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Sharon
is located in Norfolk County in southeastern Massachusetts, about 17 miles from downtown Boston. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,612 full-time residents. Sharon is the quintessential New England town with tree-lined streets and 3 white-steepled churches on the town square. It's a vibrant mix of artists, business professionals and civil servants, many who commute to nearby Boston. A sign in the Post Office Square says "A nice place to live because it's naturally beautiful." This is evident especially at Lake Massapoag - the town's jewel. At 400 acres, Lake Massapoag is the site of summer concerts, fishing, boating, swimming and fireworks. The town of Sharon was a popular summer resort in the 1800s through the 1940s. People would travel here from the city of Boston and beyond for the fresh, clean air, tranquil lake and country inns. The town is home to many hiking trails, as well as the 2,250-acre Massachusetts Audubon Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary. In addition, sixty percent of the Borderland State Park lies within its borders. Sharon also offers 1,500 acres of public conservation land, which totals 5,000 acres of protected open space within the town. It's a lovely place to visit and all the shops, restaurants, museums and other attractions of Boston is just minutes away.
Surrounding areas: Rockland, Massachusetts (13.5 mi), Brookline, Massachusetts (14.7 mi), Hingham, Massachusetts (16.9 mi), Framingham, Massachusetts (17.2 mi), Boston, Massachusetts (17.3 mi), Cambridge, Massachusetts (17.6 mi), Hull, Massachusetts (18.5 mi)
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Sharon Vacation Rentals
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Sharon Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Holiday Inn Expess | 395 Old PO Rd | Sharon, MA | | (781) 784-1000 | | Four Points By Sheraton Norwood Hotel & Conference Center | 1125 Boston-Providence Tpke | Norwood, MA | 3.7 mi. | (781) 769-7900 | | Sharon Motel | US Rt 1 | Walpole, MA | 3.9 mi. | (617) 784-5800 | | Stoughton Motel | 1919 Washington St | Stoughton, MA | 4.8 mi. | (781) 344-5722 | | Courtyard By Marriott | 300 Riv RDG Dr | Norwood, MA | 5.0 mi. | (781) 762-4700 | | Hampton Inn | 434 Providence Hwy | Norwood, MA | 5.0 mi. | (781) 769-7000 | | Ancyent Mariner | 9 Mechanic St | Foxborough, MA | 5.3 mi. | (508) 543-5564 | | Foxborough Residence Inn By Marriott | 250 Foxborough Blvd | Foxborough, MA | 5.4 mi. | (508) 698-2800 | | Boston Stoughton Courtyard By Marriott | 200 Technology Center Dr | Stoughton, MA | 6.3 mi. | (781) 297-7000 | | Holiday Inn Brockton | 195 Westgate Dr | Brockton, MA | 6.6 mi. | (508) 588-6300 | | Super 8 Motel | 385 Westgate Dr | Brockton, MA | 6.6 mi. | (508) 588-8887 | | Comfort Inn Foxboro | 4 Fisher St | Foxboro, MA | 6.6 mi. | (508) 543-1000 | | Courtyard By Marriott Foxboro | 35 Foxboro Blvd | Foxborough, MA | 6.6 mi. | (508) 543-5222 | | Faifield Inn | 235 Elm St | Dedham, MA | 7.2 mi. | (781) 326-6700 | | Residence Inn By Marriott Dedham | 259 Elm St | Dedham, MA | 7.2 mi. | (800) 899-7224 | | Bestern Carlton House | 1005 Belmont St | Brockton, MA | 7.4 mi. | (508) 588-3333 | | Holiday Inn Mansfield | 31 Hampshire St | Mansfield, MA | 7.5 mi. | (508) 339-2200 | | Residence Inn By Marriott Brockton | 124 Liberty St | Brockton, MA | 7.7 mi. | (800) 331-3131 | | Holiday Inn Boston-Randolph | 1374 N Main St | Randolph, MA | 8.1 mi. | (781) 961-1000 | | Holiday Inn Brockton | Westgate Mall | Brockton, MA | 8.7 mi. | (508) 588-6300 | | Hilton At Dedham Place | 25 Dedham PL | Dedham, MA | 9.1 mi. | (781) 329-7900 | | Candlewood Suites Hotel | 235 Wood Rd | Braintree, MA | 9.9 mi. | (781) 849-7450 | | Hampton Inn Boston Braintree | 215 Wood Rd | Braintree, MA | 10.0 mi. | (781) 380-3300 | | Holiday Inn Express | 190 Wood Rd | Braintree, MA | 10.0 mi. | (781) 848-1260 | | Sheraton Braintree Hotel | 37 Forbes Rd | Braintree, MA | 10.2 mi. | (781) 848-0600 | | Extended Stay America | 20 Rockdale St | Braintree, MA | 10.4 mi. | (781) 356-8333 | | Courtyard By Marriott Hanover/Lebanon | 10 Morgan Dr | Lebanon, NH | 10.7 mi. | (603) 643-5600 | | Motel 6 | 125 Union St | Braintree, MA | 10.8 mi. | (781) 848-7890 | | Extended Stay America | 280 S Washington St | Norton, MA | 11.5 mi. | (508) 285-7800 | | Dean College | 99 Main St | Franklin, MA | 11.6 mi. | (508) 541-1900 | | Hawthorn Suites LTD | 835 Upper Un St | Franklin, MA | 11.6 mi. | (508) 553-3500 | | Holiday In Taunton | 700 Myles Standish Blvd | Taunton, MA | 11.6 mi. | (508) 823-0430 | | Hampton Inn | 735 Union St | Franklin, MA | 11.8 mi. | (508) 520-2999 | | Sheraton Needham | 100 Cabot St | Needham, MA | 12.6 mi. | (781) 455-1478 | | Avalon At Faxon Park | 500 FLS Blvd | Quincy, MA | 12.7 mi. | (617) 773-9977 | | Boston Marriott Quincy | 1000 Marriott Dr | Quincy, MA | 12.7 mi. | (866) 449-7387 | | President City Inn | 845 Hancock St | Quincy, MA | 12.8 mi. | (617) 479-6500 | | Best Western Adams Inn | 29 Hancock St | Quincy, MA | 13.2 mi. | (617) 328-1500 | | Days Inn | Rt 44 New State Hwy | Raynham, MA | 13.3 mi. | (508) 824-8647 | | Hampton Inn Of Raynham | 600 New State Hwy | Raynham, MA | 13.3 mi. | (508) 822-6222 |
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| Emma C'S Bed & Breakfast | 18 French Farm Rd | Attleboro, MA | 15.5 mi. | (508) 226-6365 |
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Sharon Weather & Climate
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Southeastern Massachusetts , along the coast, has a continental climate with maritime influences. Some areas are classified as humid continental, and others are humid subtropical. Summers are warm and humid with the possibility of thunderstorms. Occasionally these storms are severe with hail and heavy downpours. Winters are cold and snowy, with most snowfall occurring between December and March. Spring and autumn are mild, but changeable depending on the wind direction and jet stream. Cool sea breezes are common, especially in spring. Fog is also commonplace, especially in spring and early summer. Tropical storms or hurricanes are possible, especially in early autumn, but not common.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
36°F |
17°F |
4.24 in. |
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| February |
38°F |
19°F |
3.45 in. |
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| March |
47°F |
27°F |
4.01 in. |
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| April |
58°F |
36°F |
4.14 in. |
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| May |
69°F |
46°F |
3.38 in. |
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| June |
77°F |
55°F |
3.42 in. |
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| July |
82°F |
61°F |
3.63 in. |
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| August |
80°F |
60°F |
4.07 in. |
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| September |
72°F |
51°F |
3.78 in. |
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| October |
61°F |
40°F |
3.98 in. |
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| November |
50°F |
32°F |
4.29 in. |
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| December |
40°F |
23°F |
4.19 in. |
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Sharon Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the General Edward Lawrence Logan International airport (BOS) located about 18 miles northeast of Sharon in Boston, Massachusetts, the Quonset State airport (OQU) located approximately 38 miles southwest of Sharon in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, the Manchester airport (MHT) located roughly 57 miles north of Sharon in Manchester, New Hampshire, and finally the Pease International Tradeport airport (PSM) located around 68 miles northeast of Sharon in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
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Sharon Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Jeepers | Methuen | MA | 41.6 mi. | | | Whalom Park | Lunenburg | MA | 43.2 mi. | | | Canobie Lake Park | Salem | NH | 45.9 mi. | | | Funworld Game Center | Nashua | NH | 46.7 mi. | | | Enchanted Forest | Hope Valley | RI | 51.1 mi. | | | Pirate's Fun Park | Salisbury | MA | 52.7 mi. | | | Ocean Beach Park | New London | CT | 71.2 mi. | | | Six Flags New England | Agawam | MA | 73.8 mi. | | | York's Wild Kingdom | York Beach | ME | 78.0 mi. | | | High Hopes Orchard | Westmoreland | NH | 87.1 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Water Wiz | Wareham | MA | 34.3 mi. | | | Westport Water Slide | Westport | MA | 38.4 mi. | | | Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and Waterpark | Exeter | RI | 42.0 mi. | | | Water Wizz | Westerly | RI | 61.5 mi. | | | Maple Breeze Park | Pawcatuck | CT | 61.7 mi. | | | Water Country | Portsmouth | NH | 68.8 mi. | | | Aquaboggan Water Slide | Saco | ME | 102.2 mi. | | | Splish Splash Water Park | Riverhead | NY | 113.3 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Brookmeadow Country Club | Canton | MA | 2.7 mi. | | | Cedar Hill Golf Club | Stoughton | MA | 4.0 mi. | | | Lost Brook Golf Club | Norwood | MA | 4.7 mi. | | | Norwood Country Club | Norwood | MA | 4.7 mi. | | | Foxborough Country Club | Foxborough | MA | 5.4 mi. | | | Ponkapoag Golf Club | Canton | MA | 5.9 mi. | | | Willowdale Golf Course | Mansfield | MA | 6.7 mi. | | | D W Field Golf Course | Brockton | MA | 7.2 mi. | | | Fore Kicks Golf & Indoor Sports Complex | Norfolk | MA | 7.3 mi. | | | Pine Oaks Golf Club | South Easton | MA | 7.7 mi. | | | Easton Country Club | South Easton | MA | 8.6 mi. | | | Glen Ellen Country Club | Millis | MA | 9.1 mi. | | | Pine Valley Country Club | Rehoboth | MA | 9.1 mi. | | | George Wright Golf Course | Hyde Park | MA | 9.2 mi. | | | White Pines Golf Course | Brockton | MA | 9.2 mi. | | | Braintree Municipal Golf Course | Braintree | MA | 11.3 mi. | | | Norton Country Club | Norton | MA | 11.3 mi. | | | Wading River Golf Course | Norton | MA | 11.3 mi. | | | Heather Hill Country Club | Plainville | MA | 11.6 mi. | | | Wentworth Hills Golf & Country Club | Plainville | MA | 11.6 mi. | | | River Bend Country Club | West Bridgewater | MA | 12.1 mi. | | | Presidents Golf Course | North Quincy | MA | 12.2 mi. | | | Strawberry Valley Golf Club | Abington | MA | 12.4 mi. | | | Chemawa Golf Course | North Attleboro | MA | 12.6 mi. | | | Furnace Brook Golf Club | Quincy | MA | 12.6 mi. | | | Granite Links Golf Club | Quincy | MA | 12.6 mi. | | | Rockland Golf Course | Rockland | MA | 12.8 mi. | | | William J Devine Franklin Park Golf Course | Dorchester | MA | 12.8 mi. | | | Pinecrest Golf Club | Holliston | MA | 13.4 mi. | | | Ridder Farm Golf & Country Club | East Bridgewater | MA | 13.4 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Nashoba Valley | Westford | MA | 34.1 mi. | | | Wachusett Mountain | Princeton | MA | 42.2 mi. | | | Temple Mountain | Peterborough | NH | 64.9 mi. | | | Mount Tom | Holyoke | MA | 73.9 mi. | | | Pats Peak | Henniker | NH | 80.0 mi. | | | Mount Snow | Brattleboro | VT | 86.0 mi. | | | Haystack at Mount Snow | Brattleboro | VT | 86.0 mi. | | | Highlands Mountain | Northfield | NH | 92.9 mi. | | | Berkshire East | Charlemont | MA | 93.1 mi. | | | Mount Southington | Southington | CT | 94.7 mi. | | | Mount Sunapee | Mount Sunapee | NH | 95.5 mi. | | | Otis Ridge | Otis | MA | 98.1 mi. | | | Gunstock | Gilford | NH | 99.1 mi. | | | Ragged Mountain | Danbury | NH | 102.9 mi. | | | Brodie Mountain | New Ashford | MA | 110.4 mi. | | | Stratton | Stratton Mountain | VT | 111.5 mi. | | | Butternut Ski Area | Great Barrington | MA | 112.0 mi. | | | Woodbury | Woodbury | CT | 112.0 mi. | | | Mohawk Mountain | Cornwall | CT | 112.2 mi. | | | Ascutney Mountain Resort | Brownsville | VT | 113.7 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Borderland State Park | | MA | 4.6 mi. | | | Ames Nowell State Park | | MA | 10.2 mi. | | | Ames Nowell State Park | | MA | 10.2 mi. | | | Watson Pond State Park | | MA | 12.5 mi. | | | Diamond Hill State Park | | RI | 15.5 mi. | | | Cochituate State Park | | MA | 16.2 mi. | | | Ashland State Park | | MA | 16.5 mi. | | | Wompatuck State Park | | MA | 18.1 mi. | | | Hopkinton State Park | | MA | 19.1 mi. | | | Boston Harbor Island State Park | | MA | 19.4 mi. | | | Richard Callahan State Park | | MA | 20.1 mi. | | | Lincoln Woods State Park | | RI | 20.7 mi. | | | Whitehall State Park | | MA | 21.6 mi. | | | Dighton Rock State Park | | MA | 22.1 mi. | | | Cushing Memorial State Park | | MA | 22.6 mi. | | | Peter Randall State Park | | RI | 23.6 mi. | | | Squantum Woods State Park | | RI | 25.1 mi. | | | Dyerville State Park | | RI | 25.5 mi. | | | Dodsworth Beach State Park | | RI | 26.4 mi. | | | Myles Standish State Park | | MA | 26.8 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Kendall Whaling Museum | Sharon | MA | | (History) | | | Davis Museum and Cultural Center | Wellesley | MA | 13.3 mi. | (Art) | | Longyear Museum | Brookline | MA | 14.7 mi. | (History) | | Museum of Transporation | Brookline | MA | 14.7 mi. | (Technology) | | USS Constitution Museum | Boston | MA | 17.3 mi. | (History) | | Boston Area and New England Museums | Boston | MA | 17.3 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | New England Museum Association | Boston | MA | 17.3 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Museum of Science | Boston | MA | 17.3 mi. | (Science) | | Museum of Bad Art | Boston | MA | 17.3 mi. | (Art) | | Museum of Fine Arts | Boston | MA | 17.3 mi. | (Art) | | Commonwealth Museum of Massachusetts History | Boston | MA | 17.3 mi. | (History) | | Charles River Museum of Industry | Waltham | MA | 17.7 mi. | (Technology) | | Museum Loan Network | Cambridge | MA | 17.8 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | MIT Museum | Cambridge | MA | 17.8 mi. | (Science) | | Spellman Museum of Stamps and Postal History | Weston | MA | 18.0 mi. | (History) | | DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park | Lincoln | MA | 21.9 mi. | (Art) | | Heritage Harbor Museum History and Education Center | Providence | RI | 24.0 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Museum of Natural History & Cormack Planetarium | Providence | RI | 24.0 mi. | (Science) | | Rhode Island School of Design museum | Providence | RI | 24.0 mi. | (Art) | | Providence Children's Museum | Providence | RI | 24.0 mi. | (Children's) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| New England Aquarium | Boston | MA | 17.3 mi. | | | Franklin Park Zoo | Boston | MA | 17.3 mi. | | | Roger Williams Park Zoo | Providence | RI | 24.0 mi. | | | Mystic Aquarium | Mystic | CT | 66.9 mi. | |
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