Holliston is a welcoming community where everyone can LIVE, WORK, PLAY, LEARN and CREATE. Holliston distinguishes itself with a high level of volunteerism and community involvement, making it one of the most desirable towns to live and work in Metrowest.
The Town embarked on developing a 5-year Strategic Plan in 2024 and collectively, through thousands of comments, residents agreed on Holliston’s vision.
Throughout the year, Holliston offers many ways to gather, celebrate, learn and enjoy with welcoming events, recreational activities, shopping experiences and daytrips for residents, visitors and families.
Points of interest:
Holliston’s Rail Trail is a part of the Upper Charles River Trail and the East Coast Greenway. Visitors have various places along the trail to park and ride, or stop, eat and shop. Everything from ice cream and pizza to coffee and a general store – just steps from the Rail Trail. Holliston’s Rail Trail connects to industrial parks and businesses for employees and residents to enjoy. It has become a true bike and pedestrian destination, not only for recreation but even for commuting.
Blair Square on the Rail Trail is Holliston’s gathering spot. You can’t miss Blair Square on the trail, which is also host to concerts, picnics, the annual holiday stroll and New Year’s Eve First Night events.
Our popular Farmer’s Market is at our famous Old Mill Building every Tuesday afternoon spring through the fall, and is just a short walk from the Rail Trail. The Old Mill Building also features artists’ lofts (open most Saturdays), and Holliston’s Commercial Kitchen, WSK (Wisk). Classes are offered to the public in various art forms and the culinary arts.
Holliston boasts a beach and recreation site at Stoddard Park and Lake Winthrop. Click here for more about Stoddard Park and Pleasure Point Beach. Summer brings ice cream and Holliston’s Summer Concert Series every Tuesday evening to Stoddard Park. The Pinecrest Golf Club is a municipal golf course that has also made Holliston a popular place to visit. It has an 18-hole course, a driving range, putting green and a restaurant. It’s a perfect spot for weddings and events.
Spend the day relaxing or visit all the quaint shops along Route 16 and Central Street with plenty of parking for EV’s too. Visit our map HERE for more information.
