Franklin

Franklin is a city of 37,000 in Massachusetts.

Bellingham is a town with a population of 17,000 (2020). Birthplace of noted author William Taylor Adams, also known as Oliver Optic.

Medway is a town with a population of 13,000 (2020). Birthplace of famed U.S. outdoorsman John "Grizzly" Adams.

Millis is a town with a population of 8,000 (2020). Home to the Sikh Temple, Guru Ram Das Ashram and Gurdwara.

Norfolk is a town with a population of 12,000 (2020).

Wrentham is a town with a population of 12,000 (2020). Famous for its premium outlet mall shopping and the home of Hellen Keller.

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Map of Franklin (Massachusetts)

MBTA operates commuter rail service from Boston.

42.1204-71.32561 Norfolk railway station, 9 Rockwood Rd. (updated Nov 2023)
42.0833-71.39612 Franklin/Dean College railway station, 75 Depot St. (updated Nov 2023)
42.0899-71.4393 Forge Park/495 railway station, 1000 West Central St. (updated Nov 2023)

Regal Bellingham, 259 Hartford Ave (Bellingham), ☏ +1 844-462-7342. Multi screen theater complex showing the newest releases. (updated Oct 2022)

Wrentham Village Premium Outlets, 1 Premium Outlet Blvd (Wrentham), ☏ +1 508-384-0600. 10AM-9PM daily. Stores range from the finest designer fashions and jewelry to home furnishings, housewares and electronics. There are big brands such as Hugo Boss, Adidas, Nike, DKNY, Burberry, Gap, Guess, Ann Taylor, Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, Levi’s, Liz Claiborne, Swarovski, Royal Doulton, Calvin Klein, Benetton, Waterford Crystal and Williams-Sonoma. (updated Oct 2022)

Bay Leaf, 3 Crossing Plaza (Franklin), ☏ +1 501-541-4142. Tu-Su 7:30-11:30AM. A small family-owned cafe that serves all the usual suspects for breakfast. Pizza, calzones, sandwiches, and pasta for lunch. (updated Oct 2022)

42.06142-71.39731 Best Western Plus Executive Residency, 835 Upper Union St (Franklin), ☏ +1 508-553-3500. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. $120. (updated Oct 2022)
Residence Inn, 4 Forge Parkway (Franklin), ☏ +1 508-541-8188. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: Noon. $150. (updated Oct 2022)

Providence and Boston are within a 40 minute drive without traffic.

Routes through Franklin

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