Damian’s guidebook
Sightseeing
3 miles away from the house. Great place to visit, walk around it and see Henry Thoreau's little house, picnic on the pond, go for a swim! https://www.walden.org/property/walden-pond/
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Walden Pond
3 miles away from the house. Great place to visit, walk around it and see Henry Thoreau's little house, picnic on the pond, go for a swim! https://www.walden.org/property/walden-pond/
A renowned sculpture museum. Most of the museum is outdoors and great for all seasons. Walk around the grounds and explore amazing massive sculptures and installations. Take the elevator to the museum's roof deck and you'll have beautiful views of the pristine Flint Pond (where Lincoln gets its drinking water). The roof deck is best at sunset (WOW). And don't forget to check out the gift store, lot's of cool stuff. https://decordova.org/
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DeCordova Sculpture Park & Museum
51 Sandy Pond RdA renowned sculpture museum. Most of the museum is outdoors and great for all seasons. Walk around the grounds and explore amazing massive sculptures and installations. Take the elevator to the museum's roof deck and you'll have beautiful views of the pristine Flint Pond (where Lincoln gets its drinking water). The roof deck is best at sunset (WOW). And don't forget to check out the gift store, lot's of cool stuff. https://decordova.org/
If you're a fan of architecture, design, houses.... this is a must. Walter Gropius was the founder of the Bauhaus movement. His life was an interesting journey and spawned many foundational design elements. You'll tour his house and grounds, fascinating. It's not a long tour (about 45 minutes) so it's easy to fit it in to your schedule. https://www.historicnewengland.org/property/gropius-house/
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Gropius House
68 Baker Bridge RdIf you're a fan of architecture, design, houses.... this is a must. Walter Gropius was the founder of the Bauhaus movement. His life was an interesting journey and spawned many foundational design elements. You'll tour his house and grounds, fascinating. It's not a long tour (about 45 minutes) so it's easy to fit it in to your schedule. https://www.historicnewengland.org/property/gropius-house/
Get up close to lots of farm animals. Some nice wildlife exhibits. Their greenhouse is cool too when they're growing their seedlings. Quite a large farm operation. Just around the corner from the house. https://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/drumlin-farm
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Mass Audubon's Drumlin Farm
208 S Great RdGet up close to lots of farm animals. Some nice wildlife exhibits. Their greenhouse is cool too when they're growing their seedlings. Quite a large farm operation. Just around the corner from the house. https://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/drumlin-farm
Lot's of history here. Go for nice long walks, explore Battle Road Trail, Hartwell Tavern, Northbridge. Meander on your own or do a guided tour... https://www.nps.gov/mima/planyourvisit/ranger-programs-and-tours.htm
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Minute Man National Historical Park
174 Liberty StLot's of history here. Go for nice long walks, explore Battle Road Trail, Hartwell Tavern, Northbridge. Meander on your own or do a guided tour... https://www.nps.gov/mima/planyourvisit/ranger-programs-and-tours.htm
This is a special place. The family who runs this farm is doing a phenomenal job and they have a 24/7 farmers market in their barn. It's stocked with local produce and changes daily... sometimes you'll score some ice cream, sometimes fresh local chicken, local meats, oh and THE BEST EGGS. And plenty of staples you'll need. Super close to the house and you can pop on over there anytime. They do farm tours too! One of the best farmers around. https://codmancommunityfarms.org/
Codman Community Farms
This is a special place. The family who runs this farm is doing a phenomenal job and they have a 24/7 farmers market in their barn. It's stocked with local produce and changes daily... sometimes you'll score some ice cream, sometimes fresh local chicken, local meats, oh and THE BEST EGGS. And plenty of staples you'll need. Super close to the house and you can pop on over there anytime. They do farm tours too! One of the best farmers around. https://codmancommunityfarms.org/
Good spot for birdwatchers, 220 species recorded, lots of migratory birds. Really untouched wildlife refuge. Peaceful.
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Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
Monsen RoadGood spot for birdwatchers, 220 species recorded, lots of migratory birds. Really untouched wildlife refuge. Peaceful.
Worth a quick stop to check this out. A mysterious phenomenon.... hobby horses congregate here and they'll change formation periodically. No one knows how/who/why/what.... it just happens. If you're really adventurous check it out at night, super spooky! https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/ponyhenge
Ponyhenge
47 Old Sudbury RoadWorth a quick stop to check this out. A mysterious phenomenon.... hobby horses congregate here and they'll change formation periodically. No one knows how/who/why/what.... it just happens. If you're really adventurous check it out at night, super spooky! https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/ponyhenge
Hiking/Walking Trails
Lincoln is full of conservation land and 80 miles of trails over 500+ acres. Trails will lead you to ponds and vernal pools, very lush and easy. Great for birdwatching too. https://lincolnconservation.org/
Rural Land Foundation
145 Lincoln RoadLincoln is full of conservation land and 80 miles of trails over 500+ acres. Trails will lead you to ponds and vernal pools, very lush and easy. Great for birdwatching too. https://lincolnconservation.org/
Food Market
A great market, big farm. Seasonal local produce. Lots of prepared goods that can be nice to have in the fridge.
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Verrill Farm
11 Wheeler RdA great market, big farm. Seasonal local produce. Lots of prepared goods that can be nice to have in the fridge.
Donelan's Supermarket
248 Great RdClosest supermarket, convenient, perfect to stock up.
Inside the barn there is a large farmers market that’s open 24/7, fresh farm eggs, meats (usually frozen), seasonal veggies, ice cream, granola, cheese, milk etc. A great variety of healthy local foods.
Codman Community Farms
Inside the barn there is a large farmers market that’s open 24/7, fresh farm eggs, meats (usually frozen), seasonal veggies, ice cream, granola, cheese, milk etc. A great variety of healthy local foods.
Dog friendly
Nice conservation trails, a pond, open fields, a dog friendly place (great place to let the dog run free and mingle with other dogs or they can go for a swim in the pond (not for human swimming though)). You won't find cats here! Great dog park.
Cat Rock Park
90 Drabbington WayNice conservation trails, a pond, open fields, a dog friendly place (great place to let the dog run free and mingle with other dogs or they can go for a swim in the pond (not for human swimming though)). You won't find cats here! Great dog park.
Outdoor Activities
Not really a "ski mountain" but a perfect spot for beginner skiers or snowboarders. Just go have fun, a short drive away. They have summer activities too. https://www.skinashoba.com/Default.asp
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Nashoba Valley Ski Area
79 Powers RdNot really a "ski mountain" but a perfect spot for beginner skiers or snowboarders. Just go have fun, a short drive away. They have summer activities too. https://www.skinashoba.com/Default.asp
Row row row your boat... Rent a Canoe or Kayak and explore miles of peaceful waterways on the Assabet, Sudbury and Concord Rivers. It's easy rowing, calm waters. Lots of fun. Pack a lunch and picnic on the boat! https://www.southbridgeboathouse.com/
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South Bridge Boat House
496 Main StreetRow row row your boat... Rent a Canoe or Kayak and explore miles of peaceful waterways on the Assabet, Sudbury and Concord Rivers. It's easy rowing, calm waters. Lots of fun. Pack a lunch and picnic on the boat! https://www.southbridgeboathouse.com/
Food scene
Classic old school soft serve, short drive down the road. They close up in the fall and reopen in the spring. Delish.
Cedar Hill Dairy Joy
331 North AveClassic old school soft serve, short drive down the road. They close up in the fall and reopen in the spring. Delish.
Mu Lan Taiwanese Restaurant (Waltham)
835 Main StBest Taiwanese food around.
Lincoln's cafe is a gem, perfect for breakfast or lunch. Lots of healthy options, smoothies, sandwiches, wraps etc.
Twisted Tree Cafe
145 Lincoln RdLincoln's cafe is a gem, perfect for breakfast or lunch. Lots of healthy options, smoothies, sandwiches, wraps etc.
Josephs Two
805 Main StClassic old school diner. Try the cranberry pancakes!
The closest best restaurant. Beautiful food. White table cloths. Nice atmosphere. Make reservations. Atop a train station. Great food and drink.
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80 Thoreau
80 Thoreau StThe closest best restaurant. Beautiful food. White table cloths. Nice atmosphere. Make reservations. Atop a train station. Great food and drink.
Best homemade local ice cream. Lot's of reasons to be cheerful. Good excuse to checkout West Concord.
Reasons To Be Cheerful
110 Commonwealth AveBest homemade local ice cream. Lot's of reasons to be cheerful. Good excuse to checkout West Concord.
Best burger in nearby West Concord. They have their own farm and you get to enjoy it all expertly prepared. Great dinner spot!
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Woods Hill Table
24 Commonwealth AveBest burger in nearby West Concord. They have their own farm and you get to enjoy it all expertly prepared. Great dinner spot!
La Campania
504 Main StNice Italian restaurant not too far from our house.
A good all around American restaurant on Moody Street. Moody Street has a variety of eclectic restaurants and bars and it’s not far from the house. A more urban feel close to home.
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Tempo
474 Moody StA good all around American restaurant on Moody Street. Moody Street has a variety of eclectic restaurants and bars and it’s not far from the house. A more urban feel close to home.
The Tack Room
Lincoln’s one and only restaurant!
Karma
105 Thoreau StReally good Asian fusion nearby.