Anne's Guide to Exploring this Beautiful, Historic area
Coffee House
Many of our guests have made the Coffee House part of their regular morning routine while staying with us. It's a short walk from Swan Manor especially when the weather is nice. They have a great assortment of coffees from all over the world, as well as teas. They also make great breakfast & lunch sandwiches.
Charles River Coffee House
57 Eliot StMany of our guests have made the Coffee House part of their regular morning routine while staying with us. It's a short walk from Swan Manor especially when the weather is nice. They have a great assortment of coffees from all over the world, as well as teas. They also make great breakfast & lunch sandwiches.
Families with kids
On weekends they have all kinds of entertainment for kids. From face painting, climbing structures, pony rides, moonwalks, a train that takes riders through orchards where you can pick your own apples, peaches, pears & pumpkins. They also have a country store with homemade pies & cookies. They just added a brew pub where visitors can sample their different beers. This year they have added an evening concert series as well as an outdoor Brunch on the weekends. Its best to call ahead to see what's going on the day you plan to go.
6 locals recommend
Belkin Family Lookout Farm
89 Pleasant St SOn weekends they have all kinds of entertainment for kids. From face painting, climbing structures, pony rides, moonwalks, a train that takes riders through orchards where you can pick your own apples, peaches, pears & pumpkins. They also have a country store with homemade pies & cookies. They just added a brew pub where visitors can sample their different beers. This year they have added an evening concert series as well as an outdoor Brunch on the weekends. Its best to call ahead to see what's going on the day you plan to go.
Natick Community Organic Farm
117 Eliot StMassachusetts Horticultural Society
It has extensive flower gardens including almost every species indigious to MA. Their herb gardens & Goddess Garden are cool. They also have tree and shrub gardens that are beautiful even during the winter.
Elm Bank
900 Washington StIt has extensive flower gardens including almost every species indigious to MA. Their herb gardens & Goddess Garden are cool. They also have tree and shrub gardens that are beautiful even during the winter.
Food scene
Great Italian food, friendly servers, a local hang-out
Good basic Italian (comfort) food. The staff as well as the local patrons are friendly.
Agostino's Italian Restaurant
23 Washington StGood basic Italian (comfort) food. The staff as well as the local patrons are friendly.
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
211 Moody StJuniper is one of the more ambient eateries in the area especially when the weather cooperates and patrons can dine on the patio
12 locals recommend
Juniper
13 Central StJuniper is one of the more ambient eateries in the area especially when the weather cooperates and patrons can dine on the patio
Serving both Chinese & Japanese cuisine in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere. Guests have only had great things to say about the food and the staff.
Great Wok Wellesley
180 Worcester StreetServing both Chinese & Japanese cuisine in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere. Guests have only had great things to say about the food and the staff.
A standard in authentic delicious Asian food. Located in the Natick Mall on route 9 west
P.F. Chang's
1245 Worcester StreetA standard in authentic delicious Asian food. Located in the Natick Mall on route 9 west
Live music
Located in a historic firehouse in the heart of Natick Center Cultural District, TCAN is the MetroWest region's premier performing arts organization. National touring acts have included Don McLean, The Smithereens, Vanilla Fudge, Shawn Colvin, Paula...more
The Center For Arts In Natick
14 Summer StHistory
Salam, MA was settled in 1626 and was one of the most significant seaports in early American history. This is where the "Salem Witch Trials" took place in the 1600's
Although especially interesting during the month of October when Goast Tours, Haunted Houses and the month long Salem Witch Festival takes place, there are all kinds of events going on all year. Take the commuter rail from downtown Natick to Salem for a scentic ride that avoids the traffic.
Salem
The Battles of Lexington and Concord happened on April 19, 1775 - the start of the Revolutionary War. That battle, memorialized in the poem "The Shot Heard Round the World"
by Ralph Waldo Emerson is reinacted on a grand scale. The area has a rich history as the home of author Lousisa May Alcott and Ralph Waldo Emerson.
35 locals recommend
Minute Man National Historical Park
174 Liberty StThe Battles of Lexington and Concord happened on April 19, 1775 - the start of the Revolutionary War. That battle, memorialized in the poem "The Shot Heard Round the World"
by Ralph Waldo Emerson is reinacted on a grand scale. The area has a rich history as the home of author Lousisa May Alcott and Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Sports
“Patriot Place” a twenty minute drive, has recently been enlarged & includes a mall with many unique stores, including great resturants. In addition to sports events, the venue is the place where major entertainment events take place.
97 locals recommend
Gillette Stadium
1 Patriot Pl“Patriot Place” a twenty minute drive, has recently been enlarged & includes a mall with many unique stores, including great resturants. In addition to sports events, the venue is the place where major entertainment events take place.