Medford

The greenery-filled city of Medford is a large town located about 6.5 miles northwest of Boston. You’ll notice that almost half of this town is filled with parks, plus various means of transportation and lovely residential neighborhoods. Known for providing a suburban feel with a quaint downtown area, Medford is a lovely neighborhood that radiates charisma and charm.

 

The town of Medford is perfect for those who want to live a short distance away from Boston’s urban hustle and bustle. This idyllic slice of Massachusetts remains within reach of the city’s amenities without succumbing to Boston’s fast-paced lifestyle. 

 

Spend the day at The Shops at Station Landing to browse the various boutiques, services, coffee shops, and dining areas. For yourself or that special someone, you can browse beautiful diamonds and wedding bands at Peroni’s Jewelry. Spruce up your new home with traditional or contemporary furniture pieces from Design Furniture.   

 

Dine in and relax at the timber-clad eatery Semolina, where you can enjoy wood-fired pizza, fresh pasta, and locally brewed beers. Before you grab some pizza, start the morning off right with some New York-style bagels from Goldilox Bagels. Prefer seafood and sushi? Grab a table at Nijiya Sushi and enjoy the all-you-can-eat experience. Another popular eatery in the area is Tenoch Mexican. At this hip and colorful restaurant, you can enjoy everything from tortas and tacos to margaritas and beers. 

 

Medford is a lucky city since half of its area is occupied by the gorgeous Middlesex Fells Reservation. This grand area features beautiful scenic trails, a huge pond, and areas for dogs to run. Residents are known to kayak in the pond and swim near Pickerel Rock during the summer. For recreational sports, take the family to visit the Edgerly Sports Complex and enjoy playing sports like soccer and volleyball.  

 

Tufts University resides in the center of Medford; here, residents have been known to walk the campus area and visit hosted events. A popular exhibit hosted here on campus is the Aidekman Arts Center. Visit High Street to browse the historical landmarks and their 19th-century designs. Another historical landmark locals enjoy walking around is The Brooks Estate.

 

Medford has schooling systems in place to help children and teenagers in all grades. These schools include: