Food scene
Looking for a place to eat? Dine in, or take out or delivered. These are some local places ...
Dumpling Daughter
37 Center StreetGreat for take out! Wide selection of vegan and vegetarian options, too.
Delicious Indian food. Dine in or take out. They also deliver to this address.
6 locals recommend
Singh's Cafe
312 Washington StDelicious Indian food. Dine in or take out. They also deliver to this address.
Ward 4
277 Auburn StreetDining out - nothing special but close by, has outdoor seating, bar food, apps, etc.
https://landssake.org/
Wonderful local farm stand - good for buying local produce, honey, bread, etc. Also a nice picnic spot.
Land's Sake Farm
90 Wellesley Streethttps://landssake.org/
Wonderful local farm stand - good for buying local produce, honey, bread, etc. Also a nice picnic spot.
Coconut Thai Cafe
257 Washington StGreat Thai take out, and they also will deliver to our home.
In the heart of Weston Center, and the same owner as Dumpling Daughter, you can't go wrong here for a delicious breakfast or sandwich for lunch. https://www.heirloomweston.com/
Heirloom
31 Center StreetIn the heart of Weston Center, and the same owner as Dumpling Daughter, you can't go wrong here for a delicious breakfast or sandwich for lunch. https://www.heirloomweston.com/
Caffè Nero
339 Washington StOffers good coffee and treats and outdoor seating.
This is a small shop in Weston center that also offers limited sandwiches, pastries and coffee in the morning, and other treats. Take out only.
Weston Provisions
403 Boston Post RoadThis is a small shop in Weston center that also offers limited sandwiches, pastries and coffee in the morning, and other treats. Take out only.
OUR FAVORITE!!! This is a solid 10-minute drive from our home but worth it. Fantastic pastries, baked goods, breakfast, lunch or early dinner options. Pricey, but delicious! Indoor/outdoor dining options.
Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Wellesley
OUR FAVORITE!!! This is a solid 10-minute drive from our home but worth it. Fantastic pastries, baked goods, breakfast, lunch or early dinner options. Pricey, but delicious! Indoor/outdoor dining options.
The Knotty Pine
295 Auburn StOur local greasy spoon makes this a good breakfast spot!
City/town information
Leafy suburb with significant protected conservation land and miles of walking and mountain biking trails to explore. Weston Forest and Trail Maps https://www.weston.org/489/Maps
Home to one of two Museums of Stamps and Postal History, and Seismology observatory too! Incredible vistas of Boston skyline are possible from various conservation land high points, and historic library, Josiah Smith Tavern.
For a variety of eats it is limited, but Dumpling Daughter is great take out, and Dairy Joy is a local institution in the summer worth checking out!
Weston
Leafy suburb with significant protected conservation land and miles of walking and mountain biking trails to explore. Weston Forest and Trail Maps https://www.weston.org/489/Maps
Home to one of two Museums of Stamps and Postal History, and Seismology observatory too! Incredible vistas of Boston skyline are possible from various conservation land high points, and historic library, Josiah Smith Tavern.
For a variety of eats it is limited, but Dumpling Daughter is great take out, and Dairy Joy is a local institution in the summer worth checking out!
Wellesley is home to Wellesley College. Near the college there is upscale shopping and restaurants, both near Church Square area and Linden St area. Wellesley is also home to Tatte Cafe (our favorite!) and JP Licks Ice Cream ;-)
Wellesley
Wellesley is home to Wellesley College. Near the college there is upscale shopping and restaurants, both near Church Square area and Linden St area. Wellesley is also home to Tatte Cafe (our favorite!) and JP Licks Ice Cream ;-)
Waltham is just a few minutes away from Weston, and offers a diverse array of restaurants and ethnic food markets (Indian, Mexican and more!) In warmer seasons, Moody St. is closed to traffic and you can choose from multiple restaurants for outdoor dining. We are partial to Gustazo, Amuletto and Deep Ellum. Brewer's Tap and Table is also nice. There is also a movie theater within walking distance of all of the restaurants if you want dinner and a movie.
Waltham
Waltham is just a few minutes away from Weston, and offers a diverse array of restaurants and ethnic food markets (Indian, Mexican and more!) In warmer seasons, Moody St. is closed to traffic and you can choose from multiple restaurants for outdoor dining. We are partial to Gustazo, Amuletto and Deep Ellum. Brewer's Tap and Table is also nice. There is also a movie theater within walking distance of all of the restaurants if you want dinner and a movie.
Wayland is a peaceful community located in the MetroWest area of Massachusetts, situated at the halfway point between Boston and Worcester. While Wayland is located in an area that provides easily accessible shopping, sightseeing, dining and entertainment, the town itself remains a quiet bedroom community in a semi-rural setting with little industrial or commercial base.
It does have a great nursery called Russell's, with an abundance of indoor and outdoor plants, garden center, and farmer's market weekly, even in winter!
Wayland
Wayland is a peaceful community located in the MetroWest area of Massachusetts, situated at the halfway point between Boston and Worcester. While Wayland is located in an area that provides easily accessible shopping, sightseeing, dining and entertainment, the town itself remains a quiet bedroom community in a semi-rural setting with little industrial or commercial base.
It does have a great nursery called Russell's, with an abundance of indoor and outdoor plants, garden center, and farmer's market weekly, even in winter!
Pet Friendly
Great place to walk yourself or your dog, leash optional, about a 45 minute walk, and also accessible from our home, which makes it more like an hour+ walk (about 3 miles). Weston is home to over 75 miles of trails. We have a printed map of trails for you to use during your stay. You can also use this interactive GIS map to explore all the trails in Weston. https://www.mapsonline.net/westonma/trails.html
https://www.businessyab.com/explore/united_states/massachusetts/middlesex_county/weston/ash_street/117/reservoir_walking_trail_dog_walk.html
Here are other maps of Weston Trails to explore:
Weston Forest and Trail Maps
https://www.weston.org/489/Maps
Reservoir Walking Trail / Dog Walk
117 Ash StreetGreat place to walk yourself or your dog, leash optional, about a 45 minute walk, and also accessible from our home, which makes it more like an hour+ walk (about 3 miles). Weston is home to over 75 miles of trails. We have a printed map of trails for you to use during your stay. You can also use this interactive GIS map to explore all the trails in Weston. https://www.mapsonline.net/westonma/trails.html
https://www.businessyab.com/explore/united_states/massachusetts/middlesex_county/weston/ash_street/117/reservoir_walking_trail_dog_walk.html
Here are other maps of Weston Trails to explore:
Weston Forest and Trail Maps
https://www.weston.org/489/Maps
Grocery Stores
Brothers Marketplace - Weston
41 Center StLocal grocery store chain has all you need, some beer and wine.
Whole Foods Market
442 Washington StWhole Foods is a 10-minute drive and also sells beer and wine.
Local Museums & Galleries
Stamps tell the story of the history of the postal service, and the story of society, cultures and identity through postage stamps. We have extraordinary exhibits and displays throughout the entire museum that illustrate our history and common connections through stamps.
https://spellmanmuseum.org/
Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History
241 Wellesley StreetStamps tell the story of the history of the postal service, and the story of society, cultures and identity through postage stamps. We have extraordinary exhibits and displays throughout the entire museum that illustrate our history and common connections through stamps.
https://spellmanmuseum.org/
Weston Observatory is a geophysical research and science education center of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Boston College. Call 781-899-0950 for best time to visit. The Observatory, which has been recording earthquakes since the 1930s, conducts research on earthquakes and related geoscience. It is part of a worldwide distributed network for earthquake monitoring and research and for providing educational and public outreach resources about all aspects of the science of seismology, earthquake hazards, and related geoscience. https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/schools/mcas/sites/weston-observatory.html
Boston College Weston Observatory
381 Concord RoadWeston Observatory is a geophysical research and science education center of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Boston College. Call 781-899-0950 for best time to visit. The Observatory, which has been recording earthquakes since the 1930s, conducts research on earthquakes and related geoscience. It is part of a worldwide distributed network for earthquake monitoring and research and for providing educational and public outreach resources about all aspects of the science of seismology, earthquake hazards, and related geoscience. https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/schools/mcas/sites/weston-observatory.html
This is a sweet little museum that gives you a view back in time. https://www.goldenballtavern.org/
Golden Ball Tavern Museum
662 Boston Post RdThis is a sweet little museum that gives you a view back in time. https://www.goldenballtavern.org/
Weston library has a sweet little art gallery that might be worth a look, as well as just a nice library.
Weston Public Library
Weston library has a sweet little art gallery that might be worth a look, as well as just a nice library.
Traveler advice
Getting around
MBTA
Check out Boston's MBTA Visitors Guide - here you will find links to all the commuter rail, subway and transit system details. We are closest to the Riverside T-Stop which is on the Green Line D train, and you can park at the T station for $7.50 for 24 hours. And the Auburndale or Wellesley Hills Commuter rail stops are also close by. You can easily grab an Uber from either of these locations to the AirBnB (each about 1-3 miles away)
Customs and culture
The Boston LGBTQ Scene
Boston is the capital of the first state to allow gay marriage in America! The main gay areas of Boston are centered around the neighborhoods of the South End and Jamaica Plain. LGBTQ friendly dining can especially be had in these neighborhoods. Gay bars include the very new Dani's Queer Bar, Underbar, Paradise Cambridge, and Club Café in Boston.
Getting around
Rails to Trails
Explore Metro west - view hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you. https://www.alltrails.com/lists/metro-west
Getting around
Uber & Lyft
The cost of an Uber or Lyft ride from Logan Airport to the AirBnB can run anywhere between $65-$85 depending on the time of day.
Getting around
Local Car Rentals
Other than getting a car at Logan Airport, you can reserve a car with Enterprise in Waltham, MA which is next to Weston. Visit https://www.enterprise.com/en/car-rental/locations/us/ma/waltham-1008.html