Hey there, my fellow foodies and nature enthusiasts! Mark your calendars for August 31 because it's National Eat Outside Day! Want ideas on where to go? Read on for Macaroni KID Franklin-Grafton favorite local restaurants with outdoor dining, to our favorite spots for picnics:
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Local eateries with outdoor seating
We are lucky to have a variety of restaurants and cafes that provide charming patio spaces where we can savor our favorite meals outdoors. Here are some of our families' favorite restaurants with outdoor seating:
- Galliford's Restaurant
5 Southwick St, Mendon, MA 01756 - The UxLocale
510 Hartford Ave West, Uxbridge, MA 01569 - Red Rock Bar & Grill
66 West Main St, Upton, MA 01568 - Grafton Grill & Crust
10 Bridge St, N Grafton, MA 01536
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Best Picnic Spots
Grab and Go to the Park! National Eat Outside Day is the perfect excuse to pack up a picnic and head to the nearest park for an outdoor feast!
Three of the best spots for a picnic? We love:
- Memorial Park
29 Millville Rd, Mendon, MA 01756
Covered picnic tables and a playground!
- Hopkinton State Park
164 Cedar St, Hopkinton, MA 01748
Public picnic tables, reservable group area, hiking trails and more!
- Blackstone River and Canal Heritage Park
287 Oak St, Uxbridge, MA 01569
Bring your fishing pole and a picnic basket.
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Take it to the backyard
Rather eat at home? Order takeout and take that picnic right outside on your front stoop, or back lawn! For an at-home outdoor dining feast, we typically order takeout from Goodstuff Smokehouse, Bushel 'N Peck, Depot St Tavern.
If time is tight? A simple PBJ on the porch will do the trick just fine!
No matter how you do it, celebrate National Eat Outside Day this year! If you take part, make sure to tag Macaroni KID Franklin-Grafton in social media posts so we can see how you celebrated!
Bon appétit!
