12 days in Fitchburg, Marlborough & Mansfield Itinerary

Fitchburg is the third largest city in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. Venture out of the city with trips to Harvard Alpaca Ranch (in Harvard), Cathedral of the Pines (in Rindge) and Nashua River Rail Trail (in Pepperell). Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Fitchburg Art Museum, immerse yourself in nature at Monadnock State Park, make a trip to Fitchburg Historical Society, and hike along Flat Rock Wildlife Sanctuary.

To see photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Fitchburg online vacation planner.

Boston to Fitchburg is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also drive. In August, daily temperatures in Fitchburg can reach 83°F, while at night they dip to 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) early enough to drive to Marlborough.

Marlborough is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Marlborough: Old Sturbridge Village (in Sturbridge), Concord (Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House, The Old North Bridge, &more) and Hartford (The Mark Twain House & Museum & Harriet Beecher Stowe Center). Next up on the itinerary: find something for the whole family at Canobie Lake Park, learn about winemaking at Moonlight Meadery & Hidden Moon Brewing, stop by Wayside Country Store, and walk around Benson Park.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Marlborough online trip itinerary builder.

Traveling by car from Fitchburg to Marlborough takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. In August in Marlborough, expect temperatures between 82°F during the day and 59°F at night. On the 30th (Mon), you're off to Mansfield.

Mansfield is a town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Mansfield: Battleship Cove (in Fall River) and Mattapoisett (Mattapoisett Harbor & Ned's Point Lighthouse). And it doesn't end there: get some fabulous bargains at Wrentham Village Premium Outlets, look for gifts at Old Country Store and Emporium, and look for all kinds of wild species at Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary.

To see traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Mansfield road trip planner.

Getting from Marlborough to Mansfield by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive. In August, plan for daily highs up to 83°F, and evening lows to 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) to allow time to drive back home.