October 5th 2025: Bad Hike at Legacy Farms, Hopkinton

 Today, we decided to go on a hike at the Legacy Farms area in Hopkinton, where the path we took is shown below in pink.

Other than the big water body on the left of the map,

the other water bodies here were nothing much to speak of,

and the trails were overgrown in general. Hopefully they will improve the trails some day.

Recommended Places to Visit: Hopkinton

Recreation

Museums

Hopkinton Historical Society
168 Hayden Rowe Street

Hiking
Recommended:
Tamarack Farm
160 Pond Street

Echo Lake
4 Granite Street

Whitehall State Park

160 Pond Street

Pratt Farm
113 Fruit Street

Deneen Conservation Area

48 Deneen Road

Tried:
Waseeka Wildlife Sanctuary
Clinton Street near Mill Street

Fruit Street Conservation Area

235 Wood Street

Greenwood Road Trails

9 Greenwood Road

College Rock

23 College Street

Tomlin Pond

35 North Street

Berry Acres Conservation Area

West Main Street

Hopkinton State Park

122 Cedar Street

Brook Hollow Conservation Area

95 Frankland Road

Braim Farm

41 South Mill Street

Cameron Woods

Whisper Way

Elmwood Farm

11 Ash Street

Legacy Farms

22 Legacy Farms South

Ora Cheney Conservation Area

22 School Street

Water Bodies
Whitehall Reservoir
Highland Street and Exchange Street

Whitehall Woods
Foxhollow Road

Ice House Pond
~66 West Main Street

Duck Pond
90 Saddle Hill Road

Bloods Pond
32 South Mill Street

Beaches
Sandy Beach/Lake Maspenock
End of Hayward Street

Parks

Hopkinton Town Common
Ash Street and Park Street

Zettek Overlook
54 Greenwood Road

EMC Park

113 Hayden Rowe Street

Events
Boston Marathon Start Line
East Main Street near Ash Street

Hopkinton Polyarts Festival

Architecture

Monuments
Weston Nurseries (chain)
93 East Main Street

Places of Worship

St. John the Evangelist Church
20 Church Street

Woodville Baptist Church
249 Wood Street

St. Paul's Episcopal Church
61 Wood Street

Community Covenant Church
2 West Elm Street

Korean Presbyterian Church in Greater Boston
2 Main Street

Schools
Hopkins School
104 Hayden Rowe Street

Hopkinton Center School
11 Ash Street

Town Facilities
Town Hall
18 Main Street

Fire Department
73 Main Street

Public Library
13 Main Street


Commercial Buildings
Hopkinton Square

22 South Street

Historical Buildings
Old Hopkinton High School
85 Main Street

Old Pumping Station

35 North Street

Restaurants

Highly Recommended:

Italian
Quattro

22 South Street
Recommended Dishes:
Towering Pork Osso Bucco
Baked Brie en Croute

Western
110 Grill (chain)

1 Lumber Street

Recommended Dishes:

Blood Orange Drop

Strawberry Punch

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Fish Tacos

Chicken Piccata Gnocchi

110 Cyprus Salad

Clam Chowder

110 Little Grillers

Kale Brussels Salad

Firecracker Shrimp

Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese

Pulled Pork Sandwich

The Marathon Restaurant at North Pond

25 Hayward Street
Recommended Dishes:
Steak and Mushroom Ravioli
Pan Roasted Salmon
Bread Pudding
Chicken Wings

Central Public House 
42 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Veggie Burger


Tried:

Dessert

Starbucks (chain)

167 West Main Street

Recommended Dishes:

Apple Crisp Macchiato

Muffin House Cafe (chain)

43 Main Street

Recommended Dishes:

Blueberry

Sweet and Sour

Pistachio

Cranberry Apple Walnut

Hop-Yo

36 Main Street

Recommended Dishes:

Strawberry

Thai
Pan Thai
15 Main Street

Recommended Dishes:
Pad See-u

Japanese
Ko Sushi and Grill
25 Hayward Street

Recommended Dishes:
Ko Pasta
Crazy Maki

Western

Cornell's Irish Pub

229 Hayden Rowe Street

Recommended Dishes:

Cape Cod Rachel

Breakfast
The Spoon
1 Lumber Street

Recommended Dishes:
Fruit Cup
Steak and Eggs
BBQ Chicken Wrap
Hot Chocolate
Veggie Ben

Italian
Mangia Neapolitan Pizza

31 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Bacon and Scallop Pizza
Inna's Favorite Pizza
House Fries

September 6th 2025: Hiking and Having Fun in Hopkinton

 Today, we chanced upon the Hopkinton Polyarts Festival in Hopkinton,

before going on a hike at Elmwood Farm, where the path we took from the old Center School is shown below in pink.

Nothing much to see here though, 

except for the occasional wildlife

and the pond close to the end

at the farm area.

Good thing we were able to walk the road back to the car, as it rained cats and dogs shortly after.

August 9th 2025: Hiking in Ashland, Froyo in Hopkinton

 Today, we decided to go on a hike at the Ashland Town Forest in Ashland, where the path we took from 131 Oak Street in shown below in pink.

Nothing much to see here, except for signs of historical quarrying.

We ended our day, with froyo after a really hot day of hiking at Hop-Yo in Hopkinton,

getting the Strawberry flavor.

Not bad end. We shouldn't have come out into the sun to walk along the road at the end of hike.

April 27th 2024: Cameron Woods, Hopkinton

 Today, we went on a hike at Cameron Woods in Hopkinton, where the path we took from Whisper Way to get to the supposed lookouts is shown below in pink.

Unfortunately, there were no views to be had at any of them,

although there was a statue of a boy at the northernmost one.

Creepy or cool, depending on how you see it. 

For dinner, we went to Texas Roadhouse in Worcester, which I visited once long before I started this blog. This time, we got the Prime Rib (16 oz,), which came with Steak Fries

and the House Salad (fresh greens, cheddar cheese, tomato, eggs and croutons).

Perfectly cooked meat, and delicious sauce for the salad. Can see why this place is so popular.

March 3rd 2024: Hiking and Eating in Hopkinton

 Today, we decided to go on a hike at the Deneen Conservation Area in Hopkinton, where the path we took to get to view points from 48 Deneen Road is shown below in pink.

Decent views of Lake Maspenock from here, though going to Sandy Beach on the other side would have sufficed.

From here, we decided to get dinner from Cornell's Irish Pub, a typical bar restaurant in town, 

Getting the Cape Cod Rachel (fried haddock, Swiss cheese, coleslaw, thousand Island dressing, served on grilled white bread with fries).

Pretty good I must say, although the food took a long time to come. 

April 21st 2023: New Places from Ashland to Hopkinton

 Today, on the way home, we passed through Ashland,

The Residence at Valley Farm

then Holliston,

Houghton Pond,
32 Westfield Drive

Linden Pond, 22 Linden Street

Holliston Dental Associates

Old Cutler School,
59 Hollis Street

checking out the Holliston Public Library.

We then headed into Hopkinton,

EMC Park

going on a hike at Braim Farm, where the path we took to check out the cranberry bog here is shown below in pink.

Absolutely nasty looking water body though. With that, we called it a day for exploring new places. Pretty productive I must say.

April 18th 2023: Water Bodies in Westborough and Hopkinton

 Today, while having some time, I decided to go check out the water bodies in the Newton Hill area at 699 Friberg Parkway in Westborough,

then went on a hike at Pratt Farm in Hopkinton, where the path I took is shown below in pink.

Pretty nice views by the pond near the entrance,

but not so much at the supposed lookout here.

Not too bad for the little time I had free.

November 21st 2022: Hiking in Shirley, Museum in Hopkinton

 After checking out the Hopkinton Historical Society in Hopkinton today,

I decided to go on a hike at the Valley Farm Conservation Area in Shirley, where the path I took to get to the water bodies here is shown below in pink.

Nice views of the ponds here, though the trails were slippery with all the leaves and my sneakers.