Guidebook for Medford
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
400 Cambridge RdNearest grocery store
Everything Else
Walgreens
491 High StPharmacy
Giles Wine & Spirits
630 High StBest of several nearby liquor stores
Lion Liquors (Contan Discount)
566 High StCloset liquor store
Danish Pastry House
205 Boston AveSome of the best pasty in the state
Somerville Theatre
55 Davis SquareMovies & live music
Tufts University
419 Boston AveTufts University
Alewife Brook Parkway
Alewife Brook ParkwayMulti-use path, for biking, jogging, or walking your dog
Capitol Theater
204 Massachusetts AveNearest movie theater
Take a walk or a bike ride around the lakes, or bring your kayak and go for a paddle.
Mystic Lakes State Park
481 Mystic Valley PkwyTake a walk or a bike ride around the lakes, or bring your kayak and go for a paddle.
Lexington Visitors Center
1875 Massachusetts AveFood Scene
Dunkin'
4 Harvard AveBreakfast!
Jimmy's Pizza & Subs
509 High StPizza
Starbucks
1380 Massachusetts AveCoffee!
Redbones Barbecue
55 Chester StReally good BBQ
Za Arlington
138 Massachusetts AveGood pizza, kid-friendly restaurant
454 High St
454 High StreetA new restaurant, just around the corner. Burgers, fried chicken, beer and wine.
Tamper Cafe
340 Boston AveA coffee shop that also serves beer & wine--unusual in Boston
La Victoria Taqueria
6 Wallis St
Posto
187 Elm St Outstanding Neapolitan-style pizza. Also pasta & good cocktails.
Quebrada Baking Company
208 Massachusetts AveTruly excellent croissants and pecan rolls
Drinks & Nightlife
Bistro 5
5 Playstead RdClosest sit-down restaurant
Spoke Wine Bar
89 Holland StGreat food & cocktails
Five Horses Tavern
400 Highland AveExcellent gastro-pub
Recently re-opened under new management, Rosebud has good cocktails, and well-executed comfort food.
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Rosebud American Kitchen & Bar
381 Summer StRecently re-opened under new management, Rosebud has good cocktails, and well-executed comfort food.
Common Ground Bar & Grill
319 BroadwayGood beer list
Getting Around
West Medford Station 2
481 High StreetDavis station
Elm StreetEntertainment & Activities
Sacco's Bowl Haven
45 Day StParks & Nature
Middlesex Fells Reservation
4 Woodland RdMystic Lakes
39 Hayes St