West Groton, Massachusetts is a rural Middlesex County village within Groton offering haunting castle ruins, extraordinary river trails, and one of the most impressive restaurant clusters of any town its size in north-central Massachusetts.
Bancroft’s Castle delivers hilltop farmland views, mysterious energy, and stunning photography opportunities from an easily accessible ruin. The Forest Bells trail offers six hand-pull chimes suspended from tree limbs — a uniquely enchanting short hike families call worth every step.
For dining, Gibbet Hill Grill serves legendary potato-crusted haddock and perfectly cooked steaks, and Salt & Light Cafe delivers what specialty coffee devotees call one of the finest espresso experiences in all of New England.