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Town in Massachusetts, United States
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Acton is a town in Massachusetts with a population of 24,000 in the 2020 census.
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A science-focused children's museum and outdoor play area with a treehouse and orienteering course. The location is well guarded by Bessie, the large dinosaur statue and museum mascot on the front lawn.
Seafood, take-out available.
Breakfast, sandwiches, good variety.
By train
The MBTA Commuter Rail Fitchburg Line train stops at the South Acton station. South Acton is a major station on the line at which many trains terminate.
By car
This is the best option. Things in Acton are almost always accessible by driving and it does not take very long to travel between any two places in Acton by car.
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