Travel Photo Essay of Walpole, MA

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Travel Photo Essay: Downtown Walpole District, Walpole MA

Downtown Walpole, MA Photo

Downtown Walpole, MA

Article and photos by Eric H.

One of the great aspects about Boston is that you don't have to drive terribly far to find some classic, New England small towns. Walpole, MA, about 25 miles southwest of downtown Boston, is surely one of those towns with its downtown seemingly stuck in another time. With three town commons, steepled churches, tree-lined side streets and predominantly locally-owned shops (in the center), Walpole might not share the rampant commercial and industrial growth of nearby towns, but it does have an appeal to those who like a quiet, historical town with plenty of community spirit and open spaces. It's really an underrated gem of a town -- a nice place to raise a family, take a nice evening walk, attend seasonal community events at the town common or converse over cups of coffee at places ike Westbury Farms Family Restaurant or Country Kitchen Donuts. Nothing fancy, but ultimately pleasant is how many Walpole residents describe their town.

Common Street Walpole, MA, Photo

Common Street is simply beautiful with its long stretch of big, old homes, green lawns and tree-lined sidewalks.

Common Street, Walpole, MA photo

The Walpole Post Office and Congregational Church on Common St.

Main and Common Streets Photo, Walpole, MA

An old Coca Cola sign, sidewalks, American flags and historical buildings give Walpole some small-town charm at the corner of Main and Common Sts.

Blackburn Hall Photo, Walpole, MA

Historic Blackburn Memorial Hall is the scene of many community events held by the Walpole Recreation Department (its office is located at Blackburn), and is home to the Dog Rock Coffee House -- hosting live, local musical entertainment.

Bacevich Dedication Site photo, Walpole, MA

Bacevich Dedication Site photo, Walpole, MA

The Andrew Bacevich Memorial Dedication site -- in memory of former Walpole resident and Army 1st Lt. Andrew Bacevich who was killed in Iraq, May 13, 2007.

Town Common Photo, Walpole, MA

The expansive and scenic Walpole Town Common is nicely framed by local businesses.

Walpole, MA, Town Forest Photo

Within walking distance of downtown Walpole is the 150-acre town forest (off South St.), a series of hiking trails with splendid views of the Neponset River. It's like being in New Hampshire!

Clark's Pond photo, Walpole, MA

Clark's Pond provides a nice downtown respite with its peaceful water scene.

Panoramic Photo, Walpole, MA

Panoramic downtown Walpole photo

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