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2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Hopkinton, Massachusetts

Updated May 31, 2024

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Hopkinton, Massachusetts

'Spirit of the Marathon'

A monument to the winner of the 1946 Boston Marathon, Greek runner Stylianos Kyriakides.

Boston Marathon Starting Line & Sculpture

Hopkinton, Massachusetts

Boston Marathon Starting Line

This pavement line and accompanying statue commemorates the starting point for the world's oldest annual marathon.

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Ashland, Massachusetts

Spencer the Marathon Dog Statue

This sculpture is dedicated to a local therapy dog who later became the official mascot of the 126th Boston Marathon.

2 miles from Hopkinton

Ashland, Massachusetts

Marathon Park

A small park dedicated to the original starting point of the world’s oldest annual marathon

3 miles from Hopkinton

Ashland, Massachusetts

Stone's Public House

A historic pub with traditional Irish cuisine, fine drinks, and a paranormal past.

3 miles from Hopkinton

Ashland, Massachusetts

Ashland Witch Caves

Small caves once used as a hiding place for some of those accused during the Salem Witch Trials.

3 miles from Hopkinton

The Devil’s Den

Ashland, Massachusetts

The Devil's Den

This cave was once thought to be a hiding place for the devil.

4 miles from Hopkinton

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