Newbury College Travel Information (Norwood, MA)

Blackstone River Valley, Rhode Island, and Woonsocket Area The city of Woonsocket shares Providence’s urban setting but is much more firmly tied to the Industrial Revolution than her southern sister. The river waters surging through the Blackstone Gorge made ... Woonsocket, RI

Cumberland, Rhode Island The town of Cumberland occupies the rural northeastern corner of Rhode Island. Flanked by the Blackstone River and the city of Woonsocket, most of Cumberland’s attractions are found along Route 114, a... Cumberland, RI

Garden in the Woods and Framingham This is a lovely walk among woods and flowers whose attractions change with the seasons. It is a special treat for gardeners and wildflower enthusiasts. The garden is a living museum of temperate Nort... Boston, MA

Grafton, Massachusetts, and the Blackstone River Valley If you did not hear about Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg in the fourth grade, now’s the time. This is said to be the longest geographic name in the United States. It’s an Indian wo... Grafton, MA

South of Boston around Franklin If you’re driving to Boston from the south, there’s an unusual sight on Route 3. Heading north, look to your right at exit 13 and you’ll see a white Boston Gas Company tank painted with huge swashes o... Franklin, MA

Other Activities

• Boston and Greater Boston Off the Beaten Path Travel
• Outer Suburbs of Boston Walking Tours and City Walks
• Central Massachusetts and the Pioneer Valley Off the Beaten Path Travel
• Northern Rhode Island Off the Beaten Path Travel
• Boston Area Walking Tours and City Walks

Upton State Forest (Distance: 4.9 mi) Towns of Upton and Hopkinton, 5 miles west of I-495, 8 miles south of I-90, 30 miles west of Boston, Massachusetts, and 30 miles north of Providence, Rhode Island. There's a moderate amount of climbin...

Upton, MA - Mountain Biking - length:3 mi

Hopkinton Cruise (Distance: 5.2 mi) This ride begins at the town green in Hopkinton, at the starting line for the world-famous Boston Marathon. Instead of following the busy streets the marathon takes, this ride heads south and west in...

Hopkinton, MA - Road Biking - length:41.2 mi

Upton State Forest (Distance: 5.8 mi) A large portion of this ride is on fairly new trails. The surface feels like a sponge because the dirt has not been packed down by years of trail use. Additionally, the stumps in the trail have not b...

Upton, MA - Mountain Biking - length:6.4 mi

Hopkinton Cruise Ride (Distance: 5.9 mi) The Hopkinton Cruise is a hilly tour of the less-traveled roads of Hopkinton, Hopedale, Mendon, Uxbridge, Upton, and Westborough. This rural area explores the wonderful suburbs between Worcester and B...

Hopkinton, MA - Road Biking - length:42.5 mi

Upton State Forest (Distance: 6.0 mi) Well-marked dirt trails lead you past Lady’s Slipper flowers and lichen-crusted boulders to Dean Pond, a great place to stop for lunch. Return to your car on the Mammoth Rock Trail, scrambling between...

Upton, MA - Hiking - length:3.3 mi

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Milford Milford Country Club Condominiums Private Non-Equity, 9 holes 2000 yards, par 54 1.4 miles from center of Newbury College

Hopedale Hopedale Country Club Public, 9 holes 3894 yards, par 35 2.2 miles from center of Newbury College

Maplegate Maplegate Country Club Public, 18 holes 6815 yards, par 72 4.3 miles from center of Newbury College

Pinecrest Pinecrest Golf Club Public, 18 holes 4906 yards, par 66 5.2 miles from center of Newbury College

Franklin Franklin Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6741 yards, par 70 6.8 miles from center of Newbury College

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