Dougherty Guidebook: Winchester & North of Boston, MA
Essentials
Fantastic, high-end selection. Top notch produce, cheese, and meats.
149 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
400 Cambridge RdFantastic, high-end selection. Top notch produce, cheese, and meats.
This Stop & Shop in Stoneham is a bit further than the one in Winchester center. However, it's MUCH larger and has a far better produce section
45 locals recommend
Stop & Shop
259 Main StThis Stop & Shop in Stoneham is a bit further than the one in Winchester center. However, it's MUCH larger and has a far better produce section
Food Scene
China Sky
27 Converse PlFantastic, gourmet Chinese food. Excellent drinks & bar.
TWK
14 Thompson StExcellent, gourmet American, fusion restaurant. Outstanding menu & cocktails.
Everything Else
Hands down, the BEST artisan bread you will EVER have!! Must try the Cranberry Pecan loaf. Super nice owners.
Mamadou's Artisan Bakery
63 Swanton StHands down, the BEST artisan bread you will EVER have!! Must try the Cranberry Pecan loaf. Super nice owners.
Stop & Shop
259 Main StClosest grocery store -- near the center of Winchester.
Bakery & coffee shop. Delicious baked goods, especially well-known for their gigantic muffins. Closest coffee shop.
The Gingerbread Construction Co
562 Washington StBakery & coffee shop. Delicious baked goods, especially well-known for their gigantic muffins. Closest coffee shop.
Hip, awesome outdoor shopping, food scene, movie theater -- great night life. Next to Mystic River.
269 locals recommend
Assembly Row
Assembly RowHip, awesome outdoor shopping, food scene, movie theater -- great night life. Next to Mystic River.
Parks & Nature
2,000 acre State Park just 1/10 of a mile from the house. Beautiful walks around the many reservoirs, fantastic mountain biking. Dogs permitted.
74 locals recommend
Middlesex Fells Reservation
4 Woodland Rd2,000 acre State Park just 1/10 of a mile from the house. Beautiful walks around the many reservoirs, fantastic mountain biking. Dogs permitted.
Great fishing -- pond is stocked by the MA Dept of Fish & Game. 2 mile loop around the pond is paved and very well-maintained. Dogs permitted on leash.
10 locals recommend
Horn Pond
Arlington RoadGreat fishing -- pond is stocked by the MA Dept of Fish & Game. 2 mile loop around the pond is paved and very well-maintained. Dogs permitted on leash.
From fishing and hiking to paddling and birdwatching, Spot Pond Boathouse will make you excited to explore the outdoors. Take a class or purchase a rental to get started!
With over 2,500 acres of land, Spot Pond Reservoir is the perfect place to enjoy both the woods and the water. Grab a paddle and spend a fun, peaceful day exploring this gorgeous natural environment. Knowledgeable and friendly staff are here to help whether you’re an expert or novice.
Check out their website at
http://boatinginboston.com/spot-pond
7 locals recommend
Spot Pond
From fishing and hiking to paddling and birdwatching, Spot Pond Boathouse will make you excited to explore the outdoors. Take a class or purchase a rental to get started!
With over 2,500 acres of land, Spot Pond Reservoir is the perfect place to enjoy both the woods and the water. Grab a paddle and spend a fun, peaceful day exploring this gorgeous natural environment. Knowledgeable and friendly staff are here to help whether you’re an expert or novice.
Check out their website at
http://boatinginboston.com/spot-pond
The Splash Park at Borggaard Beach
11 Palmer StGetting Around
Boston's regional transportation center north of the city. Take the train to Portland for the day. Easy round trip! Shuttle bus to/from Logan Airport every 30 minutes. Amtrak's Downeaster train runs through here on the way to/from Boston's North Station up to Portland, Maine. So convenient!
Anderson/Woburn Transportation Center station
100 Atlantic AveBoston's regional transportation center north of the city. Take the train to Portland for the day. Easy round trip! Shuttle bus to/from Logan Airport every 30 minutes. Amtrak's Downeaster train runs through here on the way to/from Boston's North Station up to Portland, Maine. So convenient!
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
37 Mystic AveEasy and cheap
Winchester has TWO commuter rail train stations: Downtown Winchester & Wedgemere. Check the MBTA website for the schedule for the LOWELL line.
http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/rail/lines/?route=LOWELL
10 locals recommend
MBTA Commuter Rail
10 Exchange StWinchester has TWO commuter rail train stations: Downtown Winchester & Wedgemere. Check the MBTA website for the schedule for the LOWELL line.
http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/rail/lines/?route=LOWELL
Shopping
Burlington Mall
Woburn Village
296 Mishawum RdDSW, Market Basket, TJ Maxx, and a Talbot's Outlet
Arts & Culture
Griffin Museum-Photography
67 Shore RdLocal museum with fantastic photography exhibits
Terrific museum -- great alternative to the more famous Museum of Fine Arts (also a must-see)
207 locals recommend
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex StTerrific museum -- great alternative to the more famous Museum of Fine Arts (also a must-see)
Salem Witch Museum
19 1/2 N Washington SquareSounds hokey but actually is pretty good