Get it in MetroWest Boston

Natick Nights. Photo courtesy of MetroWest Boston Visitors Bureau.

Discover MetroWest Boston, a treasure trove of hidden gems, unique attractions, and vibrant communities just 30-60 minutes from Providence, with something for every visitor, from young singles to couples, and families to seniors.

Get Culture! Welcome summer at Franklin’s fabulous Porchfest on June 1 to hear free live concerts all over town, or take in a play, concert or special event at one of MetroWest’s many performing arts centers like Hopkinton Center for the Arts or TCAN. Be sure to visit the Danforth Art Museum, a jewel box housing 3,500+ artworks, including a collection by Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller, renowned for her groundbreaking sculptures of the African and African-American experience. Wander the Natick Cultural District to see beautiful public art, dozens of working artists’ studios, and lovely boutiques offering hand-crafted items (and don’t miss Natick Nights, their summer festival series!). Or create something of your own at Elsie Kaye Glassworks, Cheryl Cohen Mosaics, or in a cooking class at WSK. Explore the American Heritage Museum, whose immersive exhibits and unique living history events feature one-of-a-kind antique planes, tanks, and cars, plus fascinating stories from WWI to today.

Bengal Tiger at Southwick’s Zoo. Photo courtesy of MetroWest Boston Visitors Bureau.

Get Moving!  Take a deep breath at one of MetroWest Boston’s eight state park recreation areas, like Hopkinton State Park whose 1,500 acres are crisscrossed by hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking trails around a lake with boat rentals, beaches, stocked fishing, and more. Once you’ve built up an appetite, head to Level99 for a great meal and craft beer in the taproom, then test yourself with 40+ mental and physical escape rooms and challenges, or get a little competitive at Beach House, where you can play beach volleyball year-round. Spend the night at one of the region’s 47 hotels, then start the day off right with a tour of Southwick’s Zoo, the largest zoo in New England where you can see live shows or ride the zipline or Skyfari. Kayak, paddleboard, or hike along the scenic Sudbury River, lush with vegetation and excellent for birding. Wander through Garden in the Woods, showcasing gorgeous native plants of the New England Wild Flower Society. Grab a bike and head to one of the many regional rail trails offering 50+ miles of paths for all mobility levels.

Jack’s Abby’s beer garden in Framingham, MA. Photo courtesy of MetroWest Boston Visitors Bureau.

Get Tasting! MetroWest Boston is known for fantastic craft beverages. Plan a brewery tour to one of 17 craft breweries—like Jack’s Abby, Exhibit ‘A’ or 67 Degrees—most offer live entertainment too! Stop in for a bite and a glass at a cidery or winery, or have a gourmet meal, a tour, and a tasting at GlenPharmer Distillery, where the menu pairs with their spirits. Or perhaps farm-to-table is more your scene? If so, don’t miss Buttercup, The Farmer’s Daughter, C’est La Vie Bistro, or The Farmer’s Porch, where chef-owners create incredible food straight from local farms. Visit Boston Honey Company to watch them pour gorgeous beeswax candles, then step up to their honey bar to taste different varieties and browse locally-made honey-based products in their lovely farm store.

Boston Honey and cheese pairing. Photo courtesy of MetroWest Boston Visitors Bureau.

To plan your next adventure, download the free visitors guide and go explore!