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Sterling
is a small town located in Worcester County in central Massachusetts. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,808 residents. In mid-September, the town of Sterling is home to the Annual Sterling Fair. Filled with old-fashioned fun, the fair offers rides and midway games, an art show, petting zoo, live music, hot air balloon rides, contests and a pancake breakfast. Sterling is also close to Wachusett Mountain State Forest and Ski Area and Leominster State Forest. Wachusett Mountain has a 22-trail ski area with approximately 1,000 feet of vertical drop, a 50,000 square-foot base lodge, night skiing on 18 trails and 100 percent snowmaking capabilities. Also on the mountain is a terrain park and jump called The Main Event. The Wachusett State Forest includes 450 of old-growth forest that contains trees that are over 350 years old. Leominster State Forest is a 4,300-acre forest that's popular for hiking and mountain biking. Leominster is rich in history, dating to the Native Americans who used the Crow Hill Ledges for shelter and for sending smoke signals to neighboring tribes. In addition to hiking and mountain biking, other activities available in the forest include non-motorized boating, canoeing, fishing, rock climbing, swimming, cross-country skiing, scenic drives and picnicking.
Surrounding areas: Clinton, Massachusetts (4.3 mi), Shrewsbury, Massachusetts (10.1 mi), Westminster, Massachusetts (10.7 mi), Worcester, Massachusetts (12.3 mi), Gardner, Massachusetts (15.4 mi), Acton, Massachusetts (17.0 mi), Spencer, Massachusetts (17.9 mi)
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Sterling Vacation Rentals
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Sterling Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Chocksett Inn | 59 Laurelwood Rd | Sterling, MA | | (978) 422-3355 | | Sterling Inn Inc | 240 Worcester Rd | Sterling, MA | | (978) 422-6592 | | Friendship Inn North | 90 Sterling St | West Boylston, MA | 4.0 mi. | (508) 835-6247 | | Holiday Inn Leominster Fitchburg | One Lindell Ave | Leominster, MA | 6.0 mi. | (978) 537-1661 | | Motel 6 | 48 Commercial Rd | Leominster, MA | 6.5 mi. | (978) 537-8161 | | Four Points Hotel | 99 Erdman Way | Leominster, MA | 7.6 mi. | (978) 534-9000 | | Super 8 | 482 N Main St | Leominster, MA | 7.6 mi. | (978) 537-2800 | | Holiday Inn Express Boston - Marlboro | 121 Coolidge St | Hudson, MA | 8.6 mi. | (978) 562-1001 | | Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel | 150 Royal Plaza Dr | Fitchburg, MA | 8.9 mi. | (978) 342-7100 | | Comfort Inn | 880 Donald Lynch Blvd | Marlborough, MA | 9.2 mi. | (508) 460-1000 | | Residence Inn Marlborough | 112 Donald Lynch Blvd | Marlborough, MA | 9.8 mi. | (508) 481-1500 | | Days Inn | 50 Oriol Dr | Worcester, MA | 9.8 mi. | (800) 932-3297 | | Holiday Inn Worcester | 500 Lincoln St | Worcester, MA | 10.0 mi. | (508) 852-4000 | | Thunderbird Motel Lodge | 299 Lauren Bay St | Fitchburg, MA | 10.3 mi. | (978) 342-6001 | | Bell Atlantic Learning CTR | 280 Locke Dr | Marlboro, MA | 10.6 mi. | (508) 480-1800 | | Residence Inn By Marriott | 503 Plantation St | Worcester, MA | 10.6 mi. | (508) 753-6300 | | Springhill Suites By Marriott Devens | 27 Andrews Pkwy | Devens, MA | 10.9 mi. | (978) -77--303 | | Beechwood Hotel | 363 Plantation St | Worcester, MA | 11.3 mi. | (508) 754-5789 | | Holiday Inn Boxboro | 242 Adams PL | Boxborough, MA | 11.4 mi. | (978) 263-8701 | | Marlborough Courtyard By Marriott | 75 Felton St | Marlborough, MA | 11.4 mi. | (508) 263-9144 | | Courtyard By Marriott Worcester | 72 Grove St | Worcester, MA | 11.4 mi. | (800) 321-2211 | | Days Inn | 889 Boston Tpke | Shrewsbury, MA | 11.6 mi. | (508) 842-8500 | | Crowne Plaza Worcester | 10 Lincoln Sq | Worcester, MA | 11.6 mi. | (508) 791-1600 | | Econo Lodge Inn & Suites | 380 SW Cutoff | Northborough, MA | 11.7 mi. | (508) 842-8941 | | Hilton Garden Inn Worcester | 35 Worcester Center Blvd | Worcester, MA | 11.7 mi. | (508) 753-5700 | | Holiday Inn Hotel-Suites | 265 Lakeside Ave | Marlborough, MA | 11.8 mi. | (508) 481-3000 | | Hampton Inn Worcester Ma | 110 Summer St | Worcester, MA | 11.9 mi. | (508) 757-0400 | | Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel And Trade CTR | 181 Boston PO Rd West-(rt 20 | Marlborough, MA | 12.4 mi. | (508) 460-0700 | | Embassy Suites Hotel Boston/Marlborough | 123 Boston Rost Rd W | Marlborough, MA | 12.4 mi. | (508) 485-5900 | | Hampton Inn Marlborough | 277 Boston PO Rd West | Marlborough, MA | 12.4 mi. | (508) 787-9888 | | Homestead Studio Suites Hotel | 19 Northborough Rd E | Marlborough, MA | 12.4 mi. | (508) 490-9911 | | Colonial Hotel By Clarion | 625 Betty Spring Rd | Gardner, MA | 13.0 mi. | (888) 214-4991 | | Extended Stay Deluxe | 180 E Main St | Westborough, MA | 13.4 mi. | (508) 616-9213 | | Extended Stay America | 19 Connector Rd | Westborough, MA | 13.6 mi. | (508) 616-0155 | | Westborough Inn | 62 Milk St | Westborough, MA | 13.6 mi. | (508) 836-1900 | | Extended Stay Deluxe | 1800 Computer Dr | Westborough, MA | 13.7 mi. | (508) 366-6100 | | Residence Inn By Marriott | 25 Connector Rd | Westborough, MA | 13.7 mi. | (508) 366-7700 | | Comfort Inn | 399 Tpke Rd Rt #9 | Westborough, MA | 13.8 mi. | (508) 366-0202 | | Westborough Courtyard Hotel | 3 Technology Dr | Westborough, MA | 14.1 mi. | (508) 836-4800 | | Wyndham Hotel Westborough | 5400 Computer Dr | Westborough, MA | 14.1 mi. | (508) 366-5511 |
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Sterling Weather & Climate
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Northeast Massachusetts has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold, snowy winters. Rainfall averages 40 inches and is distributed fairly evenly throughout the year. Snowfall can exceed 100 inches in a season. Winter is cold in the northeast coastal region, but much colder further inland. Springs are usually wet and cloudy. Autumn is mild and comes earlier than other regions in the U.S. Extreme weather such as severe thunderstorms, nor'easters and hurricanes are a possibility. Hurricanes generally weaken to a tropical storm by the time they reach the state, however. A nor'easter is a winter storm with winds coming from the northeast that can bring heavy snow and strong winds.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
33°F |
15°F |
4.51 in. |
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| February |
35°F |
16°F |
3.57 in. |
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| March |
44°F |
26°F |
4.59 in. |
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| April |
55°F |
37°F |
4.58 in. |
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| May |
67°F |
47°F |
4.30 in. |
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| June |
76°F |
57°F |
4.24 in. |
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| July |
81°F |
62°F |
3.85 in. |
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| August |
79°F |
60°F |
4.08 in. |
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| September |
71°F |
51°F |
4.18 in. |
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| October |
60°F |
39°F |
4.46 in. |
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| November |
49°F |
32°F |
4.69 in. |
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| December |
38°F |
21°F |
4.20 in. |
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Sterling Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Manchester airport (MHT) located about 37 miles northeast of Sterling in Manchester, New Hampshire, the General Edward Lawrence Logan International airport (BOS) located approximately 38 miles east of Sterling in Boston, Massachusetts, the Barnes Municipal airport (BAF) located roughly 52 miles west of Sterling in Westfield, Massachusetts, the Bradley International airport (BDL) located around 58 miles southwest of Sterling in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, and finally the Pease International Tradeport airport (PSM) located about 64 miles northeast of Sterling in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
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Sterling Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Whalom Park | Lunenburg | MA | 10.1 mi. | | | Funworld Game Center | Nashua | NH | 27.1 mi. | | | Jeepers | Methuen | MA | 35.2 mi. | | | Canobie Lake Park | Salem | NH | 37.4 mi. | | | Six Flags New England | Agawam | MA | 50.6 mi. | | | High Hopes Orchard | Westmoreland | NH | 50.7 mi. | | | Pirate's Fun Park | Salisbury | MA | 53.7 mi. | | | Enchanted Forest | Hope Valley | RI | 64.4 mi. | | | Ocean Beach Park | New London | CT | 76.8 mi. | | | York's Wild Kingdom | York Beach | ME | 77.3 mi. | | | Lake Compounce | Bristol | CT | 80.8 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and Waterpark | Exeter | RI | 60.5 mi. | | | Water Country | Portsmouth | NH | 66.9 mi. | | | Westport Water Slide | Westport | MA | 69.2 mi. | | | Water Wiz | Wareham | MA | 70.8 mi. | | | Water Wizz | Westerly | RI | 73.3 mi. | | | Maple Breeze Park | Pawcatuck | CT | 73.4 mi. | | | Aquaboggan Water Slide | Saco | ME | 99.2 mi. | | | Splish Splash Water Park | Riverhead | NY | 114.9 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Cyprian Keyes Golf Club | Boylston | MA | 4.5 mi. | | | Wachusett Country Club | West Boylston | MA | 5.7 mi. | | | Berlin Country Club | Berlin | MA | 7.8 mi. | | | Monoosnock Country Club | Leominster | MA | 7.8 mi. | | | Holden Hills Country Club | Holden | MA | 8.1 mi. | | | Twin Springs Golf Course | Bolton | MA | 8.2 mi. | | | Shaker Hills Golf Club | Harvard | MA | 10.2 mi. | | | Woods of Westminster | Westminster | MA | 10.4 mi. | | | Bedrock Golf Club | Rutland | MA | 10.6 mi. | | | Juniper Hill Golf Course | Northborough | MA | 10.8 mi. | | | Westminster Country Club | Westminster | MA | 11.4 mi. | | | Maplewood Golf Course | Lunenburg | MA | 11.9 mi. | | | Worcester Green Hill Municipal Golf Club | Worcester | MA | 12.4 mi. | | | Butternut Farm Golf Club | Stow | MA | 13.3 mi. | | | Marlborough Country Club | Marlborough | MA | 13.3 mi. | | | Stow Acres Country Club | Stow | MA | 13.3 mi. | | | Stowaway Golf Course | Stow | MA | 13.3 mi. | | | Westborough Country Club | Westborough | MA | 13.5 mi. | | | Kimball Farm Golf Club | Littleton | MA | 14.3 mi. | | | Indian Meadows Golf Club | Westborough | MA | 14.5 mi. | | | Pakachoag Golf Course | Auburn | MA | 15.3 mi. | | | Leicester Country Club | Leicester | MA | 15.4 mi. | | | Quail Hollow Country Club | Oakham | MA | 15.5 mi. | | | St Marks Golf Club at St Marks School | Southborough | MA | 15.5 mi. | | | Stonybrook Golf Course | Southborough | MA | 15.5 mi. | | | Townsend Ridge Country Club | Townsend | MA | 15.7 mi. | | | Maynard Country Club | Maynard | MA | 15.8 mi. | | | Hillcrest Country Club | Leicester | MA | 15.9 mi. | | | Gardner Municipal Golf Course | Gardner | MA | 16.1 mi. | | | Groton Country Club | Groton | MA | 16.1 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Wachusett Mountain | Princeton | MA | 6.0 mi. | | | Nashoba Valley | Westford | MA | 19.1 mi. | | | Temple Mountain | Peterborough | NH | 31.5 mi. | | | Mount Tom | Holyoke | MA | 46.6 mi. | | | Mount Snow | Brattleboro | VT | 49.2 mi. | | | Haystack at Mount Snow | Brattleboro | VT | 49.2 mi. | | | Pats Peak | Henniker | NH | 51.4 mi. | | | Berkshire East | Charlemont | MA | 58.0 mi. | | | Mount Sunapee | Mount Sunapee | NH | 64.3 mi. | | | Highlands Mountain | Northfield | NH | 69.3 mi. | | | Otis Ridge | Otis | MA | 70.1 mi. | | | Stratton | Stratton Mountain | VT | 74.7 mi. | | | Ragged Mountain | Danbury | NH | 75.3 mi. | | | Brodie Mountain | New Ashford | MA | 76.2 mi. | | | Gunstock | Gilford | NH | 78.8 mi. | | | Ascutney Mountain Resort | Brownsville | VT | 79.8 mi. | | | Okemo Mountain Resort | Ludlow | VT | 81.5 mi. | | | Mount Southington | Southington | CT | 81.7 mi. | | | Bromley | Manchester Center | VT | 83.3 mi. | | | Butternut Ski Area | Great Barrington | MA | 83.5 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Quinsicamond State Park | | MA | 13.0 mi. | | | Pearl Hill State Park | | MA | 14.7 mi. | | | Whitehall State Park | | MA | 17.6 mi. | | | Richard Callahan State Park | | MA | 17.7 mi. | | | Hopkinton State Park | | MA | 18.2 mi. | | | Ashland State Park | | MA | 20.6 mi. | | | Cochituate State Park | | MA | 21.8 mi. | | | Purgatory Chasm State Park | | MA | 22.1 mi. | | | Silver Lake State Park | | NH | 23.9 mi. | | | Wells State Park | | MA | 25.6 mi. | | | Warren H Manning State Park | | MA | 25.7 mi. | | | Curtiss Dogwood State Park | | NH | 28.6 mi. | | | Miller State Park | | NH | 29.1 mi. | | | Haven State Park | | NH | 30.9 mi. | | | Rhododendron State Park | | NH | 32.2 mi. | | | Monadnock State Park | | NH | 32.9 mi. | | | Casimir Pulaski Memorial State Park | | RI | 33.7 mi. | | | Quaddick State Park | | CT | 33.8 mi. | | | Diamond Hill State Park | | RI | 34.6 mi. | | | Bigelow Hollow State Park | | CT | 35.7 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Higgins Armory Museum | Worcester | MA | 12.3 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | EcoTarium | Worcester | MA | 12.3 mi. | (Science) | | Worcester African Cultural Center | Worcester | MA | 12.3 mi. | (Art) | | Worcester Art Museum | Worcester | MA | 12.3 mi. | (Art) | | Willard House Museum | Grafton | MA | 16.4 mi. | (Technology) | | Discovery Museums | Acton | MA | 17.0 mi. | (Children's) | | Westford Museum | Westford | MA | 19.1 mi. | (History) | | Concord Museum | Concord | MA | 21.0 mi. | (History) | | Orchard House - Home of the Alcotts | Concord | MA | 21.0 mi. | (History) | | DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park | Lincoln | MA | 23.3 mi. | (Art) | | Spellman Museum of Stamps and Postal History | Weston | MA | 23.8 mi. | (History) | | Davis Museum and Cultural Center | Wellesley | MA | 25.8 mi. | (Art) | | American Textile History Museum | Lowell | MA | 26.3 mi. | (Technology) | | American Textile History Museum | Lowell | MA | 26.3 mi. | (History) | | Charles River Museum of Industry | Waltham | MA | 27.1 mi. | (Technology) | | Public Health Museum in Massachusetts | Tewksbury | MA | 29.3 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Longyear Museum | Brookline | MA | 33.4 mi. | (History) | | Museum of Transporation | Brookline | MA | 33.4 mi. | (Technology) | | Museum Loan Network | Cambridge | MA | 33.7 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | MIT Museum | Cambridge | MA | 33.7 mi. | (Science) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| New England Aquarium | Boston | MA | 36.2 mi. | | | Franklin Park Zoo | Boston | MA | 36.2 mi. | | | Roger Williams Park Zoo | Providence | RI | 46.0 mi. | | | Mystic Aquarium | Mystic | CT | 75.6 mi. | | | Trevor Zoo | Millbrook | NY | 108.9 mi. | | | Beardsley Zoological Gardens | Bridgeport | CT | 115.1 mi. | |
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