Acton (Massachusetts)

Acton is a town in Massachusetts. Understand Get in By car Acton is five miles (8 km) from I-495 and ten miles (16 km) from I-95/Route 128. Routes 2, 2A, 27, 62, 111, and 119 run through town. 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. Besides the urban stops at Cambridge (Porter Square) and Boston (North Station Terminal), it is the only station on the line at which all trains stop. The MBTA Fitchburg Line provides service to Fitchburg, Leominster, Shirley, Ayer, Littleton, Concord, Lincoln, Weston, Waltham, Belmont, Cambridge, and Boston. Get around See The Discovery Museums, 177 Main Street, ☎ 978-264-4200. The Discovery Museums are two separate science museums located on the same site. The Children's Discovery Museum has exhibits suitable for younger children, while the Science Discovery Museum focuses on older children. The location is well guarded by Bessie, the large dinosaur statue and museum mascot, located in the front grounds of the facility.  edit Do Buy Eat Atlantic Sea Grill, 77 Great Road (Route 2A), ☎ +1 978 263 3162. Seafood, take-out available.  edit Bickford's Family Fare, 20 Nagog Park, ☎ +1 978 263 0442. Breakfast, sandwiches, good variety.  edit Ichabod's Café, 166 Great Road (Route 2A), ☎ +1 978 635 9269. Mediterranean/American cuisine.  edit Sprigs, Great Road (Route 2A), ☎ +1 978 263 3325. Higher-priced French food.  edit Drink Sleep Contact Get out Routes through Acton Fitchburg ← Littleton ←  W  E  → Concord → Boston This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!