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SharonSharon, Massachusetts
Skip as a base. Use Sharon for one half-day: Borderland State Park and the town centre, then sleep in Foxborough or Boston.
Sharon is a residential town of about 17,600 people 27 km southwest of downtown Boston, on the MBTA Providence/Stoughton commuter line. There is no hotel cluster and no nightlife strip. What it does have is Borderland State Park, a 1,800-acre estate with the Ames Mansion and over 30 km of trails, plus a compact centre with a Revolutionary War story and a handful of good small restaurants. Treat it as a half-day or a lunch stop between Boston and Providence, not a place to book three nights.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, icy trails), Patriots home-game weekends for hotel prices nearby
- Airports
- BOS · PVD
- Nights
- 0–1
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 Sharon911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison Control (24 h)1-800-222-1222
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sharon, 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
- SafetyVery low street crime; the real risks are deer and fast traffic on Route 1 and I-95, icy trails in winter…
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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 · 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 Logan International, Boston (About 40–50 min by car outside rush hour; MBTA commuter rail from South Station to Sharon, then a walk or taxi.).
- Getting aroundA car is the practical choice: Borderland's lot is 3 km (1.9 mi) from the centre and the hotels sit on Route 1.A car is the practical choice: Borderland's lot is 1.9 mi (3 km) from the centre and the hotels sit on Route 1.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee and a pastry in the town centre$5–9
- Sit-down mealSit-down dinner, main course$18–30
- BeerBeer in a bar$7–10
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi or rideshare, Sharon centre to Route 1 hotels$15–25
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25
- Budget bedBudget motel room (Econo Lodge type), a night, per roomUS$90
- Mid-range bedBudget motel room (Econo Lodge type), a night, per roomUS$130
- High-end bedBudget motel room (Econo Lodge type), a night, per roomUS$200
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$140 · High US$260
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 Logan International, Boston (About 40–50 min by car outside rush hour; MBTA commuter rail from South Station to Sharon, then a walk or taxi.) · PVD T.F. Green, Warwick, Rhode Island (About 50–60 min by car; commuter rail from Providence to Sharon is roughly 38 min.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°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
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Sep (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sharon: 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
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
11 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
10 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
11 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Dec
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°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: Borderland's lot is 3 km from the centre and the hotels sit on Route 1. The MBTA Providence/Stoughton line stops at Sharon (1 Upland Road), roughly 30 min from Boston South Station and 38 min from Providence. Amtrak Acela and Northeast Regional do not stop in Sharon; use Route 128 station in Westwood and backtrack by commuter rail or taxi. Local buses are limited — check the MBTA site for current schedules.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Borderland State Park
goDoor to door: 15 min by car
Car via Massapoag Ave, about 6 km (3.7 mi) from the centre; no useful transitCar via Massapoag Ave, about 3.7 mi (6 km) from the centre; no useful transit
Ames Mansion tours are occasional — check the state park page before you go.
Foxborough and Gillette Stadium
goDoor to door: 15–20 min
Car via US-1 or I-95, about 10 km (6.2 mi)Car via US-1 or I-95, about 6.2 mi (10 km)
Patriot Place for shopping and dining; expect crowds on event days.
Door to door: 30–40 min to South Station
MBTA Providence/Stoughton line from Sharon station
Cheaper and easier than driving and parking.
Door to door: About 40 min
MBTA commuter rail southbound
Good pairing if you are working the Boston–Providence corridor.
Mansfield
cautionDoor to door: About 10 min
MBTA commuter rail, one stop south
Small centre; only worth it if you are already on the line.
Stoughton
cautionDoor to door: 10–15 min
MBTA commuter rail or car via Route 27
Useful for the larger Chinese restaurant strip on Route 27.
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.
Old Post Road / Route 1 strip
The only two in-town hotels sit here, near the I-95 interchange. Car needed for everything.
Sharon centre (Post Office Square)
Walkable to the library, churches and restaurants, but almost no lodging; a few rooms may appear on short-term rental sites.
Foxborough / Gillette Stadium area
10–15 min by car, far more rooms. Prices spike on Patriots home games and concert nights.
Boston or Providence
Both reachable by commuter rail in 25–40 min; better if you want a city base and a Sharon day trip.
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
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $110–170 excl. bed
- High
- $220+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel room (Best Western type)1 × 1 night × US$180 | US$180 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$140 | US$280 |
| MBTA commuter rail, Boston South Station to Sharon, one way2 × US$9 | US$18 |
| Borderland State Park parking, one car1 × US$5 · Higher for out-of-state plates. | US$5 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$51 |
| Trip total≈ US$282 per person per day, bed included | US$564 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee and a pastry in the town centre | $5–9 |
| Pizza or a sub | $12–18 |
| Sit-down dinner, main course | $18–30 |
| Ice cream at Crescent Ridge DairySeasonal; busiest on warm weekends. | $5–8 |
| Beer in a bar | $7–10 |
| Taxi or rideshare, Sharon centre to Route 1 hotels | $15–25 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | $10–25 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Trails at Borderland turn icy and muddy from December to March; wear traction and check park alerts.
- Parking at Borderland is charged, with a higher rate for out-of-state plates; bring cash or a card.
- Hotel supply in town is two properties. On Gillette Stadium event weekends nearby rates can double or sell out.
- Commuter rail runs on a limited weekend schedule and stops early; check the last train before you plan a late dinner in Boston.
- Suburban roads around Route 1 and I-95 have fast traffic and few sidewalks outside the centre.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Poison Control (24 h)
- 1-800-222-1222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison Control1-800-222-1222
Embassy
No embassies in Sharon; consulates-general are in Boston, embassies in Washington, DC.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- MBTA commuter rail, Boston South Station → Sharon: about $9 one way, 30–35 min
- MBTA commuter rail, Providence → Sharon: about $5–6 one way, about 38 min
- Borderland State Park parking: about $5 per car, more for out-of-state plates
Say or show
- Where is the train station? — Where is the train station?
- Is there parking here? — Is there parking here?
- The check, please — The check, please
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% for taxis and rideshares.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sharon. 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: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, icy trails), Patriots home-game weekends for hotel prices nearby · month by month →
- 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Field-check Borderland parking rates and Ames Mansion tour dates for 2026.
- Confirm the two in-town hotel properties are still trading under the same brands.
- Verify MBTA weekend and last-train times for the Sharon stop.
- Add a walkable-centre map with the library, churches and restaurant addresses.