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The 10 Best Things to Do in Ashland, United States
Ashland is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the MetroWest region. The population was 16,593 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Ashland
1. Jack's Abby Brewing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By Frank B - East Walpole, Massachusetts
Well. The food is spare for the price paid. Wings.... half a dozen... Really? And just ok. Pizza....six medium slices for 18 bucks? Eh....,, and the deal with beer is just gonzo now..l, charge whatever you want..., they'll pay it....., and jesusofthehardwoodbaffle...the acoustics make a whisper a shout.... picnic tables? When the revolution comes, the prices will go down and the seats will be good, comrade... until then? Gimme a booth if you're gonna charge an arm and a leg....
2. Museum of World War II
Overall Ratings
5 based on 80 reviews
Located just 20 minutes from Boston, The Museum of World War II is home to the most comprehensive collection of original WWII artifacts & documents anywhere in the world. With more than 7,000 pieces on display, the museum uniquely shows the human story interwoven with the military and political events thru all of the artifacts that made up life, from everyday, to the most momentous decisions during the war. "It is a sacred mission to preserve the lives and heroic actions of all those people who fought on the battle fronts and home fronts to destroy the evil of Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan." -Kenneth W. Rendell, Founder & Director.
Reviewed By aliceann1 - boston, mass.
What started as a private collection of WWII artifacts has evolved into a wonderful small museum of objects seldom seen in a public venue. The collection ranges from uniforms and artillery to propaganda posters and children's toys from Nazi Era Germany. The museum accepts donations from private citizens and as such, the items on view are diverse and remarkable to see. It is worth traveling out to the suburbs of Boston in a commercial area to find this hidden gem. It is a fabulous collection of items.
3. Hopkinton State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By Robert S - Westborough MA
Easy to find parking, you can rent a kayak/canoe, hike, swim (summer only) or relax on the beach. The beach has sand, some rocks too but not bad. Renting a kayak is fun and its easy to paddle for a couple of hours without doubling up your tracks. There are trails available, mostly moderate walking on dirt and tree roots, not many rocks. Quite a few dog walkers and is open in the winter too. Summer time there is a fee.
4. Trombetta's Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By VacaLover2015 - Framingham, Massachusetts
We're new to the area and several people indicated we "had" to visit Trombetta's and that it was fabulous. It's a good size typical farm stand but no organic options. The flowers are beautiful but prices weren't competitive enough for me to buy any. I support buying local so if you're not looking for organic grown, check them out.
5. Lake Waban
Overall Ratings
5 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By robertinSJ - San Jose, California
A nice easy walk around the pond. The scenery on September was beautiful and there were swans on the lake. Great morning walk.
6. Wayside Inn Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By Dawn B - Madison, Wisconsin, United States
The Wayside Inn is just beautiful! We visited for a wedding and had a lovely time! The celebration was held in a lovely tent on the grounds. The service was wonderful, as was the food! We were able to stroll the garden area and visit the pond, all beautiful!
While we didn't dine in the actual inn or stay overnight at the inn, we did pop over to explore a bit and I'm so glad that we did! The hostess provided us with fascinating and in-depth history about the inn, the area and the time period. We probably spent about 30 minutes with her, but we could have spent so much more time learning about the history of this wonderful place. After chatting with her, we visited the tavern and some of the rooms. Just an incredible place to visit.
7. PlayTown Express
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Localandloveit - Southborough
I took my grandchildren here for a couple of days during the summer hours. Young staff but well maintained. Enormous facility with activities for all elementary age groups. Even exercise bikes for adults (although you should be watching your kids!)
8. Ashland State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By Don P - Ashland, Massachusetts
Have visited many times during the warmer months. Located on a good size reservoir, the entire area is picturesque and well kept. The beach is clearly defined and suitable for swimming for any age. Picnic areas are adequate however additional tables would certainly be helpful. This is state park is the little brother to the more expansive Hopkinton State Park which is located approximately 10-15 minutes away. Boat rentals, offered at Hopkinton, are not available in Ashland. Overall, Ashland is a clean, safe, facility.
9. Starting line of Boston Marathon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Aafia - Sydney, Canada
We checked out the starting line of the Boston Marathon 2 days before the race and you could already feel the excitement building. On race day, the area is unrecognizable with the throngs of runners, volunteers and spectators. Running in this oldest of annual marathons was an absolute thrill for me. Thank you Hopkinton and all the towns on the 26 miles route into Boston. You sure know hoe to put on a good show!
10. Sweet Meadow Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By purefunkmd - Sherborn, Ma.
The people are super friendly and the quality of their plants is great. They also have farm animals (including babies seasonally) for the kids to see.
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