Acton
With humble beginnings as a farming community, this town is becoming one of the hottest neighborhoods in Massachusetts! Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Acton has been one of the best places to find quality real estate and A+ schools in the area.
School District Rank: 5th
Best Public High Schools in Greater Boston 2023
Property Tax Rate: 1.7% or $16.67 per $1,000
About the Town of Acton
Acton offers a dense, suburban feel with many quality coffee shops and parks. However, despite the size of its population, Acton is known to have a quiet, small town feel. This town is also connected to many more bustling towns like Concord, Sudbury, Boxborough, Littleton, and Westford.
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The Acton Arboretum
This gorgeous (and 100% free) spot is a great place to walk some nature trails through beautiful open meadows, through woodlands, along glaciers, and through a bog.
Idylwilde Farms
Idylwilde Farms
Owned and farmed by the Napoli brothers since the 1930s, you can look forward to checking out the farm, the farm store, and the greenhouse on your visit. Many locals don’t want to shop anywhere else!
Things to do
The Discovery Museum - based on the principle that kids are capable of anything, the Discovery Museum explores science, nature, and play all at once for ages 0-10.
The Quarry Contemporary Arts International - located in the old town quarry, this art museum educates about contemporary art and sculpture.
Assabet River Rail Trail - About 12.5 miles of trails connecting Acton, Marlborough, Hudson, Stow, and Maynard. Plus while you’re down at the river, why not take up fly-fishing? There is a large community for it in Acton!
Acton Canoe Launch - Canoe or kayak down the Assabet River with this convenient boat launch.
places to eat
Acton Coffee House - a local, casual favorite for coffee lovers
Rapscallion Table & Tap - housed in an old-school farmhouse, this gastropub offers a classic, American atmosphere and quality comfort food