E. N. Jenckes Store
The E. N. Jenckes Store is a historic store on Main Street in Douglas, Massachusetts. Worth the trip, Lake Chaubunagungamaug is 6.9 mi off. Expect 68–81°F afternoons in the mildest months, May to September.
A museum inside Douglas
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 17°, with about 62" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Webster is the nearest base
Webster is 7 miles west, with 5 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 68–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The climate here
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E. N. Jenckes Store
The E. N. Jenckes Store is a historic store on Main Street in Douglas, Massachusetts. The Greek Revival two-story wood-frame structure was built in 1833; it features a side-gable configuration in which the roof overhangs a two-story porch. The store was built by Elias Balcome, but was operated by members of the Jenckes family for most of the 20th century. The building is now a museum operated by the Douglas Historical Society.
The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1988)
Where to base yourself for E. N. Jenckes Store
Lodging nearby is in Douglas (4) and Glocester (12), and Boston has the most rooms in the area (199).
Boston
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
672,973 people
40 mi northeast of E. N. Jenckes Store
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From E. N. Jenckes Store | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas | in town | — | 4 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 9,545 | $471K | A− |
| Glocester | 12 mi south | 20 min | 12 1 hotel · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 7 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 10,612 | $397K | A+ |
| Worcester | 15 mi north | 20 min | 15 12 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 213,862 | $374K | — |
| Webster | 7 mi west | 10 min | 5 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 17,835 | $362K | C |
| Sturbridge | 19 mi west | 30 min | 24 13 hotels · 3 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 10,120 | $426K | B− |
| Auburn | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 8 6 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 17,566 | $400K | C |
| Sutton | 5 mi northwest | 5 min | 4 1 hotel · 3 campgrounds | 9,662 | $523K | A− |
| Milford | 12 mi northeast | 15 min | 8 8 hotels | 30,832 | $477K | B− |
| Boston | 40 mi northeast | 1 hr | 199 158 hotels · 29 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 5 hostels · 3 campgrounds | 672,973 | $732K | D |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
While you are near E. N. Jenckes Store
These lie within 47 miles as the crow flies.
Big draw17 mi LakeLake Chaubunagungamaug
Big draw223 mi Stadium & arenaGillette Stadium
Big draw37 mi Stadium & arenaFenway Park
Big draw47 mi MuseumThe Breakers
Big draw36 mi MuseumIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum
38 mi MuseumUSS Massachusetts
38 mi Ancient siteHMS Endeavour
32 mi LakeWalden PondPhoto credits
Lake Chaubunagungamaug: Bree from Worcester, MA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Gillette Stadium: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fenway Park: Gatorfan252525, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Breakers: UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Sean Dungan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · USS Massachusetts: USN, Public domain · HMS Endeavour: Samuel Atkins (c.1760-1810), Public domain · Walden Pond: Victorgrigas, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Visiting E. N. Jenckes Store
Is E. N. Jenckes Store in Douglas?
Yes. It’s inside Douglas, MA.
When is the best time to visit E. N. Jenckes Store?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 68–81°.
What is the closest airport to E. N. Jenckes Store?
Worcester Regional (ORH), about 16 miles away. The nearest big hub is Rhode Island T. F. Green (PVD), about 28 miles.
Where should I stay near E. N. Jenckes Store?
Glocester (12 mi, 12 places to stay), Worcester (15 mi, 15 places to stay) and Douglas (in town, 4 places to stay).
Word from Douglas
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.