Guidebook for Lexington
Food Scene
Here are some places we think you might enjoy visiting in Lexington.
Joan, the owner, is a wonderful and hard-working baker offering custom cakes and cupcakes for special events. The cupcakes are to die for!
Cake Inc
1628 Massachusetts AveJoan, the owner, is a wonderful and hard-working baker offering custom cakes and cupcakes for special events. The cupcakes are to die for!
Delicious freshly-ground coffee and baked treats in the center of Lexington!
66 locals recommend
Peet's Coffee
285 Harvard StDelicious freshly-ground coffee and baked treats in the center of Lexington!
il Casale Lexington
1727 Massachusetts AveBeautifully served authentically southern Italian food in a lovely setting.
Most towns have Chinese restaurants. But Beijing is the real deal - not an Americanized adaptation of Chinese food, but authentic and beautifully prepared dishes, served by knowledgeable staff in a very pleasant location.
Beijing
1709 Massachusetts AvenueMost towns have Chinese restaurants. But Beijing is the real deal - not an Americanized adaptation of Chinese food, but authentic and beautifully prepared dishes, served by knowledgeable staff in a very pleasant location.
This Japanese restaurant, located on Waltham Street in Lexington, offers excellent sushi, sashimi and other authentic Japanese dishes. It also offers a relaxing and peaceful environment in which to enjoy the food.
Daikanyama
43 Waltham StThis Japanese restaurant, located on Waltham Street in Lexington, offers excellent sushi, sashimi and other authentic Japanese dishes. It also offers a relaxing and peaceful environment in which to enjoy the food.
Town Meeting Tavern offers excellent upscale dining in a historic Inn. Host Tricia Kenneally and the executive chef of the Inn provide delightful dining for a special occasion.
Artistry on the Green at The Inn at Hastings Park
2027 Massachusetts AveTown Meeting Tavern offers excellent upscale dining in a historic Inn. Host Tricia Kenneally and the executive chef of the Inn provide delightful dining for a special occasion.
If you want absolutely top-flight homemade ice cream or frozen yogurt, "Ranc's" (as it is known by locals) is the place! A large variety of flavors, prime ingredients and friendly staff will be waiting for you!
Rancatore's Ice Cream and Yogurt
1752 Massachusetts AveIf you want absolutely top-flight homemade ice cream or frozen yogurt, "Ranc's" (as it is known by locals) is the place! A large variety of flavors, prime ingredients and friendly staff will be waiting for you!
Sightseeing
Tour the historic house where Paul Revere rode to warn Samuel Adams and John Hancock of the approach of the British Regulars - the night before the American Revolution began!
Hancock-Clarke House
36 Hancock StTour the historic house where Paul Revere rode to warn Samuel Adams and John Hancock of the approach of the British Regulars - the night before the American Revolution began!
See the location where Paul Revere was captured as he rode from Lexington to Concord, warning settlers that the Redcoats were on the march from Boston! Walk the historic Battle Road and experience a piece of American history.
Paul Revere Capture Site
180 N Great RdSee the location where Paul Revere was captured as he rode from Lexington to Concord, warning settlers that the Redcoats were on the march from Boston! Walk the historic Battle Road and experience a piece of American history.
Although Lexington is known as the place where the American Revolution began, it's also the place where George Washington stopped - and where the British camped out as they fled out of Lexington back toward Boston. Here's the "place where that happened." Excellent tours and guides will welcome you.
Munroe Tavern
1332 Massachusetts AveAlthough Lexington is known as the place where the American Revolution began, it's also the place where George Washington stopped - and where the British camped out as they fled out of Lexington back toward Boston. Here's the "place where that happened." Excellent tours and guides will welcome you.
If you're coming to town for a dose of American history, you've got to stop at the Lexington Visitors Center, where you can find out about the start of the American Revolution, pick up souvenirs, sign up for tours, and access some of the local historic buildings.
Lexington Visitors Center
1875 Massachusetts AveIf you're coming to town for a dose of American history, you've got to stop at the Lexington Visitors Center, where you can find out about the start of the American Revolution, pick up souvenirs, sign up for tours, and access some of the local historic buildings.
The Buckman Tavern's the place where the Lexington militia were waiting for the arrival of the Redcoats - having been warned by Paul Revere. Enjoy a tour of this historic building, adjacent to the Lexington Visitors Center.
Buckman Tavern
1 Bedford StThe Buckman Tavern's the place where the Lexington militia were waiting for the arrival of the Redcoats - having been warned by Paul Revere. Enjoy a tour of this historic building, adjacent to the Lexington Visitors Center.
Entertainment & Activities
This small local movie theater offers first-run and 'art' films in a comfortable location - at prices below the larger theaters.
Lexington Venue
1794 Massachusetts AveThis small local movie theater offers first-run and 'art' films in a comfortable location - at prices below the larger theaters.
If you want a fun place to enjoy different beverages or foods - or a drive-in movie - this is the place. New to town in 2020, it's still an unknown gem.
Craft Food Hall Project - Revolution Hall
3 Maguire RoadIf you want a fun place to enjoy different beverages or foods - or a drive-in movie - this is the place. New to town in 2020, it's still an unknown gem.
Essentials
Wilson Farm, in business for more than 100 years, is a farm market - plus! They offer a fabulous selection of locally grown fruits and veggies plus the best in cheeses, meats, gourmet specialties, and much more.
12 locals recommend
Wilson Farm Inc
10 Pleasant StWilson Farm, in business for more than 100 years, is a farm market - plus! They offer a fabulous selection of locally grown fruits and veggies plus the best in cheeses, meats, gourmet specialties, and much more.
If you want a wonderful shopping experience that will introduce you (or stock your pantry) with excellent Asian foods (Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Indian) this is the place. Also included: great food stalls and the Tous Les Jours bakery!
9 locals recommend
H Mart Burlington
3 Old Concord RdIf you want a wonderful shopping experience that will introduce you (or stock your pantry) with excellent Asian foods (Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Indian) this is the place. Also included: great food stalls and the Tous Les Jours bakery!