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Our City Has Fun for Everyone!
From upscale eateries to casual coffee houses, from wine-and-cheese shops to local brewpubs, Marlborough boasts more than 100 dining establishments, serving an array of cuisines and libations. The region’s largest fashion-oriented mall, Solomon Pond Mall, and the wide variety of big-box retailers and independent stores make shopping in the city convenient and fun.
When it comes to community events, the city is well known for its festivals and parades, held throughout the year, including weekly summer outdoor concerts.
For a full listing of sports, recreation and entertainment venues in the city be sure to go to:
Museum in the Streets Historical Walking Tour
Sports
For those who enjoy sports, Marlborough hosts a variety of leagues and dozens of regional, national, and international sports tournaments every year at premier sporting facilities, which include the world’s largest indoor ice-skating complex, the New England Sports Center.
Recreation
For outdoor enthusiasts, we have it all. The 5.8-mile Assabet River Rail Trail provides a beautiful nature escape for runners, cyclists, and walkers. In contrast, Marlborough’s beautiful beach, splash pads, turf fields, playgrounds, conservation areas, and green parks offer unfettered access to the outdoors.
Entertainment
For indoor activities, New England’s largest family entertainment center, Apex Entertainment, houses numerous activities for all ages, including bowling, go-karting, laser tag, bumper cars, sports simulator, virtual reality, gaming arcade, escape-room adventures, ax-throwing, and trampoline park.
