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METRO WEST OVERVIEW
Farmland, history, big back yards and a commutable distance to Downtown via Rt. 2? Pinch us! Metro West is often the landing pad for families who decide to move out of the city in search of more space. Uniquely positioned between Boston and Worcester, Metro West offers both city convenience and rural natural beauty.
Cities in Metro West
General Information about Metro West
Transportation + Walkability
- Commuter Rail + some Green Line T service :: Commuting from these towns into Downtown is desirable.
- MBTA Bus :: Many of these towns over MBTA bus service of some sort.
- Neighborhoods require a car
- Walkable downtown areas
Grocery Stores
- Trader Joes; Framingham,
- Wegmans ; Natick
- Whole Foods Market; Framingham, Sudbury
- Roche Bros; Acton, Natick, Sudbury, Weston
- Donelan’s of Acton, Acton
- Shaws
- Hannaford
- Stop & Shop
Public Green Space
Metro West has many Public Green Spaces. Here are a few of the best spots.
- Pegan Hill, Natick
- Cushing Memorial Park; Framingham
- Cochituate State Park; Natick
Pediatricians + Urgent Care
Family friendly restaurants
libraries
historical sites
CHILDCARE OPTIONS
playgrounds
youth athletics
parenting groups
indoor playareas
Relgious organizations
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“We always knew we wanted to live in close proximity to our families, but also wanted to be able to get into Boston easily, so MetroWest was ideal for us. We get to enjoy wonderful independent restaurants and shops like we did in the city, and now we have much more space and tons of opportunities to enjoy nature. A perfect balance for our family.”
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Pediatricians & Urgent Care
- Boston Children’s Hospital Pediatric ER
- Emerson Hospital Emergency Department; Concord
- Milford Regional Medical Center Emergency Room; Milford
- MetroWest Medical Center: Emergency Room; Framingham
- Atrius Health; Concord
- Boston Children’s Primary Care Alliance; Framingham, Sudbury, Concord, Wayland
- Metrowest Pediatrics; Framingham
- Reliant Medical Group; Framingham, Hudson
- Main Street Pediatrics; Hopkinton
- Milford Regional Physicians Group; Hopkinton
- Holliston Pediatric Group; Holliston
Family Friendly Restaurants
MetroWest has many family-friendly restaurants, here are some of our local favorites.
- LookoutFarm; Natick
- Flatbread Company; Bedford, Somerville
- 110 Grill; Wayland, Hopkinton, Marlborough, Maynard
- Evviva Trattoria; Marlborough, Maynard
Historical Sites
Childcare Options
- KinderCare; Acton, Maynard, Ashland, Framingham, Marlborough
- Bright Horizons; Sudbury, Wayland, Natick, Boxborough, Bedford, Wayland
- MetroWest YMCA Early Learning Center; Framingham
- Primrose Schools; Natick
- Goddard School; Wayland, Weston, Bedford
Youth Athletics
- YMCA MetroWest, Framingham
- Boys and Girls Club of MetroWest; Framingham, Hudson, Marlborough
- Boys and Girls Club Assabet Valley; Maynard
Parenting Groups
- Bedford Kids; Bedford
- Lincoln Family Association; Lincoln
Religious Organizations
- Metro West has many Christian Churches of all denominations. Any town in this area will likely have more than one Christian Church.
- Archdiocese Of Boston
- There are many Jewish Temples in the MetroWest area. JewishBoston is a great resource.
- Islamic Masumeen Center of New England; Hopkinton
- Islamic Society of Framingham (Masjid E Basheer ); Framingham
Indoor Play Areas
- Discovery Museum; Acton
- Jam Time; Maynard, Natick
- Let’s Bee Kids; Hudson
- Launch Trampoline Park, Framingham
- Altitude Trampoline Park, Marlborough