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Canton is a southwestern suburb of Boston, Massachusetts.
Get inEdit
- Interstates 93 and 95 which separate in Canton with I-93 going east and then north to Boston and I-95 from Providence heading off around the west edge of Greater Boston.
- MBTA commuter rail Attleboro/Stoughton Line passes through Canton.
- Route 128 Station in bordering Westwood also has commuter rail into Boston. Amtrak trains also stop at Route 128.
- Bus service is available to Mattapan Station in the MBTA system.
Get aroundEdit
SeeEdit
- Irish Cultural Center, 200 New Boston Drive, ☏ +1 781 821-8291, fax: +1 781-821-8295. Library, music library and cultural objects. Thatched Irish cottage. Genealogical resources and advice. Friday night events and annual festival. Call before visiting to insure staffing by this volunteer organization.
DoEdit
- Blue Hills Ski Area, 4001 Washington St, ☏ +1 781 828-5070, fax: +1 781 828-5071.
- Brookmeadow Country Club, 100 Everendon Rd, ☏ +1 781 828-4444. Semi-private 18 holes. Public may call five days ahead for tee time.
BuyEdit
- Pflora Beads, 355 Turnpike Street, ☏ +1 781 828-0655. A bead shop where beading classes are also available.
EatEdit
- Olio Restaurant, 655 Washington St, ☏ +1 781 821-2396. Small and casual with creative American cuisine. $23-30.
DrinkEdit
SleepEdit
Go nextEdit
Routes through Canton |
Boston ← Randolph ← | N S | → Ends at |
Weston ← Westwood ← | N S | → Norwood → Providence |
Boston ← Randolph ← | N S | → Dedham → Providence |
Weston ← Westwood ← | N S | → END |
Boston via ← Milton ← | N S | → Stoughton → Fall River |
Boston ← Westwood ← | N S | → Sharon/Stoughton → Providence/END |