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- 1. Danforth Museum of Art
- 123 Union Ave. Framingham, MA 01702
(508)620-0050
Traditional and Contemporary art exhibits, Children’s Gallery, Museum Shop, and school. Museum hours are Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, 12 noon to 5 pm. Friday and Saturday 10 am to 5 pm. Admission fees.
- 2. Imax Movie Theatre
- Next door to the hotel.
- 3. Garden in the Woods
- 180 Hemenway Road
Framingham, MA 01701
(508)877-7630, ext. 3302
A 45 acre botanical retreat operated by The New England Wildflower Society containing over 1600 species and varieties of plants and wildflowers.
- 4. Loring Skating Arena
- Operated seasonally from just after Labor Day until Mid-April
Loring Arena is located on the corner of Fountain St. & Mt. Wayte Ave, (Next to Keefe Tech).
Phone: (508)620-4877
Public ice skating, Birthday Parties, lessons and leagues use the rink at different times, call for schedule and available services. You can also rent ice-skates, and there is a well stocked skate shop and snack bar. Lessons are available in the winter through the Framingham Park and Rec Dept.
- 5. Downtown Boston – 30 Minutes.
- Attraction include Beacon Hill, Theatre District, Harvard & MIT, New England Aquarium, The Prud Center, Seaport District, World Trade Center, Fenway Park, Hynes Convention Center, Museum of Science, John Hancock Observatory, Chinatown