Medford · Middlesex County, MA

Outdoors in Medford

Scout analyzed 29 Medford places and surfaced the ones that actually fit outdoors.

Places analyzed

29

Matches

24

Typical spend

Typical visit

1.2 hr

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The Xfinity Center

Arts & Culture

The Xfinity Center

The Ford Tavern

Food & Drink

The Ford Tavern

Food
1.3 hr visit
Goldilox Bagels

Food & Drink

Goldilox Bagels

FoodShopping
45 min visit
LongCross Bar and Kitchen

Nightlife

LongCross Bar and Kitchen

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Avellino's Restaurant & Catering

South Medford

Avellino's Restaurant & Catering

Hearty Italian-American comfort food, including breakfast, sandwiches & pasta, in a casual setting.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Oasis Cafe & Bakery

South Medford

Oasis Cafe & Bakery

Sandwiches, wraps & breakfast fare, including Brazilian options, plus baked goods & espresso.

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Classic Cafe Medford

Food & Drink

Classic Cafe Medford

Food
1.3 hr visit
Shannon Beach

Sports & Recreation

Shannon Beach

OutdoorsSports
1.5 hr visit
Mystic Lakes State Park

West Medford

Mystic Lakes State Park

OutdoorsSports
1.5 hr visit
Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Assembly Row

Assembly Square

Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Assembly Row

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Tasty Cafe & Kitchen

Food & Drink

Tasty Cafe & Kitchen

Food
45 min visit
Fioritaly Trattoria

Food & Drink

Fioritaly Trattoria

Food
1.3 hr visit
Colette Bakery

South Medford

Colette Bakery

Housemade breads, pastries & cakes are offered in this pared-down French-style bakery.

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Ashland State Park

Outdoors

Ashland State Park

Trails for hiking, biking & cross-country skiing & a reservoir for swimming, boating & picnicking.

OutdoorsSports
1.5 hr visit
Meadow Glen

Shopping

Meadow Glen

Long-running shopping center with a variety of small & big-box retailers.

Shopping
1 hr visit
Nappi's Restaurant

Food & Drink

Nappi's Restaurant

Homey Italian option for red-sauce classics in a cozy, cash-only BYOB venue with no formal menu.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Bocelli's

South Medford

Bocelli's

Neighborhood fixture with a full bar serving an extensive menu of Italian dishes, including pizzas.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Mass Audubon's Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary

Outdoors

Mass Audubon's Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary

OutdoorsSportsAnimals
1.5 hr visit
Snappy Pattys

West Medford

Snappy Pattys

Cozy, colorful spot for patty melts & New American fare, plus craft beer & barrel-aged cocktails.

Food
1.3 hr visit
El Tacuba

Food & Drink

El Tacuba

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Semolina Kitchen & Bar

Food & Drink

Semolina Kitchen & Bar

Relaxed, timber-clad eatery offering wood-fired pizza, fresh pasta & rotating beers & wine.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Matsuba Izakaya

Food & Drink

Matsuba Izakaya

Food
1.3 hr visit
Wonder Medford

Food & Drink

Wonder Medford

Food
1.3 hr visit
Regent Theatre

Arts & Culture

Regent Theatre

Since 1916, this venue has been hosting film, theater, live music & family events in art deco digs.

Live musicArts
2.3 hr visit

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