Melanie’s guidebook
Day trips
Great places nearby to go for the day
Boston
Cape Cod
Providence
Portland
A diamond in the rough, central Massachusetts’ best kept secret. We love the quirky shops, outdoor music at all hours, cute cafes and art galleries.
94 locals recommend
Northampton
A diamond in the rough, central Massachusetts’ best kept secret. We love the quirky shops, outdoor music at all hours, cute cafes and art galleries.
Local walks
Beautiful places you can walk to from the house or a short drive away
Kingsbury Pond
The nearby pond with a public beach
Populatic Pond
Walk to our pond’s boat ramp for some great views
Walk from the house to several entrance points, including on Leland Road, to find the Norfolk airfield and explore the trails in the woods. Watch out for diving sparrows and running deer!
Leland Road
Leland RoadWalk from the house to several entrance points, including on Leland Road, to find the Norfolk airfield and explore the trails in the woods. Watch out for diving sparrows and running deer!
Locals love to walk around this closed institution, which was the site of the movie Shutter Island
Medfield State Hospital Campus
SERVIE DriveLocals love to walk around this closed institution, which was the site of the movie Shutter Island
A beautiful outdoor arboretum full of trees from around the world
379 locals recommend
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
125 ArborwayA beautiful outdoor arboretum full of trees from around the world
Food scene
Franklin
Dedham
Providence
Framingham
Worcester
Medway
There are lots of little restaurants and bakeries to pick from
Our favorite local farm with a cute little store, an ice cream stand, a cafe with great food, and outdoor dining with a view of the farm and weekend live music.
Tangerini's Spring Street Farm
139 Spring StOur favorite local farm with a cute little store, an ice cream stand, a cafe with great food, and outdoor dining with a view of the farm and weekend live music.
Sports Arenas
Catch a football game with the New England Patriots or soccer with the New England Revolution
97 locals recommend
Gillette Stadium
1 Patriot PlCatch a football game with the New England Patriots or soccer with the New England Revolution
Fenway–Kenmore
Home of the Boston Red Sox
Neighborhoods
Wrentham
Holliston
Salem
Historic and spooky, Salem MA is a must-see especially around Halloween
Fenway–Kenmore
Back Bay
Great for shopping, food, and sights
North End
Little Italy- try the amazing food, cafes and comedy
Dover
A great town to drive through, especially in fall when the leaves change
Medway
Shopping
Patriot Place
2 Patriot PlShops and food for days
Wrentham
Wrentham outlet mall