Local Attractions

Ashland is in the heart of Massachusetts.  It is a short distance to the historic cities of Framingham and Boston.   Ashland was once the original starting point of the world famous Boston Marathon, which still runs through the town every April.  Ashland offers all the charm of a small New England town and easy access to art galleries, world-class shopping, restaurants and state parks to explore.  Listed below is a small sampling of things to do and see in and around Ashland. http://www.ashlandma.com/
 

Art Galleries

  • Artona Art Gallery 
3 Elm St., Framingham, MA 0170
www.artanagallery.com
 
  • J. Todd Galleries 
572 Washington St., Wellesley, MA 02482
www.jtodd.com

  • Zullo Gallery Center for the Arts 
456 Main St., Medfield, MA 02052

 
Boston Attractions

Parks and Nature Preserves

  • Ashland State Park 
160 West Union St., Ashland, MA 01721
http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/northeast/ashl.htm

  • Garden in the Woods 
The New England Wild Flower Society
180 Hemenway Rd, Framingham, MA 01701
http://www.newfs.org  

  • Hopkinton State Park 
268 Cedar St., Hopkinton, MA 01748
http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/northeast/hpsp.htm

  • Shattuck Reservation 
200 Causeway St., Medfield, MA 02052
http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/greater-boston/shattuck-reservation.html


Shopping

  • Natick Mall 
1245 Worcester St., Natick, MA 01760
(4.5 miles from Ashland)
www.natickcollection.com  

  • Solomon Pond Mall 
601 Donald Lynch Blvd., Marlborough, MA 01752
(10 miles from Ashland)
http://www.simon.com/Mall/?id=339

Nearby Zoos 

  • Roger Williams Park Zoo 
One hour from Warren Conference Center & Inn
www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org 
  • Southwick Zoo 
35 minutes from Warren Center Conference & Inn
www.southwickszoo.com