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Town in Massachusetts, United States
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Townsend is a town in Massachusetts with a population of 9,000 (2020).
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A historic home in the village of Townsend Harbor. The house is notable mainly for its well-preserved murals on the second floor, attributed to Rufus Porter, founder of Scientific American magazine. The murals date from around 1800 to 1835, and are among the best-preserved examples anywhere of Porter's work.
Serves American & pub food
Popular local breakfast & lunch spot.
Serves Asian dishes & Sushi
Restaurant that serves up American comfort food. Full bar. Breakfast and lunch can be cheap, dinner will be spendy.
1000 acre State park with campsites available.
Quiet hours 10PM-8AM daily.
2,597 acre state forest with 21 campsites and a group yurt
Old Schoolhouse
Store that specializes in shoes, but has a selection of clothing, camping, & hiking supplies as well. The building was Townsend's first school, built in 1871.
Antique clock store that has a large collections of American tall case clocks. Featured on Antiques Roadshow.
A car our walking are going to be the only way to get around Townsend and Ashby. There is no public transport into our out of town.
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