Golden Ball Tavern Museum, Weston

Name: Golden Ball Tavern Museum
Address: 662 Boston Post Rd, Weston, 02493-1511, United States
Telephone: +1 781-894-1751

#2 among attractions in Weston

Top attraction, History museum, Museum

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The Golden Ball Tavern is a historic tavern, now a museum, located in Weston, Massachusetts. Built in 1768, it is one of the town's finest examples of Late Georgian architecture. It also played a pivotal role in local activities during the American Revolution, due to its Loyalist tavern keeper. The tavern was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, and was included in Weston's Boston Post Road Historic District in 1983. ()

Built: 1768 (256 years ago)Coordinates: 42°21'57"N, 71°18'34"W

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662 Boston Post RdWestonWeston 02493-1511 United States

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+1 781-894-1751

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Day trips

Golden Ball Tavern Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rose Art Museum, Brae Burn Country Club, Weston Ski Track at Martin Golf Course, Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History.

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Museum, Art museum
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Golf
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Winter sport, Outdoor activities, Ski area
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Post office, Museum, History museum
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Observation decks and towers, Tower
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Museum, Garden, Historical place
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Universities and schools
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