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Gardner
is located in Worcester County in north-central Massachusetts. As of 2010, the population was 20,228. The city of Gardner is relatively young compared to other Massachusetts cities. It was founded in 1785 and didn't incorporate until 1923. During the early 1800s, Gardner became a center for lumber and furniture making and became known as "Chair City" and "The Furniture Capital of New England." In 1906 a "big chair" was created to become the town's landmark and is billed as the "World's Largest Chair." Over the years, several chairs have been built to replace the original. Several furniture outlet stores and some furniture manufacturing still exists in Gardner today. For outdoor recreation, Gardner is home to Dunn State Park and Lake Wampanoag Wildlife Sanctuary. Dunn State Park offers 119 acres, including a 20-acre pond. Activities at the park include swimming, fishing, canoeing and picnicking, and there is a hiking trail that encircles the pond. There's also a lodge at the park that is perfect for sitting beside the fireplace in winter watching ice skaters. The Heritage State Park isn't an outdoor recreational park, but rather a self-guided museum that traces the silversmith and furniture making industry in Gardner. It's housed in a restored 19th century fire station.
Surrounding areas: Westminster, Massachusetts (4.9 mi), Sterling, Massachusetts (15.4 mi), Clinton, Massachusetts (19.5 mi), Shutesbury, Massachusetts (22.5 mi), Spencer, Massachusetts (22.9 mi), Worcester, Massachusetts (23.8 mi), East Brookfield, Massachusetts (24.1 mi)
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Gardner Vacation Rentals
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Gardner Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Colonial Hotel By Clarion | 625 Betty Spring Rd | Gardner, MA | | (888) 214-4991 | | Super 8 Motel | 22 Pearson Blvd | Gardner, MA | | (978) 630-2888 | | Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel | 150 Royal Plaza Dr | Fitchburg, MA | 7.7 mi. | (978) 342-7100 | | Thunderbird Motel Lodge | 299 Lauren Bay St | Fitchburg, MA | 10.0 mi. | (978) 342-6001 | | Super 8 | 482 N Main St | Leominster, MA | 12.2 mi. | (978) 537-2800 | | Four Points Hotel | 99 Erdman Way | Leominster, MA | 12.3 mi. | (978) 534-9000 | | Holiday Inn Leominster Fitchburg | One Lindell Ave | Leominster, MA | 12.6 mi. | (978) 537-1661 | | Motel 6 | 48 Commercial Rd | Leominster, MA | 13.4 mi. | (978) 537-8161 | | Chocksett Inn | 59 Laurelwood Rd | Sterling, MA | 15.2 mi. | (978) 422-3355 | | Sterling Inn Inc | 240 Worcester Rd | Sterling, MA | 15.5 mi. | (978) 422-6592 | | Friendship Inn North | 90 Sterling St | West Boylston, MA | 17.6 mi. | (508) 835-6247 | | Springhill Suites By Marriott Devens | 27 Andrews Pkwy | Devens, MA | 19.6 mi. | (978) -77--303 | | Jack Daniels Motor Inn | 80 Concord St | Peterborough, NH | 21.6 mi. | (603) 924-7548 | | Holiday Inn Worcester | 500 Lincoln St | Worcester, MA | 22.5 mi. | (508) 852-4000 | | Days Inn | 50 Oriol Dr | Worcester, MA | 22.6 mi. | (800) 932-3297 | | Courtyard By Marriott Worcester | 72 Grove St | Worcester, MA | 23.1 mi. | (800) 321-2211 | | Crowne Plaza Worcester | 10 Lincoln Sq | Worcester, MA | 23.3 mi. | (508) 791-1600 | | Hilton Garden Inn Worcester | 35 Worcester Center Blvd | Worcester, MA | 23.4 mi. | (508) 753-5700 | | Residence Inn By Marriott | 503 Plantation St | Worcester, MA | 23.4 mi. | (508) 753-6300 | | Hampton Inn Worcester Ma | 110 Summer St | Worcester, MA | 23.6 mi. | (508) 757-0400 | | Holiday Inn Express Boston - Marlboro | 121 Coolidge St | Hudson, MA | 23.7 mi. | (978) 562-1001 | | Holiday Inn Boxboro | 242 Adams PL | Boxborough, MA | 23.9 mi. | (978) 263-8701 | | Beechwood Hotel | 363 Plantation St | Worcester, MA | 23.9 mi. | (508) 754-5789 | | Lake Lashaway Inn | 308 Main St | E Brookfield, MA | 24.2 mi. | (508) 867-2150 | | Comfort Inn | 880 Donald Lynch Blvd | Marlborough, MA | 24.6 mi. | (508) 460-1000 | | Residence Inn Marlborough | 112 Donald Lynch Blvd | Marlborough, MA | 25.1 mi. | (508) 481-1500 | | Milford Motor Motel | | Milford, NH | 25.2 mi. | (
) - | | Bell Atlantic Learning CTR | 280 Locke Dr | Marlboro, MA | 26.0 mi. | (508) 480-1800 | | Days Inn | 889 Boston Tpke | Shrewsbury, MA | 26.0 mi. | (508) 842-8500 | | Econo Lodge Inn & Suites | 380 SW Cutoff | Northborough, MA | 26.3 mi. | (508) 842-8941 | | Marlborough Courtyard By Marriott | 75 Felton St | Marlborough, MA | 26.8 mi. | (508) 263-9144 | | Auburn Motel | 386 Southbridge St | Auburn, MA | 26.9 mi. | (508) 832-7003 | | Comfort Inn | 426 Southbridge St | Auburn, MA | 27.0 mi. | (508) 832-8300 | | Holiday Inn Hotel-Suites | 265 Lakeside Ave | Marlborough, MA | 27.1 mi. | (508) 481-3000 | | Budgetel Inn | 446 Southbridge St | Auburn, MA | 27.2 mi. | (508) 832-7000 | | John Hancock Inn | Main St | Hancock, NH | 27.5 mi. | (603) 525-3318 | | Fairfield Inn & Suites | 718a Southbridge St | Auburn, MA | 27.6 mi. | (508) 832-9500 | | Hancock Inn | 33 Main St | Hancock, NH | 27.6 mi. | (603) 525-3318 | | Holiday Inn Express & Suites | 10-12 Johnson St | Auburn, MA | 27.7 mi. | (508) 832-2500 | | Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel And Trade CTR | 181 Boston PO Rd West-(rt 20 | Marlborough, MA | 27.7 mi. | (508) 460-0700 |
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| Old Mill House Bed & Breakfast | Rt 9 Munsonville | Nelson, NH | 29.5 mi. | (603) 847-3224 |
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Gardner Weather & Climate
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Central Massachusetts has a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. Winters are cold and snowy and summers are warm and humid. There is a large seasonal temperature variance in central Massachusetts, because places further inland do not have the moderating influence of the ocean. West-central Massachusetts has colder winters and cooler summers than areas along the coast. Summer thunderstorms are common, on average about 30 per year. Nor-easters (winter storms with winds coming from the Northeast) can drop a foot or more of snow. In summer, central Massachusetts is slightly more humid than the coast. Autumn brings crisp air and sunny days. Spring, on the other hand, is usually wet and cloudy.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
31°F |
7°F |
4.08 in. |
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| February |
34°F |
9°F |
3.20 in. |
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| March |
43°F |
20°F |
4.07 in. |
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| April |
55°F |
30°F |
4.07 in. |
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| May |
67°F |
40°F |
3.74 in. |
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| June |
76°F |
49°F |
3.84 in. |
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| July |
81°F |
54°F |
3.93 in. |
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| August |
79°F |
52°F |
4.08 in. |
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| September |
70°F |
43°F |
3.60 in. |
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| October |
59°F |
32°F |
3.93 in. |
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| November |
47°F |
26°F |
4.11 in. |
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| December |
35°F |
15°F |
3.82 in. |
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Gardner Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Manchester airport (MHT) located about 37 miles northeast of Gardner in Manchester, New Hampshire, the Barnes Municipal airport (BAF) located approximately 46 miles southwest of Gardner in Westfield, Massachusetts, the General Edward Lawrence Logan International airport (BOS) located roughly 52 miles southeast of Gardner in Boston, Massachusetts, the Bradley International airport (BDL) located around 56 miles southwest of Gardner in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, and finally the Pease International Tradeport airport (PSM) located about 68 miles northeast of Gardner in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
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Gardner Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Whalom Park | Lunenburg | MA | 12.5 mi. | | | Funworld Game Center | Nashua | NH | 30.0 mi. | | | High Hopes Orchard | Westmoreland | NH | 35.6 mi. | | | Jeepers | Methuen | MA | 42.3 mi. | | | Canobie Lake Park | Salem | NH | 43.1 mi. | | | Six Flags New England | Agawam | MA | 47.1 mi. | | | Pirate's Fun Park | Salisbury | MA | 60.6 mi. | | | Enchanted Forest | Hope Valley | RI | 75.2 mi. | | | Lake Compounce | Bristol | CT | 79.2 mi. | | | York's Wild Kingdom | York Beach | ME | 81.5 mi. | | | Ocean Beach Park | New London | CT | 84.4 mi. | | | Jeepers | Albany | NY | 89.6 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Water Country | Portsmouth | NH | 71.4 mi. | | | Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and Waterpark | Exeter | RI | 72.9 mi. | | | Maple Breeze Park | Pawcatuck | CT | 83.2 mi. | | | Water Wizz | Westerly | RI | 83.2 mi. | | | Westport Water Slide | Westport | MA | 83.7 mi. | | | Water Wiz | Wareham | MA | 86.2 mi. | | | Aquaboggan Water Slide | Saco | ME | 101.3 mi. | | | Water Slide World | Lake George | NY | 104.7 mi. | | | Zoom Flume Water Park | Durham | NY | 111.5 mi. | | | Splish Splash Water Park | Riverhead | NY | 119.6 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Gardner Municipal Golf Course | Gardner | MA | | | | Westminster Country Club | Westminster | MA | 4.1 mi. | | | Woods of Westminster | Westminster | MA | 5.1 mi. | | | Winchendon Country Club | Winchendon | MA | 7.0 mi. | | | Ellinwood Country Club | Athol | MA | 10.4 mi. | | | Petersham Country Club | Petersham | MA | 11.4 mi. | | | Maplewood Golf Course | Lunenburg | MA | 12.2 mi. | | | Monoosnock Country Club | Leominster | MA | 13.4 mi. | | | Bedrock Golf Club | Rutland | MA | 15.2 mi. | | | Holden Hills Country Club | Holden | MA | 15.2 mi. | | | Quail Hollow Country Club | Oakham | MA | 15.7 mi. | | | Shattuck Golf Club | Jaffrey | NH | 16.3 mi. | | | Townsend Ridge Country Club | Townsend | MA | 16.3 mi. | | | Wachusett Country Club | West Boylston | MA | 18.2 mi. | | | Cyprian Keyes Golf Club | Boylston | MA | 19.9 mi. | | | Dunroamin Country Club | Gilbertville | MA | 21.0 mi. | | | Monadnock Country Club | Peterborough | NH | 21.9 mi. | | | Shaker Hills Golf Club | Harvard | MA | 21.9 mi. | | | Twin Springs Golf Course | Bolton | MA | 22.6 mi. | | | Groton Country Club | Groton | MA | 22.7 mi. | | | Berlin Country Club | Berlin | MA | 23.1 mi. | | | Leicester Country Club | Leicester | MA | 23.7 mi. | | | Overlook Golf Club | Hollis | NH | 23.7 mi. | | | Worcester Green Hill Municipal Golf Club | Worcester | MA | 24.0 mi. | | | Hillcrest Country Club | Leicester | MA | 24.1 mi. | | | Northfield Golf Club | Northfield | MA | 24.3 mi. | | | Bay Path Golf Course | East Brookfield | MA | 24.6 mi. | | | Kimball Farm Golf Club | Littleton | MA | 25.1 mi. | | | Juniper Hill Golf Course | Northborough | MA | 25.9 mi. | | | Amherst Country Club | Amherst | NH | 26.3 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Wachusett Mountain | Princeton | MA | 10.7 mi. | | | Temple Mountain | Peterborough | NH | 20.6 mi. | | | Nashoba Valley | Westford | MA | 28.5 mi. | | | Mount Snow | Brattleboro | VT | 33.9 mi. | | | Haystack at Mount Snow | Brattleboro | VT | 33.9 mi. | | | Mount Tom | Holyoke | MA | 40.7 mi. | | | Pats Peak | Henniker | NH | 42.7 mi. | | | Berkshire East | Charlemont | MA | 44.5 mi. | | | Mount Sunapee | Mount Sunapee | NH | 53.0 mi. | | | Stratton | Stratton Mountain | VT | 59.3 mi. | | | Otis Ridge | Otis | MA | 61.8 mi. | | | Highlands Mountain | Northfield | NH | 62.7 mi. | | | Brodie Mountain | New Ashford | MA | 63.2 mi. | | | Ragged Mountain | Danbury | NH | 66.0 mi. | | | Ascutney Mountain Resort | Brownsville | VT | 66.2 mi. | | | Okemo Mountain Resort | Ludlow | VT | 66.9 mi. | | | Bromley | Manchester Center | VT | 67.9 mi. | | | Gunstock | Gilford | NH | 73.5 mi. | | | Butternut Ski Area | Great Barrington | MA | 74.4 mi. | | | Suicide Six | Woodstock | VT | 77.1 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Pearl Hill State Park | | MA | 13.2 mi. | | | Rhododendron State Park | | NH | 17.2 mi. | | | Haven State Park | | NH | 17.8 mi. | | | Miller State Park | | NH | 19.9 mi. | | | Monadnock State Park | | NH | 19.9 mi. | | | Curtiss Dogwood State Park | | NH | 23.7 mi. | | | Silver Lake State Park | | NH | 24.4 mi. | | | Quinsicamond State Park | | MA | 25.8 mi. | | | Greenfield State Park | | NH | 26.6 mi. | | | Otter Brook State Park | | NH | 28.9 mi. | | | Pisgah State Park | | NH | 29.4 mi. | | | Wells State Park | | MA | 30.2 mi. | | | Chesterfield Gorge State Park | | NH | 30.8 mi. | | | Pierces Island State Park | | NH | 32.1 mi. | | | Whitehall State Park | | MA | 32.5 mi. | | | Richard Callahan State Park | | MA | 32.8 mi. | | | Fort Dummer State Park | | VT | 32.8 mi. | | | Hopkinton State Park | | MA | 33.5 mi. | | | Sweet Pond State Park | | VT | 34.3 mi. | | | Red Bridge State Park | | MA | 34.5 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Higgins Armory Museum | Worcester | MA | 23.8 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | EcoTarium | Worcester | MA | 23.8 mi. | (Science) | | Worcester African Cultural Center | Worcester | MA | 23.8 mi. | (Art) | | Worcester Art Museum | Worcester | MA | 23.8 mi. | (Art) | | Westford Museum | Westford | MA | 28.5 mi. | (History) | | Discovery Museums | Acton | MA | 29.4 mi. | (Children's) | | Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art | Amherst | MA | 30.0 mi. | (Art) | | Mead Art Museum | Amherst | MA | 30.0 mi. | (Art) | | Willard House Museum | Grafton | MA | 30.0 mi. | (Technology) | | Historic Deerfield | Deerfield | MA | 31.0 mi. | (History) | | Concord Museum | Concord | MA | 34.0 mi. | (History) | | Orchard House - Home of the Alcotts | Concord | MA | 34.0 mi. | (History) | | American Textile History Museum | Lowell | MA | 34.9 mi. | (Technology) | | American Textile History Museum | Lowell | MA | 34.9 mi. | (History) | | DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park | Lincoln | MA | 36.8 mi. | (Art) | | Smith College Museum of Art | Northampton | MA | 37.1 mi. | (Art) | | Spellman Museum of Stamps and Postal History | Weston | MA | 38.2 mi. | (History) | | Public Health Museum in Massachusetts | Tewksbury | MA | 38.9 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Currier Gallery of Art | Manchester | NH | 40.0 mi. | (Art) | | Wistariahurst Museum | Holyoke | MA | 40.7 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| New England Aquarium | Boston | MA | 50.1 mi. | | | Franklin Park Zoo | Boston | MA | 50.1 mi. | | | Roger Williams Park Zoo | Providence | RI | 59.9 mi. | | | Mystic Aquarium | Mystic | CT | 84.4 mi. | | | Trevor Zoo | Millbrook | NY | 102.6 mi. | | | Beardsley Zoological Gardens | Bridgeport | CT | 115.4 mi. | |
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