Things To Do
Walk the grounds around the Wayside Inn Historic District
We won't be short on recommendations for outdoor autumn adventures, leaf peeping, and outstanding opportunities for photography and peaceful hikes. The grounds of the inn are just one New England spot. Besides the inn itself, the area includes: The Redstone Schoolhouse (“Mary Had a Little Lamb” connection) The working grist mill Colonial-era barns and bridges Scenic trails and millponds The grounds are free to walk from dawn to dusk.
Minute Man National Historical Park
About 20–25 minutes from Sudbury, this is one of the best Revolutionary War sites in New England. It’s especially good if you enjoy combining history with hiking.
Dudley Chateau
Not colonial-era, but deeply old-school New England. Dating to the 1930s, it’s a lakeside tavern with a long local history and classic “Massachusetts watering hole” character. Expect: Rustic wood interior Pub food and burgers Local crowd Pond views Casual tavern energy Good choice if you want history plus a less formal atmosphere.
Apex Entertainment Marlborough
A huge indoor entertainment complex with bowling, arcade games, indoor karting, laser tag, ropes courses, and more.
Greenways Conservation Land
Explore Greenways Conservation Land for wooded walking trails, wetlands, birdwatching, and peaceful scenery along the Sudbury River watershed. Great for autumn leaf photography.
Spend a day in Concord
Only a short drive away, Concord is packed with literary and Revolutionary War history: 1. Old North Bridge 2. The Old Manse 3. Walden Pond 4. Homes connected to Louisa May Alcott, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Ralph Waldo Emerson It’s one of the best literary-history towns in America.
Old Colonial Roads
Parts of the old Boston Post Road still run through Sudbury. The area feels especially historic because many roads, stone walls, and farm landscapes still follow colonial-era patterns. Good for: Scenic drives Cycling Photography Fall foliage
Colonial & Revolutionary War Cemeteries
Sudbury has several very old burial grounds, including: 1. Old North Cemetery 2. Historic town commons and churches nearby These are quieter stops but interesting if you enjoy local colonial history and genealogy.
Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge
Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge is one of the best outdoor destinations in MetroWest Massachusetts, especially for hiking, wildlife watching, photography, biking, and quiet nature walks. Located across Sudbury, Stow, Hudson, and Maynard, the refuge has more than 15 miles of trails on former military land that has been restored into wetlands, forests, ponds, and grasslands.
