Clams_N_Scallops t1_is3inpl wrote on October 13, 2022 at 1:02 AM

Groton is in my top 5 favorite MA towns to drive through. I should stop there sometime. Anyone have suggestions about things to check out?

Edit: Things to check out other than restaurants. I like interesting/odd/unique shops, and historical places.

Jrzgrl1119 OP t1_is3j4hz wrote on October 13, 2022 at 1:06 AM

I was actually going to the natural market, it's next to this house. Filho's Cucina has great food. Gibbet hill restaurant is always a favorite. My husband and I hike to the top of gibbet hill. Bancroft castle is at the top. Beautiful views and a nice spot to watch the sunset.

Clams_N_Scallops t1_is44p07 wrote on October 13, 2022 at 3:57 AM

Bancroft's castle sounds interesting.

philippos_ii t1_is3qog6 wrote on October 13, 2022 at 2:01 AM

I second Gibbet. There’s Dolce Amar which is amazing desserts. And the rail trail near by for walking.

Also, in neighboring Ayer there’s Lucia’s which is great, as well as Osawa for sushi.

Cuthuulip t1_is7q0xc wrote on October 13, 2022 at 10:18 PM

Ruby donuts in Ayer is epic.

jpat161 t1_is4bgto wrote on October 13, 2022 at 5:07 AM

There is some art installation in the Groton woods which is a bunch of chimes that play in the wind. I went once as a kid but now I have no idea where it is or what it was called. It's a small hike to get to and near some power lines.

Plus IMO it's always fun to park at the rail trail stop down the road from the library and walk on a nice day.

ViolinViola t1_is514be wrote on October 13, 2022 at 10:54 AM

It’s the Forest Bells Trail. It’s an installation by a relative of Matisse! https://www.paulmatisse.com/forest-bells