Experience Groton
Enjoy the Quintessential New England Charm of
Groton, Massachusetts
Planning to Visit?
The Perfect Day Trip or Weekend Visit - One Hour from Boston Whether you’re planning a scenic day trip or a relaxing weekend getaway, these videos with travel creator Alaina Pinto are the perfect way to explore Groton before you visit. Discover local restaurants, boutique shopping, Revolutionary War history, hidden gems, art, music, conservation trails, and the quintessential New England charm that makes Groton special in every season. Watch both videos below for inspiration and start planning your visit.
👉 Watch: Revolutionary History, Hidden Gems & Scenic Groton Adventures
👉 Watch: 10 Things to Do in Groton for a Perfect Weekend Getaway
Groton Featured in Yankee Magazine
Yankee Magazine recently visited Groton and discovered a small town with an extraordinary combination of history, culture, outdoor recreation and farm-to-table dining — all less than 40 miles from Boston. The article explores Groton’s independent spirit, thriving arts community, scenic landscapes and exciting momentum as a visitor destination. Read the full feature to see what makes Groton “the little town with everything you could want from a vacation.”
Historic Groton Audio Walking Tour
"A Rebel Town: Groton’s Revolutionary War Sites" is an immersive audio walking tour created by the Destination Groton Committee to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. New historic markers now bring the tour’s stories directly into the landscape, identifying significant homes, gathering places, and Revolutionary-era sites throughout Groton and connecting visitors to the more detailed stories told through the audio tour. The tour includes 16 stops: the first 10 are easily accessible on foot within Groton's town center, while the final 6 are best reached by car or bike, though several are a relatively short walk of town center. Each stop features a brief, informative 4- to 5-minute audio segment. The entire tour can comfortably be completed in under two hours.
Voices of Revolution
Explore Groton’s pivotal role in the Battle of Bunker Hill and the American Revolution in this special program presented as part of the Massachusetts 250 commemoration.
Moderated by local historian Joshua Vollmar, Voices of Revolution features historian and author Amelia McNutt discussing the experiences of America’s earliest soldiers; author, art historian and Mount Holyoke College professor Paul Staiti, PhD, examining how artists pictured the American Revolution; and Charlestown Historical Society President Julie Hall sharing the story of Asa Pollard, the first patriot killed at the Battle of Bunker Hill, and the historic musket connected to him.
Recorded at Lawrence Academy in Groton on July 19, 2026.
Groton 2036 | A Ten-Year Vision
Groton 2036 | A Ten-Year Vision is the result of a multi-year, community-driven process led by the Destination Groton Committee to explore a shared vision for the town’s future. Informed by public forums, surveys, stakeholder interviews, and expert analysis, the report brings together ideas and possibilities identified by residents, local leaders, and business owners. It highlights opportunities related to town center development, mobility and walkability, economic vitality, housing, and the preservation of Groton’s unique character. Whether you participated in the process or are learning about it for the first time, Groton 2036 serves as a resource to inform ongoing conversations and future decision-making across the community over the next decade.
Colonel William Prescott
A Town Rich in History
First settled as a trading post with Native Americans, Groton was America's original frontier. By 1655 trader John Tinker helped establish the Groton Plantation, encompassing much of today's Nashoba Valley Region.
George S. Boutwell
Nature & Recreation
Groton is located in the Nashoba Valley of Massachusetts and is the largest town in Middlesex County. With an area of 32.54 square miles, Groton offers rivers, lakes, forests, glacier hikes, bird watching, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, easy walking trails, and biking trails. A vast amount of Groton's land is protected open space and is accessible to the public. Groton has over 100 miles of trails available for outdoor enthusiasts.
Click the links below to learn more.
Acclaimed Artists:
Paul Matisse and Edmund C. Tarbell
Paul Matisse is an internationally acclaimed artist. His work incorporates elements of mechanical design and invention. His home and design space is located in the heart of Groton. The Kalliroscope Gallery is open on occasion.
Edmund C. Tarbell was born in 1862 in the Tarbell Homestead, which stands beside the Squannacook River in West Groton, Massachusetts. Tarbell, an American Impressionist painter, was a member of the Ten American Painters. He was a leading member of a group of painters that came to be known as the Boston School. His work hangs in the top National Art Galleries and numerous private collections.
- To learn more click here
Unique Dining Experiences
Groton offers unique dining experiences outside or indoors. Stop by and enjoy a meal in one of our many friendly local restaurants.
You can find more information at the Groton Visitor Center website.
Learn more about the Groton Hill Music Center.