Westborough Local History

Westborough is the 100th town in Massachusetts, having grown from a settlement of orchards and dairies into a dynamic community of residences, trails and industry.

Some of its past industries have included manufacturing of sleighs, straw hats and boots and today is thriving on the computer and telecommunications equipment it manufactures.

Westborough Attractions

Top Attractions

Westborough Shopping

The downtown shopping area is small and compact and has everything to offer except the large and expensive designer outlets and huge malls.

Westborough Activities

Franklin Park Zoo Boston Head into the city to take in this fascinating zoo with its African Rain Forest, Bird Aviary and Flight Cage, Hooves and Horns and Children's Zoo. The entire family will be kept busy for hours.

Swan Boats Public Garden Glide on a swan boat on the lagoon, which meanders through the 24-Acre Public Garden.

Westborough Parks & Gardens

Westborough Reservoir Cnr. Bowman and Upton Rd., A great place to go to get away from the crowds. The reservoir has a demarcated picnic area, fishing and marked trails.

Walkup and Robinson Memorial Reservation off Friberg Parkway Spend an afternoon exploring the marked trails and end off with a picnic.

Round Top Hill Ruggles Street Here you'll find a lovely view of the town from the top of the hill.

Westborough Restaurants and Bars

The town grew up around fruit orchards and vegetable gardens and still claims to have the best there is to offer for the table.

Westborough Restaurants

Naked Fish Woodfire Grill 95 Turnpike Rd., Westborough Open for lunch and dinner this restaurant serves international cuisine, with a separate dining area for the smokers.

Arturo's Ristorante 50 Main St., Westborough - As the name implies, this Italian restaurant, with its casual atmosphere and great food is open for lunch and dinner.

Chef Orient 1583 Worcester Rd., Framingham The restaurant offers Japanese table cooking as well as a sushi bar and is open daily for lunch and dinner. Very reasonable priced with a great atmosphere, this place is well worth a visit on your travels.

Westborough Bars & Clubs

Sophia's 1270 Boylston Str. Being a family town Westborough is still a bit slow when it comes to late night venues, so we suggest you head into Boston, which is just down the road. Sophia's is probably one of Boston's best-unknown nightspots with its Spanish style decor offering dinner, dancing, coffee and talk under one roof. Make sure you arrive before 10pm, as the locals who do know about it, are always there.

Axis 13 Lansdowne Str. If you're looking for a head thumping heavy night Axis could be the place for you. This underground dance club starts pumping every evening at around 9.30pm, when the black lights begin to pulsate and the glow-sticks start whirling. Once you've had your fill of this head upstairs with your ID to chill out on one of the plush couches and get your head back into gear.

Mahoney's Pub –413 Park Ave. - this small street corner pub with its Guinness and accents will have you dreaming of the emerald hills of Ireland. Popular with the locals, strangers are made to feel very welcome and accepted.