FRAMINGHAM

Framingham is a MetroWest hub that straddles the line between Boston suburb and standalone city. Its growing downtown and diverse population support a small but active entertainment calendar.

Gems at The Arts is a live music and performing arts venue in the downtown area. AMC DINE-IN Framingham 16 handles the multiplex cinema side. The city's proximity to both Boston and Worcester gives residents access to both metros while maintaining its own programming.

Framingham's scene is developing. The city incorporated as Massachusetts' newest city in 2018, and its cultural infrastructure is catching up. Entertainment here often centers on restaurant and bar programming alongside dedicated venues.

Tip: Downtown Framingham is centered along Concord Street and Route 135. The commuter rail connects to Boston's South Station, making it easy to combine a Framingham outing with the broader metro.

Neighborhoods: Downtown • Saxonville • Nobscot • Framingham Centre