Discover the stories, secrets, and scenery of MetroWest Boston like never before with our brand-new SmartGuide app—your digital companion for immersive, self-guided walking and driving tours throughout the region.
Whether you’re a lifelong local or first-time visitor, SmartGuide lets you explore at your own pace. No scheduled groups. No guidebooks to juggle. Just turn on your phone, pick a tour, and go! With rich audio storytelling, historical photos, and insider tips, it’s the perfect way to dive deeper into the places and people that make MetroWest unique.
Play Ball!
Step up to the plate with this regional baseball tour. See Babe Ruth’s former farm, graves of early pros, the site of the first baseball manufacturer, and learn about Dottie Green— a trailblazer in women’s baseball.
It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint
Discover the spirit of the Boston Marathon, from historic landmarks and scenic spots to local legends and race-day energy all along its iconic first miles.
Indigenous History: Stories of the Land
Trace the roots of MetroWest’s original inhabitants—from Natick’s Praying Indian Burial Ground to Nipmuc stone tools in Sudbury—honoring thousands of years of Native history and resilience.
Black Heritage Trail
Explore centuries of courage, creativity, and change through the stories of Black and Afro-Indigenous leaders who shaped MetroWest, from Revolutionary War heroes to famous abolitionists to groundbreaking sculptures of the African-American experience.
Coming Fall 2025!
Haunted MetroWest
Looking for chills? This ghostly tour takes you from haunted taverns to the Devil’s Den and pirate legends. Hear eerie tales of colonial caves, lightning strikes, and local hauntings that linger to this day.
Revolutionary Paths
Follow our Revolutionary journey as we unfold 250 stories that ignited change in commemoration of America’s 250th birthday. Starting Oct. 27, 2025 and running until July 4, 2026, we will post a story each day on our social media channels celebrating the contributions of revolutionary women, Black and Indigenous soldiers, historic figures, lively ghosts, and more. Then download our new SmartGuide mobile tour app to follow some of these paths yourself!
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