Sarah’s Melrose Guidebook
Food scene
Wonderful Italian food & fun atmosphere. Within walking distance, on Main St.
9 locals recommend
Giacomo's Melrose
454 Main StWonderful Italian food & fun atmosphere. Within walking distance, on Main St.
Raw bar and fresh seafood, highly recommended. Within walking distance, located on Main St.
16 locals recommend
Turner's Seafood Grill & Market
506 Main StRaw bar and fresh seafood, highly recommended. Within walking distance, located on Main St.
eclectic pizza selections. wine and beer are served here too.
8 locals recommend
Wood and Fire Neapolitan Pizzeria
35 Essex Steclectic pizza selections. wine and beer are served here too.
Liberty Bell
886 Main StQuick and tasty - roast beef sandwiches and take out.
Authentic Mexican food. Mariachi band on Wednesday nights. Back patio seating during the warmer months. Family friendly. Within walking distance, on Main Street.
11 locals recommend
Mexico Lindo
449 Main StAuthentic Mexican food. Mariachi band on Wednesday nights. Back patio seating during the warmer months. Family friendly. Within walking distance, on Main Street.
Petrone's Pizza
438 Main StYummy pizza. Within walking distance, located on Main Street
Alfredos Italian Kitchen
126 W Emerson StGood for Italian takeout / pizza
T'ahpas 529 Restaurant
529 Franklin StGreat place for t’ahpas
The Bangkok
57 W Wyoming AveThai food.
Ocean Sushi Restaurant
16 Oak Grove AveSushi
The North End has incredible Italian food. Check out Domenics or Carmelinas (reservations recommended) or Modern or Mikes Pastry for dessert.
405 locals recommend
North End
The North End has incredible Italian food. Check out Domenics or Carmelinas (reservations recommended) or Modern or Mikes Pastry for dessert.
Parks
Middlesex Fells Reservation
4 Woodland RdHiking & biking trails.
Spot Pond Boat House
4 Woodland RdBoat rentals available
Ell Pond
Meet the swans that live in the pond-Mel and Rose.
Breakheart Reservation
177 Forest StNice spot for a hike.
Coffee/ Breakfast / Treats
Quick & friendly service. Good coffee! Within walking distance, on Main Street
9 locals recommend
My Diner
399 Main StQuick & friendly service. Good coffee! Within walking distance, on Main Street
Cappa's Trackside Kitchen
1 Grove StGood breakfast.
Dunkin'
4 Harvard AveWithin walking distance on Main Street
Starbucks
1380 Massachusetts AveWithin walking distance on Main Street
Jitters Cafe Inc
24 Main StreetSweet Spot Bakery
163 W Emerson StColette Bakery - Melrose
Authentic French pastries. Order at counter for take out.
Entertainment/ Activities
Small zoo, close by. Good for young children. Nice playground and a few small rides for kids.
29 locals recommend
Stone Zoo
149 Pond StSmall zoo, close by. Good for young children. Nice playground and a few small rides for kids.
Franklin Park Zoo
1 Franklin Park RdBig zoo. Lots of different beautiful animals.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Boston
598 Assembly RowAssembly Row
Assembly RowShopping, movies, lego discovery center, outdoor play area
Encore Boston Harbor
1 BroadwayCasino
Melrose Public Library
263 W Emerson StMount Hood Memorial Park & Golf Course
100 Slayton RdPublic golf course. Great sledding hill.
Check out the living museum that recreates the pilgrims that first settled in this area.
134 locals recommend
Plimoth Cinema
137 Warren AveCheck out the living museum that recreates the pilgrims that first settled in this area.
Boston Harbor
The Boston Duck Tour is a great way to see the city by land and by sea! Kid friendly.
16 locals recommend
Boston Duck Tour Departure Location
1 Museum Of Science DrivewayThe Boston Duck Tour is a great way to see the city by land and by sea! Kid friendly.
Great museum for kids and adults. Check out the Omni theatre and Planetarium for additional activities.
560 locals recommend
Museum of Science
1 Museum Of Science DrivewayGreat museum for kids and adults. Check out the Omni theatre and Planetarium for additional activities.
Boston Children's Museum
308 Congress StKids will love the hands- on play here
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
465 Huntington AveBeautiful museum and a must see for art lovers
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans WayBeautiful museum
Beautiful park and garden in the city. Ice skating in the winter and swan boat rides during the warmer months.
84 locals recommend
Boston Common Visitors Center
139 Tremont StBeautiful park and garden in the city. Ice skating in the winter and swan boat rides during the warmer months.
Freedom Trail
139 Tremont StCheck out marine life at the aquarium! Family / kid friendly.
399 locals recommend
New England Aquarium
1 Central WharfCheck out marine life at the aquarium! Family / kid friendly.
Faneuil Hall has a indoor and outdoor eating and shopping.
517 locals recommend
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
1 S Market StFaneuil Hall has a indoor and outdoor eating and shopping.
Salem Witch Museum
19 1/2 N Washington SquareEssentials
Whole Foods Market
427 Walnut StWhole Foods.
Shaw's
34 Essex StGrocery store within walking distance. Just off of Main Street.
Walgreens
491 High StOpen 24 hours.
CVS
516-522 Main StWithin walking distance on Main Street
Trader Joe's
748 Memorial DrTJ’s. 10 minute drive
MelroseWakefield Hospital
585 Lebanon StLocal hospital
United States Postal Service
655 Centre StMBTA - Subway system
The MBTA is Boston's transportation system and can get you anywhere you need to be in Boston. Our closest stops are Oak Grove (Orange Line) and Wyoming Hill (Haverhill Line-Purple line). Parking is available at Oak Grove and is approx. 1 mile from the house. Wyoming Hill is less than a 1/2 mile away and easily walkable. Map and schedule can be found on the MBTA website at:
mbta . com
Boston - Logan International Airport station
One Harborside DriveGift shops
Buckalew's General Store
529 Main StCute gift shop, craft beer, chocolates
Hourglass Gift Gallery