
School · 3.2 mi
Public university in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, United States
Whalom Park
Monument and historic site · 1.6 mi
Former amusement park in Lunenburg, Massachusetts, United States
Lanni Orchards
Farm and orchard · 1.4 mi
294 Chase Road, Lunenburg
Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 11:00-16:00
Museums and landmarks12
Lunenburg Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Billerica Town Common District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Duck Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic mill complex in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, United States
Fay Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Building in Massachusetts, United States
Fitchburg Historical Society
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Massachusetts organization
Monument Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Moran Square Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Safety Fund National Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Bank building in Fitchburg, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds23
Delli Carpini Lucina H Agricultural Preservation Restriction
Hiking and trails · 1.5 mi
Katkin Thelma R. Agricultural Preservation Restriction
Hiking and trails · 1.1 mi
11 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes17
White Thai Cuisine
Restaurant · Thai · 1.9 mi
177 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg
5 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship6
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries32
Advanced Community Experience Program
School · 0.4 mi
1025 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg
Center For Technical Education Innovation
School · 4.9 mi
122 Granite Street, Leominster
Healthcare3
Map of Lunenburg
108 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 16°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 17°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 25°F | 3.8 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 35°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 70°F | 46°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 3.5 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.4 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 51°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 40°F | 4.5 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 30°F | 3.6 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 22°F | 3.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Fitchburg Muni Ap (3 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
Worcester County has had 24 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-05-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Minute Man Airfield (MMN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Fitchburg 5 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Leominster 5 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Shirley 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Devens 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Ayer 8 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Groton 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Pepperell 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- East Pepperell 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- South Lancaster 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Clinton 12 mi south, about 20 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
- United Parish of Lunenburg, Lunenburg MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lunenburg Middle-High School, Gerhard Mullican, CC BY-SA 4.0
- United Parish of Lunenburg MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- FitchburgMA SafetyFundNationalBank, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FitchburgMA HistoricalSociety, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Parish Church across Town Common, Billerica MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Duck Mill Fitchburg, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Moran Square Diner, Fitchburg MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fitchburg Armory area, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- FitchburgMA FayClub, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Whalom Lake postcard, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Percival Hall, Found5dollar, CC BY 3.0
- Arthur J DiTommaso Memorial Bridge, Tim Pierce, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS067-E-253370 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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