Moving from the Worcester County area east, we find ourselves in the towns south and west of Boston. This isn't an area I've spent nearly as much time in compared to Boston or Worcester, or even northeastern Mass, so I don't have a lot of pictures to show you. But it's still fun to take a look at the areas outside of their supermarkets! Framingham & MetroWest Natick, MA has a fun, busy downtown with a great arts scene including a lot of public and street art, such as this woman taking her fish for a walk in an alley. It's also home to a performing arts center, The Center for Arts in Natick, with music and other performances in a small converted firehouse. Southeastern MA Westport Point, MA - There's no shortage of places to get great seafood in Massachusetts, but I must say that the meal I had at The Back Eddy in Westport Point was exceptional. Here's a look at the lobster roll and a swordfish steak. And don't miss Lees Market just up the road. A...
Today, it's time to take a trip back to the Worcester area! This is the area I lived in for most of the time I was in Massachusetts, so this will be a long post. Click on any of the headings to see the stores in that area. West of Worcester Brookfield, MA - Some scenes from the gorgeous and tranquil Quaboag River at White's Landing, about 16 miles southwest of Worcester. Main Street in Worcester becomes route 9 west of the city, which winds its way through the small towns of Leicester , Spencer , the Brookfields ( North Brookfield is about four miles north of route 9), and Ware before turning north and heading towards the Berkshires. East Brookfield, MA - There are a lot of beautiful lakes in this area between Worcester and Springfield, too, including Lake Lashaway here in East Brookfield. Route 9 actually runs right alongside the lake for a while. Brimfield, MA - Brimfield is southwest of the Brookfields, not far from Sturbridge. It's best-known for its massive flea ma...