River Street Guidebook
Historic
A nice swim. Where Henry David Thoreau wrote ‘Walden’. Plan to arrive early and check the website in the summer since it is popular and reaches capacity quickly. Parking must be purchased.
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Walden Pond
A nice swim. Where Henry David Thoreau wrote ‘Walden’. Plan to arrive early and check the website in the summer since it is popular and reaches capacity quickly. Parking must be purchased.
Writer of ‘Little Woman’ lived here
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Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House
399 Lexington RdWriter of ‘Little Woman’ lived here
First shot of the revolutionary war. Cute walking trails.
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Minute Man National Historical Park
174 Liberty StFirst shot of the revolutionary war. Cute walking trails.
Orchard
Honey Pot Hill Orchards
16 Boon RdNashoba Valley Winery
100 Wattaquadock Hill RdFood scene
Woods Hill Table
24 Commonwealth AveDelicious farm to table. A bit fancy.
Takeout. Order ahead on the website as it takes a while but the food is Amazing!! Picnic tables outside, but no indoor seating.
Nan's Rustic Kitchen + Market
271 Great RdTakeout. Order ahead on the website as it takes a while but the food is Amazing!! Picnic tables outside, but no indoor seating.
Saltbox Kitchen
84 Commonwealth AveKids
Acton Children’s museum with large outdoor playground
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Discovery Museum
177 Main StActon Children’s museum with large outdoor playground
Hiking/skiing
Wachusett Mountain
41 Mountain RdFamily friendly downhill skiing and hiking
Nashoba Valley Ski Area
79 Powers RdConservation Land
Pratts Brook Conservation Area
Brewster LaneA short walk from our house
Enter behind the South Acton fire station for this unfenced field popular for allowing dogs to play off leash. Dogs must be under voice control. A Trail system through the woods is behind the field.
Great Hill
Enter behind the South Acton fire station for this unfenced field popular for allowing dogs to play off leash. Dogs must be under voice control. A Trail system through the woods is behind the field.
Biking/Walking
Assabet River Rail Trail
Assabet River Rail Trail1 mile from our home