Things to Do in the Boston Area
For great attractions in the Boston-Natick area, you won't have to go far when you stay at Hampton Inn Executive Conference Center Boston-Natick. Enjoy live performances, galleries and museums, exciting sporting events, golf, and natural beauty all within a short distance from our hotel. For destinations within two miles of our hotel, our free shuttle service makes transportation to and from attractions easy and convenient.
Outdoor Attractions in the Boston Area
Natural Preservation Sites
Located one mile from Hampton Inn Executive Conference Center Boston-Natick, Cochituate State Park offers three lakes for boating, swimming, windsurfing and fishing as well as picnic areas for a relaxing day of outdoor recreation. For a leisurely hike through field, woodland and wetland habitats, visit the Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary. Located five miles from our hotel, this sanctuary has nine miles of walking trails and a quarter-mile boardwalk that takes you along the banks of Indian Brook where you can enjoy birdwatching and view beavers and otters in their natural habitats.
For more flora viewing in the Boston area, the New England Wild Flower Society offers The Garden in the Woods, a wildflower garden where paths meander through the colorful blooms and lush foliage of New England's native plants, as well as a garden shop where visitors can purchase botanical books, native plants, bird houses and gifts.
Belkin Family Lookout Farm
Take in New England's fresh air while viewing gorgeous landscapes and rolling pastureland on the 180 acres of the Belkin Family Lookout Farm. Providing fun for the whole family with their live entertainment, train rides, hay pyramid, burlap maze, children's learning center, petting zoo, playground, face painting, moon bounce, pony and camel rides and a hayride, this farm will delight your children. It also has u-pick fields and orchards where you can pick a wide variety of fruits like strawberries, peaches, pears, apples, plums, nectarines, and in the fall, pumpkins. Belkin Family Lookout Farm makes for a great group outing and offers group packages, as well.
Boston-Natick for Sports Lovers
Golf Courses
The Boston-Natick area is home to several excellent courses for the golfer. Offering 14 holes of sporting golf, the Millwood Farms Golf Course has impeccably maintained fairways and greens dotted with gorgeous willow and maple trees surrounding a sparkling lake. After a vigorous round, stop by The 19th Hole, an on-site cafe serving up hamburgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, snacks and icy beverages including beer. There's also a golf shop where players can purchase supplies and gear.
Established in 1922, Sandy Burr Country Club provides 18 holes of golf on gorgeous grounds with meticulously manicured lawns, rolling hills, mature trees and lovely lakes. Purchase golf balls, tees, apparel and other items for the game at the pro shop, practice your chipping and putting at their practice facilities, and have breakfast, lunch or dinner at the Hungry Bear Grill.
A public course with the feel of a private course, Wayland Country Club is surrounded by 1,000 acres of conservation land and offers a serene atmosphere in which to play a challenging round. After your game, enjoy a meal at the clubhouse, which features a full bar and a patio. Yet another course close to our hotel is the Brae Burn Country Club. Founded in 1897, this impressive country club has both an 18-hole and 9-hole golf course, driving range, a formal dining room, casual dining at the Grille Room, a swimming pool, tennis courts and fitness rooms.
Sporting Events
If spectator sports are more your style, the greater Boston area is rife with the athletic spectacles you crave. While in town, head to Fenway Park for an exciting Red Sox game, or watch some Celtics dribbling and dunking action or puck-slapping madness with the Bruins at TD Garden. Want to see three-time Super Bowl winners the New England Patriots on their home turf? Their home field, Gillette Stadium, isn't far from our hotel. Other Boston area sports attractions include the Boston Marathon, Head of the Charles Regatta and the Needham Invitational Memorial Day Soccer Tournament, all seasonal events held a short drive from Hampton Inn Executive Conference Center Boston-Natick.
Cultural Attractions
In the Boston-Natick area, you'll find many attractions rich in history and culture that you and your family will love. Enjoy live performances of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Boston Ballet and the Huntington Theatre Company, or visit one of the area's prestigious art galleries and museums.
Galleries & Museums
- Boston Children's Museum | www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org
- Museum of Science, Boston | www.mos.org
- Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston | www.icaboston.org
- International Poster Gallery | www.internationalposter.com
- Center for the Arts, Natick | www.natickarts.org
- Newbury Fine Arts | www.newburyfinearts.com
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston | www.mfa.org

