15 Best Things to Do in Lynnfield (MA) Lynnfield, an affluent North Shore suburb, is located 14 miles north of Boston and is known for its upscale outdoor shopping mall. Market Street Lynnfield has over 80 shops and restaurants for all tastes and a lovely little skating rink in the winter. As for history, you can … Read more
15 Best Things to Do in Medfield (MA) In the MetroWest area, Medfield is roughly equivalent to Boston, Providence and Worcester, all of which can be reached in about 45 minutes. The town was first settled by Europeans in the 1640s, and the Peak House on the main street is a fine example of early … Read more
15 Best Things to Do in Charlton (MA) Charlton is a small town first settled by Europeans in the 1730s, located near the transition point between central and western Massachusetts. Originally part of neighboring Oxford, the land includes two wonderfully preserved historic districts in the city’s urban core on Main Street and the Northside Village … Read more
15 Best Things to Do in Rehoboth (MA) Rehoboth is one of the oldest towns in Massachusetts, founded in 1643 as part of the Plymouth Colony. The defining events of the final days of King Philip’s War took place at Rehoboth in the 1670s, and at Anwan Rock you can see the site where a … Read more
15 Best Things to Do in North Adams (MA) Located in the Hoosick River Valley, surrounded by mountains, Massachusetts’ smallest city flourished as an industrial base for the region in the 18th and 19th centuries. Over time, the North Adams area has reinvented itself as a hotbed of creativity, beginning in 1999 with the opening … Read more
15 Best Things to Do in Palmer (MA) This rural town of 12,500 is located on the eastern edge of the Pioneer Valley, where the Quappoag and Ware Rivers meet to form the Chicopee River. In the past, Palmer was known as the Seven Railroad City, and although active lines ran through the city, no … Read more
15 Best Things to Do in Tyngsborough (MA) Straddling the Merrimack River, Tyngsborough is a city located along the MA/NH border and is recognized by the Green Arch Bridge. It dates back to the 1930s and is adjacent to the old town centre, and is the only crossing over the river in both directions for … Read more
15 Best Things to Do in Wrentham (MA) In Norfolk County, the city of Wrentham has a population of 12,200 and is located approximately halfway between Boston and Providence. Wrentham is a short drive from both cities, but is also crossed by I-495 for easy access to Cape Cod, while Gillette Stadium is less than … Read more
15 Best Things to Do in Dudley (MA) Located about 30 minutes south of Worcester, Dudley is a quiet town on the border with Connecticut. In the early 19th century, the site was at the heart of the American Industrial Revolution as a center for the textile industry. It is interesting to think that the … Read more
15 Best Things to Do in Spencer (MA) Located a few miles west of Worcester in central Massachusetts, the city was not permanently settled until about 300 years ago, but came to prominence in the 19th century as a mill town supported by the wire and shoemaking industries. Spencer’s undulating countryside is full of interesting … Read more