Improving the Economic Vitality of Our Downtowns

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Motel 6 Boston West - Framingham
1668 Worcester Rd
Framingham, Massachusetts

Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center
1657 Worcester Rd
Framingham, Massachusetts

Monticello Inn Framingham
90 Worcester Rd
Framingham, Massachusetts

Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Framingham
400 Staples Dr
Framingham, Massachusetts

Econo Lodge Framingham
1186 Worcester Rd
Framingham, Massachusetts

Red Roof Inn Boston - Framingham
650 Cochituate Rd
Framingham, Massachusetts

Best Western Framingham
130 Worcester Rd
Framingham, Massachusetts


Hotel Tips

Always find a reason to email the front desk manager in hotels that you plan to visit again. Tell them what they did right and express your plans to stay again and ask what opportunities there might be for frequent discounts or upgrades on your next visits. If you become friends with the manager, you just might get the friends and family rate some day.

Ask to be placed opposite of any roadways. Road noise can be a constant source of pollution which may not be a noticeable problem during the day but reveals itself at night. Don't be afraid to request a room change to get a better sleep.

Most hotel offer a complimentary breakfast bar or even a full cafe meal with your choice of a full menu. Keep in mind that some offer nothing at all so it is a good idea to pack a few packets of instant oatmeal for a quick and easy meal before you head out for the day.



Things To Do

Framingham brings meaning to leisure time while enjoying the local yarn shop and wandering through in amazement with the different fibers and vast array of colors. Signing up for a class is easy and fun and serves as a great getaway for a few hours to enjoy the company of fellow knitters.

Framingham helps you expand your skills and learn some new ways to expand your artisan flare? Sign up for classes at your kitchen supply store, yarn shop, art and craft shop and photo gallery. You'll be having great fun with your new friends as you you take on that next project.

Framingham has several options for shopping for specialty food items that are not found in regular grocery stores. Shops tailored for "foodies" offer tastings of the products as well as scheduled culinary classes to perfect your skills. Shop for infused oils, salts and spices from around the World!



Why Do You Love Downtown?

Kathy Burchett
I've never been and I would like to visit the downtown area, during my visit. During our last visit, we were not aware of a downtown area. Thank You!!!

Jackie
Have not been there but coming on a bus trip next weekend. Looking forward to shopping & sight seeing

Shawna Moore
I like the old school charm and love supporting the local merchants!

Heather Anne Hopfinger
You do not have to walk far for a movie or some place great to shop or workout

Harriet Rapista
Never been but planning to go in August


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