Things To Do in Arlington, Massachusetts

The local barbecue chain Blue Ribbon, which had a cameo in the video game Bioshock Infinite, is among dozens of types of cuisine to fit all manners of tastes. Perhaps the greatest culinary attraction is the Greek Festival put on by the local Greek Orthodox community, featuring homemade traditional Greek dishes like gyros, souvlaki, and baklava. Many gift and hobby shops line the streets. If you can’t find what you’re looking for in town, then a simple bus or train ride will take you right into Cambridge or Boston itself.

Menotomy Rocks Park gives the town a little slice of wilderness, and the pond at its center freezes over in the wintertime for great ice skating. Nearby is Spy Pond, once the center of a profitable ice-mining business, and now a pleasant park for families and local fishing hobbyists. On the border with Medford are the Mystic Lakes, where you can enjoy a quick swim or more involved water activities like kayaking and canoeing. There are smaller parks that families around them treasure.

Known for its small local shops and close proximity to many big towns and cities, Arlington is full of life. Arlington, being so close to Boston, is huge on sports, both local and more regional. Many show up to the Friday night high school football games, and the Thanksgiving game is a must go to. Everyone cheers on the hockey teams as they compete in the Super8 for championship and posts on various websites are constantly made praising the students for their hard work.