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Randolph is located in eastern Massachusetts, bordered by Milton and Quincy on the north, Braintree and Holbrook on the east, Canton on the west, and Avon and Stoughton on the south and southwest. Randolph is 15 miles south of Boston and 211 miles from New York City.
Randolph, town (township), Norfolk county, eastern Massachusetts, U.S., 15 miles (24 km) south of Boston. Settled in 1710 as Cochato (named for the Cochato Indians), it was part of Braintree until separately incorporated in 1793.
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- Blue Hills Reservation
- Ponkapoag Pond
- Lynwood Café
- The Bradley Estate
- Randolph Center
- Houghton’s Pond Recreation Area
- Powers Farm
- Daddy’s Dairy
- Central Rock Gym
- Jonathan Belcher House
Randolph is on the edge of a 7,000 acre state park containing the Blue Hills, which comprise the highest point in the Boston area. This is Great Blue Hill (635 ft), named by early colonists for the blueish tone of its granite. The Blue Hills Reservation puts an almost endless choice of recreation opportunities at your fingertips, from skiing in win...
In the very south of the Blue Hills Reservation there’s 203-acre impoundment, with shores that are completely free of development, save for a dock, canoe launch and the AMC Ponkapoag Camp. The entire pond is ringed by a walk trail, more than four miles long and served by three different parking areas. There’s also a boardwalk, more than 1,000 feet ...
Personal bar-style pizza, made with 10” pans are a South Shore specialty, originating in establishments like the Lynwood Café, with cheese and crust going to the very edge of the pan. This neighborhood bar opened in 1949 and uses a family recipe and quality local ingredients to make what many argue is the essential bar pizza. There’s a choice of a ...
The Trustees of Reservations manages this 90-acre estate, with woods, meadows, pastures and formal gardens around a stately Colonial Revival house. Much of the estate, including the house, was designed in 1902 by Charles A. Platt (1861-1933), part of the American Renaissance movement. The property was bequeathed to the Trustees of Reservations in 1...
At the busy intersection of Route 28 (Main Street) and Route (139), Randolph has a low-key downtown area with a smattering of local businesses and a few interesting sights. The most prominent of these has to be the grand Stetson Hall (1842), Randolph’s Greek Revival former town hall, dating to 1842 and now used as an events venue. There’s a roster ...
On a warm summer’s day one of the best places to be is on the shores of Houghton’s Pond in the Blue Hills Reservation. At 24 acres, this is a kettle hole pond formed by retreating glaciers at the end of the last Ice Age and fed by a spring. On the north shore is a sandy beach, about 800 feet long and with lifeguards on duty every day from mid-June ...
The Town of Randolph acquired this ecologically important parcel of land in 2009. On 22 acres Powers Farm had been worked by the same family since the 19th century, and long-term agriculture had kept the landscape free of invasive plant species. Now you can come to wander in this mosaic of habitats, including brooks, successional meadows, a rare At...
This mini-chain of ice cream parlors has five locations, all within a few minutes of each other on the South Shore. Opposite Powers Farm, the Randolph branch offers more than 80 flavors of ice cream flavors, with plenty of out-there options like Cake Batter, Cotton Candy and Funfetti Cake. There are also 200+ soft serve flavors, from Almond Joy to ...
Also on the edge of the Blue Hill Reservation is an indoor climbing center with 18,000 square feet of climbing terrain, a 45-foot lead wall, 3,000 square feet of bouldering and 100 top rope and lead stations. Newcomers and kids can get to grips with the basics on an hour-long staff belay session, scheduled in advance. Solo climbers can make use of ...
A little way north of downtown Randolph, this grand Federal-style house was built in 1806 by one Jonathan Belcher (1767-1869) and his wife Abigail. Their descendants added to the house, before their great-granddaughter, Abigail Tower Tarbell gifted the property in 1911 to what is now the Randolph Women’s Club. The house occasionally hosts yard sale...
May 26, 2024 · Randolph, Massachusetts, located in Norfolk County, is a town rich in history and heritage. From its early colonial beginnings to its significant contributions during the American Revolution, Randolph has played an important role in shaping the history of the United States.
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