Guidebook for Dedham
Food Scene
Mocha Java is a pleasant coffee shop nestled inside a local children's book store, the Blue Bunny. It is owned by famous local author, Peter Reynolds.
Mocha Java (Blue Bunny)
577 High StMocha Java is a pleasant coffee shop nestled inside a local children's book store, the Blue Bunny. It is owned by famous local author, Peter Reynolds.
This is our favorite Greek food around! Owned by a local family, the cooks are on a first name basis with many customers. Our favorite dish is the lamb souvlaki.
Kouzina Estiatorio
557 High StThis is our favorite Greek food around! Owned by a local family, the cooks are on a first name basis with many customers. Our favorite dish is the lamb souvlaki.
Open for breakfast and lunch, this local diner will hit the spot. Order anything! Very family friendly atmosphere.
50's Diner
47 Legacy BlvdOpen for breakfast and lunch, this local diner will hit the spot. Order anything! Very family friendly atmosphere.
Dedham Diner
247 Bussey StreetA 10 minute walk from the country cottage, this cozy hidden diner is a favorite.
There are only a few tables in this spot, so come early and come hungry if you want to skip the wait.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rox Diner
1881 Centre StThere are only a few tables in this spot, so come early and come hungry if you want to skip the wait.
Arts & Culture
This charming Hyde Park library is a 5 minute drive from the country cottage. Originally constructed in 1873, the recently renovated building is a fascinating blend of traditional and modern. Pick out a few books and plop down to read indoors or out.
Hyde Park Branch of the Boston Public Library
35 Harvard AveThis charming Hyde Park library is a 5 minute drive from the country cottage. Originally constructed in 1873, the recently renovated building is a fascinating blend of traditional and modern. Pick out a few books and plop down to read indoors or out.
Parks & Nature
Less than a mile away from our house, this paved trail is an ideal 2 mile loop for a walk or run. Our family walks it most Saturday mornings!
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stony Brook Reservation
95 Turtle Pond PkwyLess than a mile away from our house, this paved trail is an ideal 2 mile loop for a walk or run. Our family walks it most Saturday mornings!
Wilson Mountain Reservation
384 Common StEssentials
This grocery store is a 5 minute drive from the cottage.
393 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stop & Shop
301 Centre StThis grocery store is a 5 minute drive from the cottage.
Getting Around
This Commuter Rail stop is a 5 minute drive or 20 minute walk from the cottage. You can purchase tickets on board. It is about $6 per person for the 20 minute ride to South Station, downtown Boston.
Hyde Park Station
34 River RdThis Commuter Rail stop is a 5 minute drive or 20 minute walk from the cottage. You can purchase tickets on board. It is about $6 per person for the 20 minute ride to South Station, downtown Boston.
This Orange line station is the closest subway to the cottage, about a 15 minute drive. A ticket to downtown Boston costs about $2.
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Forest Hills station
Hyde Park AvenueThis Orange line station is the closest subway to the cottage, about a 15 minute drive. A ticket to downtown Boston costs about $2.
Entertainment & Activities
The Rock Spot is fun space to spend a morning or afternoon. $20 for shoe rentals and climbing as long as you want. Friendly staff show you the ropes and give you tips for scaling the indoor walls. Tip: chalk is your friend.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rock Spot Climbing
67 Sprague StThe Rock Spot is fun space to spend a morning or afternoon. $20 for shoe rentals and climbing as long as you want. Friendly staff show you the ropes and give you tips for scaling the indoor walls. Tip: chalk is your friend.
We recommend dining at one of the shopping center's enjoyable restaurants before going to the cinema. Less than 10 minute drive from the cottage.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Showcase Cinema de Lux Legacy Place
670 Elm StWe recommend dining at one of the shopping center's enjoyable restaurants before going to the cinema. Less than 10 minute drive from the cottage.
The home of the Patriots NFL Football team is just 30 minutes down the road. Lots of our guests a traveling to see this legendary team play on their home field.
97 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estadio Gillette
1 Patriot PlThe home of the Patriots NFL Football team is just 30 minutes down the road. Lots of our guests a traveling to see this legendary team play on their home field.
Food scene
One of our favorite local Italian restaurants. The owner is the cousin of Boston city Mayor Merino and was, himself a professional boxer. Excellent food, too!
Brickhouse Cafe
107 Bridge StOne of our favorite local Italian restaurants. The owner is the cousin of Boston city Mayor Merino and was, himself a professional boxer. Excellent food, too!