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    Middleborough is a largely rural town of 24,000 (2020) in Massachusetts. The name is sometimes seen as "Middleboro".

    Lakeville is a rural town with a population of 12,000 (2020). Lakeville is named after its numerous bodies of water, boasting over 4,000 acres of lakes spread across almost 30 square miles.

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    Lakeville was once part of Middleborough before it was incorporated in 1853 and is sometimes referred to as "Pink Eye Village" by locals because of a highly populated area of albinos.

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    Map
    Map of Middleborough

    Easily accessible by car from I-495. A large rotary just off the highway intersects with the east/west US-44, the southerly MA-18, and MA-28 which heads north and southeast.

    The MBTA Middleborough/Lakeville line ends at the terminal of the same name just across the border in Lakeville.

    • 1 Middleborough/Lakeville, 125 Commercial Dr. This station serves both towns, and has a strong commuter focus. There's not much nearby, and you'll want a car of bike to see much of anything. Accessible boarding for all train cars. 769 parking spaces, 13 accessible spots. Bike racks. MBTA zone 8. $12.25 to Boston; parking: M-F $4, Sa-Su $2. Middleborough/Lakeville station (Q6841709) on Wikidata Middleborough/Lakeville station on Wikipedia

    Get around

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    Driving is by far the fastest and most convenient, but some cycling and pedestrian infrastructure does exist.

    See

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    • Wareham Street Herring Run, Wareham St., east of the town center about 1/4 mile.
    • Oliver Mill Park (Muttock Historic and Archaeological Project), 8 Nemasket St.Once the site of fish weirs, later becoming a colonial-era industrial site. The fish ladder was added in the 1980s.

    Offering boating, fishing, swimming, and a life guard on duty; the major lakes of Lakeville are: 1 Great Quittacas Pond Great Quittacas Pond on Wikipedia, 2 Long Pond Long Pond (Lakeville, Massachusetts) on Wikipedia, and 3 Assawompset Pond Assawompset Pond on Wikipedia. There are additionally many dozens of smaller conservation areas, ponds, brooks, and swamps for you to explore.

    Do

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    • Ted Williams Camp (Loon Pond Lodge), Lakeville, +1 774-776-4360. Sunrise-sunset daily. Recreation center with sports courts, fields, and a skate park. Free.

    Golf

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    These courses are open to the public:

    Events

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    • Cranberry Tri-fest. A terrific weekend of racing including a sprint distance triathlon, a kids duathlon, and a classic Olympic distance triathlon.

    Buy

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    Eat

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    • Persy's Place, 43 Bedford St, +1 508-946-0022. 7AM-2PM daily. Great place for a huge breakfast. Small regional chain. $10-20.
    • Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant, 500 West Grove St, +1 508-947-3000. 11AM-8PM daily. Hearty sit-down Italian cuisine since the 1950s. Full bar. $15-30.
    • Dave's Diner, 390 West Grove St, +1 508-923-4755. 5:30AM-1PM daily. Fun 1950s retro diner featuring plenty of pancakes, waffles and burgers. American ephemera lines the walls. $10-25.
    • Fireside Grille, 30 Bedford St, +1 508-947-5333. 11:30AM-8PM daily. Often voted "best of" in a variety of categories by local publications. Reservations recommended. $20-60.

    Lakeville

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    • J&J's Seafood, 197 County St, +1 508-763-5977. W-Sa 4-8PM. Seasonal drive in restaurant since 1976. $10-30.
    • Baldies Craft Pizzeria, 40 Main St, +1 508-947-1055. M-Sa 11AM-9PM, Su noon-8PM. Variety of gourmet brick oven pizzas among other options. Full bar and 40 craft beers on tap. $20-40.

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    Sleep

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    • Fairfield Inn & Suites, 4 Chalet Rd, +1 508-946-4000. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: Noon. $170.
    • Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 43 Harding St, +1 508-946-3398. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: Noon. Complimentary Hot Breakfast, indoor pool and whirlpool, 24 hour fitness and business centers, free wireless internet, exceptional service. $190.
    • On Cranberry Pond Bed & Breakfast, 43 Fuller St, +1 508-946-0768. Check-in: 4PM. Three apartment/suites with private entrances, bathrooms, kitchens, and WiFi. Identifies as gay owned; no children, pets, or smoking allowed. Two other rooms available for monthly rental. $200.

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    Go next

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    Plymouth, Cape Cod and Boston are great next stops.

    Routes through Middleborough
    TauntonBridgewater  N  S  WarehamBourne
    ProvidenceTaunton  W  E  CarverPlymouth
    WeymouthBridgewater  N  S  LakevilleNew Bedford
    BostonBridgewater  N  S  RochesterWareham



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