Food Scene
It's a short walk away, and right next to great Bagels from Einsteins. Grab a paper, a coffee and a pastry. Enjoy them here or in your own suite!
26 locals recommend
Starbucks
2322 Washington StIt's a short walk away, and right next to great Bagels from Einsteins. Grab a paper, a coffee and a pastry. Enjoy them here or in your own suite!
This vegetarian restaurant (with great vegan options as well) is a hidden gem in the western burbs. It is only a mile or so away, and serves amazing food with a delightful staff.
Green Leaf Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurant
62 Water StreetThis vegetarian restaurant (with great vegan options as well) is a hidden gem in the western burbs. It is only a mile or so away, and serves amazing food with a delightful staff.
North End Treats
661 Cochituate RoadReally good wood-fired pizza and authentic North End pastries!
Since opening, the 110 Grill has been one of the go-to spots for people in this part of Wayland. Good food, friendly service, and just a short walk away :-).
110 Grill
171 Commonwealth RdSince opening, the 110 Grill has been one of the go-to spots for people in this part of Wayland. Good food, friendly service, and just a short walk away :-).
Mel's is a Wayland institution. Primarily a family-friendly breakfast place, it is the center of the early morning social scene for all sorts of people.
Mel's Commonwealth Cafe
310 Commonwealth RdMel's is a Wayland institution. Primarily a family-friendly breakfast place, it is the center of the early morning social scene for all sorts of people.
Blue Ginger is one of the finest restaurants outside the city, if you like Asian-inspired fish. https://www.ming.com/blue-ginger.htm
10 locals recommend
Blue Ginger
583 Washington StreetBlue Ginger is one of the finest restaurants outside the city, if you like Asian-inspired fish. https://www.ming.com/blue-ginger.htm
Essentials
If you'd like to stock up on basics, Donelan's is a nice local grocery store and wine shop which is also within walking distance.
Donelan's Supermarket
177 Commonwealth RdIf you'd like to stock up on basics, Donelan's is a nice local grocery store and wine shop which is also within walking distance.
If you are looking for fresh organic produce, TJ's can be great. A bit longer drive than Donelan's, and a different vibe, but still very convenient.
13 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
659 Worcester RdIf you are looking for fresh organic produce, TJ's can be great. A bit longer drive than Donelan's, and a different vibe, but still very convenient.
The Boston Sports Clubs have a large facility only 4 miles away if you need to burn off some calories.
Boston Sports Clubs
110 Andrew AveThe Boston Sports Clubs have a large facility only 4 miles away if you need to burn off some calories.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you like beer, this is the place for you. If you're not thirsty, the chocolate chip cookie sundae is to die for as well!
16 locals recommend
John Harvard's Brewery & Ale House
1 Worcester RdIf you like beer, this is the place for you. If you're not thirsty, the chocolate chip cookie sundae is to die for as well!
Met Bar & Grill
1245 Worcester StWithin the Natick Collection, the Met Bar and Grill has a nice menu and atmosphere.
Parks & Nature
You can walk to Lake Cochituate in one of several ways. At the state park they also rent small boats in season.
10 locals recommend
Cochituate State Park
43 Commonwealth RdYou can walk to Lake Cochituate in one of several ways. At the state park they also rent small boats in season.
Steps from our house, this is a great place to enjoy the serenity of Lake Cochituate, and/or to admire the skills of local crew and sailing teams when they are practicing.
Wayland Town Beach
25 Parkland DrSteps from our house, this is a great place to enjoy the serenity of Lake Cochituate, and/or to admire the skills of local crew and sailing teams when they are practicing.
This is a nice playground for little kids, and is a little less than 1/2 mile away. Easy to walk, or there is ample parking.
Hannah Williams Playground
This is a nice playground for little kids, and is a little less than 1/2 mile away. Easy to walk, or there is ample parking.
Shopping
The Natick Collection has over 250 stores, including many restaurants and specialty shops. Easy to lose a day (or more) here, and some of the shops are high end, but fun for window shopping on a rainy day!
For more info see https://www.natickmall.com/en.html
68 locals recommend
Natick Mall
1245 Worcester StThe Natick Collection has over 250 stores, including many restaurants and specialty shops. Easy to lose a day (or more) here, and some of the shops are high end, but fun for window shopping on a rainy day!
For more info see https://www.natickmall.com/en.html
In my humble opinion, Wellesley Books is one of the finest Independent Bookstores in New England. Its collection is well curated, and it is located in the midst of a charming village. I can't recommend it enough.
Wellesley Books
82 Central StIn my humble opinion, Wellesley Books is one of the finest Independent Bookstores in New England. Its collection is well curated, and it is located in the midst of a charming village. I can't recommend it enough.
Arts & Culture
Wellesley College
Wellesley College is 4.4 miles away, and my wife is an alum.
Bentley University
175 Forest StWe are 11.8 miles from Bentley University, and I am an alum.
Regis College
235 Wellesley StRegis College is 4.5 miles away.
Framingham State University
100 State StFramingham State is 4.2 miles away.
Babson College
231 Forest StBabson College is 7.2 miles away
Olin College of Engineering
1000 Olin WayThe Olin College of Engineering is 7.2 miles away