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Wakefield is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, in the Greater Boston metropolitan area, incorporated in 1812 and located about 12.5 mi (20.1 km) north-northwest of Downtown Boston.
- Lake Quannapowitt
- Common District
- Breakheart Reservation
- Col. James Hartshorne House
- Wakefield Farmers’ Market
- MarketStreet Lynnfield
- IMAX 3D Theater at Jordan’s Furniture Reading
- Wakefield History Museum
- Billy’s Famous Roast Beef
- North Ave. Diner
Drained by the Saugus River, this 254-acre great pond is a defining part of the Wakefield townscape. Lake Quannapowitt is tied to the town center by the Lower Common, which is right on the water’s edge. This is the site of the wood and granite bandstand, built in 1885 and still an important stage for outdoor performances in the summer. On the south...
The civic heart of Wakefield was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990, and has some striking architecture along Common St and Main St. On the Upper Common check out the Town Hall, which dates back to the early 1870s and was actually a school building before taking on its present role in the 1920s. To the south is the Lucius Be...
Along Wakefield’s southeastern boundary is more than 650 acres of public recreation space, managed by the DCR. On the upper Saugus River, the Breakheart Reservation covers an area of rocky hilltops giving way to Pearce Lake (composed of Lower and Upper Ponds), man-made in the 1890s. The landscape is easy for families to discover as there’s a wide p...
Built as long ago as 1681, the historic Col. James Hartshorne House backs onto Lake Quannapowitt and is thought to be the oldest house in the town. For a long time this building was known as the Lafayette House, because at the turn of the 19th century it served as an inn named for the famous general. In 1929 the house was left unscathed by a fire t...
Well into its second decade now, Wakefield’s farmers’ market is the best for miles around, and has a lovely setting at Veterans Field on Lake Quannapowitt. The market takes place on Saturday mornings, rain or shine, mid-June through October. Most weeks there are as many as 35 vendors, and there’s something new every time. Of course you can get hold...
Right on the town line to the east of Wakefield is a high-end outdoor shopping center, packed with a mix of national brands, restaurant chains and locally-owned boutiques. MarketStreet Lynnfield is neatly laid out, with tree-lined sidewalks, lawns and flowerbeds. Seasonal events bring some extra bustle all year, and there’s a free skating rink here...
The Crossing at Walkers Brook shopping center, on the I-95 by Lake Quannapowitt, is home to a branch of Jordan’s Furniture that installed an enormous IMAX theater in 2004. This has been updated since then with a dual 4K laser projection system, and can seat 500 people. The screen here is a whopping 80 feet by 60 feet, and is complemented by a 12,00...
An enthralling piece of local heritage in Wakefield is the West Ward School, built in the Greek Revival style in 1847. This two-story building served its original purpose until as recently as 1998, when it was forced to close after the second floor ceiling started to show signs of giving way. The Wakefield Historical Society took over and restored ...
Tender slices of roast beef piled onto toasted onion rolls have been a North Shore specialty since just after WWII. In Wakefield’s southern Greenwood section there’s a star of the scene that has been in business for more than 30 years. Of course the essential thing to order is the super beef plate, and this comes with a signature sauce and a mounta...
Right next to Wakefield Station there’s a cozy little nook for comfort foods. North Ave. Diner may be small, but packs a huge breakfast menu, filled with omelets, egg combos (with toast and hand-cut home fries), french toast, Belgian waffles, pancakes and breakfast burritos. On weekends there’s an expanded menu of specials, and this applies to the ...
Wakefield, MA |. Get Town News. News & Events. Council on Aging’s Pride Celebration Postponed » Look for details about a rescheduled event this fall. Independence Day Schedule » Events and entertainment on July 4. Roadwork on North Avenue June 21 » Crews will be applying the final layer of asphalt to the sidewalk. View all. Public Meetings.
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- Shop like a local at Wakefield Farmers Market. Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. Posted by Wakefield Farmers Market on Saturday, December 12, 2020.
- Travel back in time at Wakefield History Museum. Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. Wishing all of our facebook friends and followers a happy Christmas and holiday season ...
- Enjoy the breeze while kayaking at Lake Quannapowitt. With an expansive park and a surrounding loop, Lake Quannapowitt is a place for a fun day in the sun with your family and loved ones.
- Chow down on classic American grub at North Ave Diner. Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. Posted by North Ave.
Sep 20, 2018 · Things to Do in Wakefield, Massachusetts: See Tripadvisor's 2,621 traveler reviews and photos of Wakefield tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Wakefield.
About Wakefield. History. Wakefield’s roots date back to 1639 when Linn Village was established. It wasn’t until July 4, 1868 that our town took on the name Wakefield in honor of entrepreneur and rattan industry giant Cyrus Wakefield. Historical Resources.
Wakefield, Massachusetts is a scenic town 12 miles north of Boston with a population of about 27,000 (2020). Wakefield has preserved much of its historic New England appearance and is recognized for its strong community involvement, quality school system, thriving businesses, public library, and for beautiful Lake Quannapowitt, which plays host ...
