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Wilmington, MassachusettsWilmington
Skip as a base: Wilmington is a 23,000-person suburb with two MBTA stops and no hotel. Sleep in Tewksbury or Woburn and come for a half-day.
Wilmington sits where I-93 and I-95 meet, 25-30 min north of Boston by MBTA Commuter Rail. It has a town museum in an 18th-century tavern, a monument to the Baldwin apple, a former Bruins practice rink and a swim beach on Silver Lake. There is no hotel in town; the nearest beds are in Tewksbury. Treat it as a half-day between Boston and Lowell, not a destination.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Jun-Sep for the lake; Sep-Oct for foliage
- avoid Jan-Feb (ice, snow, no lake)
- Airport
- BOS
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Wilmington, Massachusetts911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Wilmington Police (non-emergency)978-658-5071
- Poison Control (24 h)1-800-222-1222
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Wilmington, Massachusetts, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyA low-crime Boston suburb; the real risks are highway traffic on I-93 and I-95, winter ice on pavements…
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 978-658-5071 Wilmington Police (non-emergency) · 1-800-222-1222 Poison Control (24 h)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBOS Boston Logan International (About 30-40 min by car via I-93; MBTA Commuter Rail from North Station, then taxi or bus from Wilmington or Reading).
- Getting aroundA car is the practical choice: sights are spread along Route 38, Route 62 and Route 129, and sidewalks are patchy.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3-6
- Sit-down mealSit-down dinner, before tax and tip$18-35
- Street or quick mealDiner breakfast$10-18
- BeerDraught beer in a restaurant bar$7-10
- Budget bedExtended-stay suite (up to 4), a night, per roomUS$160
- Mid-range bedBudget motel room (Tewksbury), a night, per roomUS$120
- High-end bedBudget motel room (Tewksbury), a night, per roomUS$160
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$130 · High US$240
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BOS Boston Logan International (About 30-40 min by car via I-93; MBTA Commuter Rail from North Station, then taxi or bus from Wilmington or Reading)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Mar
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: Jun–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Sep (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Wilmington, Massachusetts: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
11 rd
Feb
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
10 rd
Mar
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
11 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
12 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
11 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
11 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is the practical choice: sights are spread along Route 38, Route 62 and Route 129, and sidewalks are patchy. MBTA Commuter Rail serves two stations - Wilmington Center (Lowell line) and North Wilmington (Haverhill line) - both to Boston North Station. Local buses are limited; taxis and rideshare fill the gaps.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 40-50 min
MBTA Commuter Rail from Wilmington Center or North Wilmington to North Station
Weekend schedules are thinner; check the timetable both ways.
Lowell, Massachusetts
goDoor to door: About 30-40 min
MBTA Lowell line from Wilmington Center, or 20-25 min by car on I-93 and Route 133
Mill museums and canals; pairs well with a Wilmington morning.
Door to door: About 20 min
Car via I-93 north and Route 125
College town with a walkable centre and the Addison Gallery.
North Reading
goDoor to door: About 10-15 min
Car via Route 62 east
Small-town stop; combine with the Ipswich River trails.
Westford
goDoor to door: About 25-30 min
Car via I-495 and Route 110
Apple orchards and quiet back roads.
Groton, Massachusetts
cautionDoor to door: About 35-40 min
Car via Route 119 west
Better as a half-day with a car; no direct transit.
Billerica
goDoor to door: About 15 min
Car via Route 129 west
Neighbouring town; canal-side paths.
Townsend, Massachusetts
cautionDoor to door: About 45-50 min
Car via Route 119 and Route 13
Rural and slow by road; a full half-day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Tewksbury (Andover Street / Route 133)
The nearest cluster of hotels, about 10-15 min north on I-93; Fairfield Inn, Residence Inn, Motel 6 and extended-stay options.
Woburn
About 15-20 min south on I-93; more rooms and restaurants, easy for Boston.
Wilmington itself
No hotel in town; plan to drive or take the train in.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60-100 excl. bed
- Mid
- $100-170 excl. bed
- High
- $170+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel room (Tewksbury or Woburn)1 × 1 night × US$190 | US$190 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$130 | US$260 |
| MBTA Commuter Rail, Wilmington to Boston North Station, return2 × US$16 · check | US$32 |
| Rideshare, Tewksbury hotel to Wilmington centre1 × US$20 · check | US$20 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$53 |
| Trip total≈ US$293 per person per day, bed included | US$585 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Wilmington has no hotel, so beds are priced in nearby Tewksbury. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3-6 |
| Diner breakfast | $10-18 |
| Pizza or sub lunch | $10-16 |
| Sit-down dinner, before tax and tip | $18-35 |
| Draught beer in a restaurant bar | $7-10 |
| MBTA Commuter Rail, zone fare to Boston | $6-9 one way (check) |
| Rideshare across town | $12-20 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No hotel in Wilmington: book Tewksbury or Woburn and drive in.
- Alcohol rules are strict: bars must sit inside restaurants and you generally have to order food to drink.
- Silver Lake beach is seasonal (roughly June to mid-September) and only lifeguarded at set hours.
- Museum hours are limited and partly seasonal: check before you go.
- I-93 and I-95 back up at rush hour; time Boston runs outside 7-9am and 4-6pm.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Wilmington Police (non-emergency)
- 978-658-5071
- Poison Control (24 h)
- 1-800-222-1222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Wilmington Police (non-emergency)978-658-5071
- Poison Control1-800-222-1222
Embassy
No embassies in Wilmington; consulates and embassies are in Boston.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- MBTA Commuter Rail, Wilmington to North Station: about $6-9 one way, 25-35 min (check)
- Rideshare, Tewksbury hotel to Wilmington centre: about $15-25
- Taxi across town: about $10-18
Say or show
- Where is the train station? — Where is the train station?
- One ticket to Boston, please — One ticket to Boston, please
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Is the beach open today? — Is the beach open today?
- A table for two, please — A table for two, please
- Thank you — Thank you
Tipping is expected: 18-22% at sit-down restaurants, $1-2 a drink, 15-20% for taxis.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Wilmington, Massachusetts. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun-Sep for the lake; Sep-Oct for foliage · avoid Jan-Feb (ice, snow, no lake) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 8 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Field-check MBTA Lowell and Haverhill line timetables for both Wilmington stations, including weekend service.
- Confirm Wilmington Town Museum opening days and hours by season before publishing a visit window.
- Verify Silver Lake beach season dates and lifeguard hours with the town.
- Add a Tewksbury bed cluster page, since Wilmington itself has no hotel.