# Middleborough

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.

## Understand

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.

## Get in

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.
* 41.8782-70.918351 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. (updated Nov 2022)

## Get around

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

## See

* 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: 41.802778-70.8986111 Great Quittacas Pond , 41.8-70.94942 Long Pond , and 41.840278-70.9194443 Assawompset Pond . There are additionally many dozens of smaller conservation areas, ponds, brooks, and swamps for you to explore.

## Do

* 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. (updated Nov 2022)

### Golf

These courses are open to the public:
* The Back Nine Club, 17 Heritage Hill Dr, ☏ +1 508-947-9991. Par 54, 18 holes over 3,012 yards. (updated Nov 2022)
* Lakeville Country Club, 44 Clear Pond Rd, ☏ +1 508-947-6630. Par 72, 18 holes over 6,274 yards. (updated Nov 2022)
* Poquoy Brook Golf Course, 20 Leonard St, ☏ +1 508-947-5261. Par 72, 18 holes, 6,762 yards. (updated Nov 2022)

### Events

* Cranberry Tri-fest. A terrific weekend of racing including a sprint distance triathlon, a kids duathlon, and a classic Olympic distance triathlon. (updated Nov 2022)

## Eat

* Persy's Place, 43 Bedford St, ☏ +1 508-946-0022. 7AM-2PM daily. Great place for a huge breakfast. Small regional chain. $10-20. (updated Nov 2022)
* 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. (updated Nov 2022)
* 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. (updated Nov 2022)
* 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. (updated Nov 2022)

### Lakeville

* J&J's Seafood, 197 County St, ☏ +1 508-763-5977. W-Sa 4-8PM. Seasonal drive in restaurant since 1976. $10-30. (updated Nov 2022)
* 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. (updated Nov 2022)

## Sleep

* Fairfield Inn & Suites, 4 Chalet Rd, ☏ +1 508-946-4000. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: Noon. $170. (updated Nov 2022)
* 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. (updated Nov 2022)
* 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. (updated Nov 2022)

## Connect

* Lakeville Public Library, 4 Precinct St, Lakeville, ☏ +1 508-947-9028. M Tu Th 10AM-8PM, W 10AM-6PM, Sa 10AM-2PM. Free. (updated Nov 2022)

## Go next

Plymouth, Cape Cod and Boston are great next stops.