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What Hudson is known for
Hudson is a former shoe-mill town on the Assabet River that has turned its Main Street into a regional dining and craft beer destination. Downtown promoters say it was named "America's Best Main Street." Breweries, a speakeasy cocktail bar, a micro-creamery and a busy festival calendar draw visitors from across MetroWest.
Hudson was a village of Marlborough called Feltonville until it was incorporated as a town in 1866 and named for Congressman Charles Hudson. From about 1850 until the last shoe factory burned in 1968 it was a mill town, with as many as 17 shoe factories, many powered by the Assabet River. On July 4, 1894, a fire started by boys with firecrackers destroyed 40 buildings in the town center. Hudson is mostly residential today, with many residents of Irish and Portuguese descent. Daily life centers on a walkable downtown where people meet for brunch, trivia nights, Saturday concerts at Town Hall and rail trail walks.
Where to live
The revitalized commercial core along Main Street, with restaurants, breweries, boutiques and Town Hall at 78 Main Street. Managed by the Downtown Hudson Business Improvement District. (source)
South Street sits in the heart of Hudson's Historic District and hosts the annual Hudson Community Fest street fair and the Celebrate Hudson after party. (source)
An unincorporated village that straddles the Hudson and Stow line, near the mill dam at the end of the Main Street Landing paddling stretch of the Assabet River. (source)
A lake on the Stow border that was a popular vacation spot before cars were common and is now a mainly residential neighborhood. (source)
Land along Fort Meadow Reservoir on the Marlborough border, home to the town-run Centennial Beach. (source)
The junction of Routes 62 and 85, where the two state roads share a short stretch before crossing the Assabet River. (source)
Local favorites
Wood-fired flatbread pizza leads the menu, plus burgers, poutine, tacos and mac and cheese. Weekend brunch runs 10am to 2pm. (source)
Hidden behind a vintage cobbler shop window, with a 40-foot soapstone bar, classic cocktails and "Spirits and Cream" whipped ice cream cocktails. Guests must be 21+. (source)
A Hudson fixture since 1980 with over 80 beers on tap, burgers and seasonal specials. (source)
Bagels and baked goods made daily. Regulars order the bacon, egg and cheese or the Main Street Pastrami bagel. Opened in 2017 in a renovated former Salvation Army building. (source)
Scoop shop making its own ice cream bases and mix-ins, with a rotating Remix Series of flavors and custom ice cream cakes. (source)
$6 burgers on Mondays, $3 tacos with trivia on Tuesdays and Guinness on draft. (source)
Custom cakes, cupcakes, cookies, brownies and gluten-free and vegan desserts, plus gift boxes. (source)
Bills itself as home of the legendary steak and cheese. A 2026 Hudson Restaurant Week participant. (source)
After hours
Brewery taproom with a pub-style bar, live music and Taco Gato street food. The outdoor beer garden next door adds lawn games and weekend music in warm months. 111 Main Street. (source)
Brewery and taproom at 312 Main Street, open Tuesday through Sunday. (source)
Downtown pub with Tuesday trivia at 7pm and Thursday karaoke with DJ Skipp from 9pm to midnight. (source)
Historic downtown armory run by the Hudson Cultural Alliance as a community arts center. It has hosted Shakespeare at the Armory productions. (source)
Weekly market at Hudson Town Hall on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 6:30pm, June through September, with produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods and live music. (source)
Shopping
Pre-owned guitars and amps plus thousands of vinyl records. Customers can plug in a guitar or spin an LP in the shop. Offers lessons and service. 19A Main Street. (source)
Modern baby and kids outfitter with clothing, toys and nursery goods at 81 Main Street. (source)
Gift shop at 91 Main Street with handmade and artisan goods, stationery, books and its own hand-dyed and hand-spun yarn. (source)
Custom framing shop and fine art gallery on the downtown rotary at 18 Main Street, in business for over 32 years. (source)
Outdoors
Multi-use rail trail running from Wilkins Street in Hudson to Highland and Lincoln Streets in Marlborough. Hudson parking is at Wilkins Street and 157 Washington Street. (source)
Town-owned swimming beach on Fort Meadow Reservoir, open to residents and non-residents with a daily or season pass, typically June to August. (source)
Town conservation land with a marked loop trail. The town posts a trail map and history. (source)
Park at 65 Park Street that hosts the Recreation Department's summer concert series. (source)
Downtown park with a splash pad at 23 Houghton Street and a summer concert series aimed at young kids. (source)
A 2,230-acre refuge in parts of Hudson, Maynard, Stow and Sudbury with about 15 miles of trails, about half open to bikes. (source)
Nearest state park. A 958-acre DCR park with 7 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing and horseback riding. The Bay Circuit Trail crosses it. (source)
Things to do
Historic downtown landmark being turned into a regional arts and cultural center with music, performing arts and classes. (source)
National park where the opening battle of the Revolution on April 19, 1775 took place, with the North Bridge and The Wayside, home of authors. (source)
Trustees property on Prospect Hill, founded in 1843, with farmland, historic buildings and art galleries on over 200 acres. 102 Prospect Hill Road. (source)
Winery, distillery and brewery with tastings, pick-your-own orchard and J's Restaurant. 100 Wattaquadock Hill Road. (source)
Pick-your-own apples, Asian pears and pumpkins, plus cider donuts, hay rides and playgrounds. 106 West Acton Road. (source)
On the calendar
Free downtown festival with 50+ local artists and vendors, live music stages and hands-on art activities. (source)
Old-fashioned street fair on South Street run by the Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce, with over 100 vendors and free entertainment. (source)
Hudson Rotary Club beer festival at the Hudson Elks pavilion with 44+ breweries, food trucks and live music. (source)
Free town-wide festival on Main Street with music, rides and vendors, followed by an after party on South Street. (source)
Hudson Business Association holiday event along all of Main Street, 3 to 7pm. (source)
Schools
C. A. Farley Elementary School, Forest Avenue Elementary School, Joseph L. Mulready Elementary School
David J. Quinn Middle School
Hudson High School
Listed for reference, not ranked. Confirm school zoning for any address with the district. (source)
Broker notes
I-495 (exits 65 and 67), I-290 via the Route 85 Connector, Route 62 and Route 85
Worcester Regional Airport (ORH), about 18 miles straight-line southwest; Boston Logan International (BOS), about 28 miles straight-line east
Ryan C. Winslow, broker/owner of Winslow Homes. REALTOR® since 2009, 3,000+ homes sold, broker in FL, MA, CT and RI, U.S. Army Retired.
Researched and verified 2026-09-28. Businesses change; call ahead.