Framingham is the largest town in Massachusetts, with a population of more than 67,000. Originally a blue-collar manufacturing town, Framingham is now known for its high density of white-collar technology and business professionals, as well as diverse ethnic populations, due to its proximity to Boston (only 25 miles away) and the tech corridor, Route 128.

Understand

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Framingham is the home of several major corporations, including Staples, TJX, Perini, Boston Scientific, and Bose Audio, and also is part of what is known as the Golden Mile, a large conglomeration of shopping malls and retail outlets. This is where the first mall in America was built.

Get in

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By car
Framingham has 2 exits on I-90 (Massachusetts Turnpike toll road). Exit 12, on the western edge of town (near Southborough town line), intersects with State Route 9. Exit 12 is near Staples, Inc. and Bose Corporation. Hotels near Exit 12: Econo Lodge, Motel 6, Residence Inn (Marriott), and Sheraton Hotel. Exit 13, on the eastern edge of town (near Wayland and Natick town lines), intersects with State Route 30. Exit 13 is near the Golden Triangle retail/business center including Shoppers World, Natick Mall, and TJX Companies, Inc. Hotels near Exit 13: Courtyard Inn (Marriott), Crowne Plaza, Hampton Inn, Red Roof Inn, and Travelodge.

Framingham is served by several state routes - from the north-south via Route 126 (Old Connecticut Path/School St/Concord St/Irving St/Hollis St), and from the east-west via Route 9 (Worcester Rd), Route 30 (Cochituate Rd/Worcester Rd/Pleasant St), and Route 135 (Waverly St).
By train

The MBTA provides commuter rail service from South Station, Boston to Framingham. Trains run approximately hourly, and at the half hour during rush hour.

By plane

Framingham is accessible only via Logan Airport in Boston. Travelers must take the Logan Shuttle or private shuttle from the airport, or use the trains.

Logan Express Bus Service

Logan Express Depot, Shoppers World Mall (Route 30), Phone: 508-872 5424, . Operates 7 days a week, year round. One of the most hassle free ways to get to and from Framingham (and MetroWest) to Logan Airport in Boston $ Adult 1-Way Fare: $11.00, Adult Round Trip Fare: $20.00, Senior (65+) 1-Way Fare: $10.00, Senior (65+) Round Trip Fare: $18.00, Children under 12 free.

Get around

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Local Inter Framingham Transit (LIFT), Toll free: 1 800-649-6096, Phone: +1 508-532-5459, . Town-operated bus system operates throughout Framingham and surrounding towns.

Tommy's Taxi, 167 Franklin St., Phone: +1 508-872-3500.

Town Taxi Co., Phone: Phone: +1 508-875-4241.

Executive Coach, Phone: +1 508-872-6100.

Typically several taxis are waiting for arrivals from the airport at the Logan Express station.*

See

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Danforth Museum of Art, 123 Union Avenue, Phone: +1 508-620-0050, .

Framingham Town Common, Edgell and Vernon Streets (Park on Oak street.) The Town Common is the home to several historic buildings including The Old Village Hall, Edgell Library, the Framingham Historical Society as well and the Unitarian (First Parish) and Plymouth Churches. There are also various monuments and plaques throughout the Common.

Village of Saxonville

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