Things To Do
Blue Moon Bagel Cafe
All sorts of delicious baked goods, plus tasty breakfast/lunch sandwiches and soups
Brookside Cafe
Popular with locals, this folksy cafe serves classic American breakfast and lunch fare at great prices.
Farmer in the Dell
Fantastic local bakery/lunch spot. The food is freshly made from scratch, reasonably priced and absolutely delicious.
Finnegans Wake
Traditional Irish pub fare & cocktails, popular with locals.
The Horse Restaurant
Casual dining. If you plan on eating early (seated by 5p), ask for their unpublished early bird specials, which include soup/salad and dessert!
Lewis' Restaurant & Grille
Since 1939, it's been the central hangout spot where “everyone knows your name”. Low-key, popular with locals. VERY casual.
Spot
Fantastic bagels and breakfast/lunch sandwiches!
Taso's Euro-Cafe
Greek cuisine in a casual setting
Tutto Italiano
Authentic Italian Deli offering up great sandwiches made with fresh-baked bread, imported meats and cheeses, and much more!
Vico Ristorante Italiano
Upscale Italian eatery in an intimate atmosphere
Borderland State Park
Tree-lined carriage roads, ponds reflecting autumn foliage, Ames mansion...a great way to experience the beauty of southern New England autumn foliage!
Cranberry Harvesting
Massachusetts is the second-largest cranberry producer in the United States and cranberries are the number one food crop in the State. Take a tour of a farm and/or witness how these tart beauties are harvested!
The Freedom Trail
A 2.5 mile (4 km) red brick-lined walking route through downtown Boston (starting at The Boston Common and ending at Bunker Hill), passing sixteen historically significant 17th-to-19th-century sites, including museums, meeting houses, burial grounds, and the USS Constitution. Plan to spend an entire day to walk/explore the entire Trail or choose a few of its stops.
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Boston's oldest, largest and best-known art institution, the MFA houses one of the world's most comprehensive art collections and is renowned for its Impressionist paintings, Asian and Egyptian collections and early American art.
Plimoth Patuxet Museums
A complex of living history museums founded in 1947, it replicates the original settlement of the Plymouth Colony established in the 17th century by the English colonists who became known as the Pilgrims.
Rail Explorers
Scenic, pedal-powered rail bike tours along Narragansett Bay, featuring coastal views and woodlands. Tandem and quad bikes available.
Rocky Woods
Seven miles of trails, ponds, wetlands and ridge views combine to offer great views of Fall foliage!
Tangerini's Farm
Fruit and vegetable farm with farm stand, Pick-Your-Own fruits, ice cream shop, and farm-to-table restaurant.
View Boston
Offers unparalleled 360-degree views of Boston landmarks such as Fenway Park, the Charles River, and the State House. Features include an open-air deck (Cloud Terrace), indoor viewing (View Boston), and a bistro/bar. Plan your visit at sunset for the most romantic views!
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Not only a highly recommended family-friendly zoo during the day, but also a great place to experience their Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular, a nationally-recognized Halloween event featuring over 5,000 intricately carved pumpkins along the zoo's Wetlands Trail. This evening event opens the last week of September. Advance tickets are highly recommended.