Framingham is located on the Sudbury River, accessible by Interstate 95. Framingham was originally known as Danforth's Farm, a 250-acre parcel of land given to Thomas Danforth in 1660. Mr. Danforth was a native of England, and renamed the area Framingham, after his hometown in England of the same name.
Things to do in Framingham
Danforth Museum of Art
American art collection; changing exhibits of contemporary artists; annual arts festival featuring contemporary American crafts. Call 508-620-0050 for more information.
123 Union Avenue, Framingham, MA
Garden in the Woods/ New England Wild Flower Society
45-acre living museum is the 'eye-popping showcase for native plants' of the New England Wild Flower Society, American's oldest plant conservation organization, as seen on The Victory Garden. Savor glorious blooms of 1.500 native varieties including hundreds of rare plants in an intimate sanctuary. Explore the region's largest sales nursery. Trails open April 15 through October, shop and programs open year-round. A must-see! Call 508-877-7630 for more information.
180 Hemenway Road, Framingham, MA
Millwood Farms Golf Course
14 hole, 3798 yards, Par 53 public course. Call 508-877-1221 for more information.
175 Millwood Street, Framingham, MA