Medford, Massachusetts Travel Information

A Cross-Country Outing Boston is beautiful in the snow, but the white stuff tends to melt away when a warming wind blows in off the ocean. But just a few miles inland, the blanket of snow tends to stay put. This day trip ta... Weston, MA

A Foliage Hike in the Blue Hills New England's dramatic fall foliage isn’t just an upcountry phenomenon. You can drink in the full palette of fall colors with picturesque views and grand panoramas at the largest of the Metropolitan D... Milton, MA

A River Runs Through It: Boating on the Charles London has the Thames, Paris the Seine. Boston has the Charles. Many of the world’s great cities have grown up along rivers, and their embankments evoke the romance of great deeds and visions where la... Boston, MA

A Stage for Romance Part of romance is the art of make-believe—“All the world’s a stage and all the men and women in it merely players,” as the Bard said. Not only is Boston a grand set for love’s labors but it’s a good ... Boston, MA

Along Boston Harbor around Quincy and Hingham, Massachusetts Though tourists usually bypass Quincy, it’s the only American city that was home to two U.S. presidents: John Adams and John Quincy Adams. You can see the family home of four generations of Adamses at... Quincy, MA

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Middlesex Fells: Skyline Trail (Distance: 0.9 mi) This hike, which loops the western side of the Fells, has steep ascents and offers a great view of Boston from the Wright’s Tower area.

Medford, MA - Hiking - length:6.8 mi

The Middlesex Fells Reservation West: Skyline Trail (Distance: 1.5 mi)

Winchester, MA - Hiking - length:7.21 mi

The Hills of Somerville, Boston (Distance: 1.7 mi) Like an East Coast San Francisco, Somerville’s street grid is imposed on its hills without regard to steep grades. Architects have capitalized on the city’s resulting dramatic views with two- and thre...

Somerville, MA - Walking - length:4 mi

Middlesex Fells Reservation: East Side (Distance: 1.8 mi) For those of us who yearn for the mountains yet find ourselves stuck in the urban jungle, this trail provides a great alternative to the regular after-noon walk around the block. Just 9 miles north of...

Malden, MA - Hiking - length:unknown

Middlesex Fells: Rock Circuit Trail (Distance: 1.9 mi) This rugged and rocky trail offers some of the best views in the reservation, including those from Boojum Rock, White Rock, and Melrose Rock.

Melrose, MA - Hiking - length:4 mi

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Winchester Winchester Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6772 yards, par 71 2.7 miles from center of Medford, Massachusetts

Fresh Pond Fresh Pond Golf Course Municipal, 9 holes 2994 yards, par 35 3.6 miles from center of Medford, Massachusetts

Mount Hood Mount Hood Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 5553 yards, par 69 4.1 miles from center of Medford, Massachusetts

Bellevue Bellevue Golf Club Private Equity, 18 holes 3150 yards, par 35 4.3 miles from center of Medford, Massachusetts

Oakley Oakley Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 5890 yards, par 71 4.3 miles from center of Medford, Massachusetts

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