About Framingham

Framingham is a lovely and historic city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in the MetroWest area of Greater Boston, about midway between Boston and Worcester. It is home to numerous of public parks, athletic fields, and cultural attractions. Framingham is bordered by Sudbury, Wayland, Natick, Sherborn, Ashland, Southboro, and Marlborough.

Things To Do in Framingham

Fun and Games

Fun and Games is an amusement center in Framingham that offers an arcade, laser tag mini-golf, and out-of-this-world arcade, and is home to the Ultimate Birthday Party.

Garden in the Woods

In a place visitors often describe as magical, you’ll find a botanic garden that showcases New England native plants in a beautiful natural setting. Garden in the Woods is 45 acres sculpted by retreating glaciers into eskers and steep-sided valleys, with a brook, pond, and wetlands.

Eastleigh Farm

Bring a picnic lunch or snack; picnic tables are accessible to the public. Spend quality time with the kids by taking a leisurely walk around the grounds. Every Sunday, the farm hosts a farmers' market.

Framingham Public Schools

Framingham has 14 public schools which are part of the Framingham Public School District. This includes Framingham High School, three middle schools (Walsh, Fuller, and Cameron), nine elementary schools (Barbieri, Brophy, Dunning, Hemenway, King, McCarthy, Potter Road, Stapleton, Woodrow Wilson), and the Blocks Pre-School. To visit the school webpage, click HERE.

Parks and Recreation

Framingham Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Division consist of 5 departments: Parks, Recreation, Council on Aging, Loring Arena, and Cemeteries. Their purpose is is to create recreation opportunities, preserve open space, manage public athletic fields and parks, and administer recreation programs and facilities for the varied population of Framingham.

Transportation

I-90 has two exits in Framingham (Massachusetts Turnpike toll road). Exit 12 meets with State Route 9 on the western part of town (near the Southborough town boundary). Exit 13 meets with State Route 30 on the eastern outskirts of town (near the town boundaries of Wayland and Natick).

Framingham is served by four state routes, including Route 126 (Old Connecticut Path/School St/Concord St/Irving St/Hollis St) from the north and Route 9 (Worcester Rd) from the east, and Route 30 (Cochituate Rd/Worcester Rd/Pleasant St) from the west (Waverly St).

The MBTA provides commuter rail from Boston's South Station to Framingham. Trains operate every hour and a half during rush hour.

Framingham is only accessible via Boston's Logan Airport. Passengers must use the Logan Express shuttle, a private shuttle, or the trains from the airport.

Popular Local Restaurants

You'll find a wide array of restaurants in Framingham. Here are some of our top picks.

Burtons Grill & Bar of Framingham

Whether you’re having a casual family dinner, corporate lunch, intimate date night, or cocktails with a friend, Burtons Grill & Bar is the perfect place to dine. A broad variety of American food is served in a sophisticated dining area.

Pho Dakao

Authentic Vietnamese food with a little French touch. Vietnamese cuisine is both nutritious and tasty. The veggies are crisp and the beef is flavorful.

Terra Brasilis Restaurant

Brazilian-style classic and traditional cuisine is offered. Terra Brasilis Restaurant offers a self-service buffet.

Legal Sea Foods

Beach yourself in their dining room for seafood, rock the boat in their lounge or hook in some fresh fish in their drive-by takeout window. They sell live lobsters to go for the home cook.

See the latest housing market report to get the most up-to-date statistics. You'll find here the current and historical market data for single-family and condo/townhouse home sales.

Contact us now for the most detailed market data and to hear our perspective on what the latest buying and selling trends mean for you. We are always happy to help and can send you a free home valuation.

Sell Your Home in Framingham, MA

Framingham is a desirable community, so selling your Framingham home to move into a bigger house or relocate isn't as difficult as you think. Using John Woodman's service can help lessen the stress and worry of selling a home. John may also assist you in getting the most out of your house sale while making the process easier for you.

Buying a Home in Framingham, MA

If you're thinking about moving to Framingham, you have several residential options to choose from. Whether you're looking for single-family homes or condos/townhomes, John Woodman can help. John has years of expertise in this town and can inform you about everything the town has to offer as well as find you your dream home.

For additional information, including sales history and prices, and more for Framingham, MA properties for sale, or to schedule a home tour of any property listed below, contact us today!