Settled in 1665, Wilmington played a crucial role in the early colonies. The Middlesex Canal, a 27-mile canal connecting the port of Boston and the Merrimack River, passed through Wilmington. As one of the young nation's first engineering projects, the Middlesex Canal's aqueducts and other remnants are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Today, Wilmington is a wooded suburban community with some beautiful features, such as Silver Lake and Cranberry Bog. The Town Museum is a fascinating destination, housed in the Col. Joshua Harnden Tavern, built in 1770 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Harnden, the man who built the house, achieved the rank of colonel during the American Revolution.
In addition to being a beautiful town with a rich history, Wilmington is ideally located for commuters, roughly 15 miles northwest of Boston. Commuters can take I-93 or, for a car-free commute, hop on the MBTA Lowell Line and arrive downtown in about 20 minutes.
