Arlington Attractions
Arlington is located just west of Boston. In the early 1900's a trolley line joined Arlington with Boston and the town became a city suburb. Arlington is home to the only black Freemason Cemetery in the country, the Prince Hall Mystic Cemetery.
The Chamber of Commerce is located in the Historic Jefferson Cutter House.
The Chamber of Commerce is located in the Historic Jefferson Cutter House.
Jason Russell House and Smith Museum
Located on the site of a bloody battle between British troops and American minutemen, the Jason Russell House contains period artifacts and many furnishings that belonged to the Russell family. The oldest part of the house consists of two rooms built in 1740.
The Smith Museum was completed in 1980 in memory of George A. Smith and Samuel Abbot Smith. The museum houses historical exhibits relating to Arlington.
The Smith Museum was completed in 1980 in memory of George A. Smith and Samuel Abbot Smith. The museum houses historical exhibits relating to Arlington.
Hours
April 15 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Interpretive sessions sometimes available.
Facilities
Gift shop
Minuteman Bike Trail
The Minuteman Bike Trail was originally the abandoned Boston - Maine Railroad line. It is also used as a cross-country ski trail in the winter that runs for 18 kilometers (11 miles).
