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Town in Massachusetts, United States
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Bedford is a town in Massachusetts with a population of 14,000 (2020).
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Hike or bike 20 miles of trails around operating farm fields and through the forest. There is a boat launch onto a small pond for canoes and kayaks. Come in the winter for cross-country skiing when there is sufficient snow cover. During the spring, summer, and fall the farm offers tours of the dairy barn and there is also an ice cream stand.
One of the few cross-country ski areas in the Boston area. Only open when there is snow on the ground. Night skiing available a few nights a week.
Ice cream stand located at Great Brook Farm State Park. Look at and feed farm animals and get a tour of the dairy barn.
Seasonal.
This "olde tyme" general store sells great sandwiches, soups, and snacks to hungry travellers. You'll also find a trail guide and map for sale here. It covers all the nearby conservation lands in some detail.
By bus
The MBTA operates the 62 bus to Bedford Monday through Saturday, service every 50-75 minutes.
By bicycle
Bedford and Carlisle are popular destinations for cyclists. Many enter on Concord Rd or Bedford Rd. The wildly popular Minuteman Bikeway begins in Cambridge and terminates near Bedford Center.
By plane
Given the infrequent nature of the 62 bus, driving and biking are the easiest ways to get around.
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