AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! 5 STARS! It's Time to jump into The TimeMobile & scour the Earth & take you…read moreto places from a different time that you won't believe still exist. We have set the dial to the 1700's in the town of Marlborough MA. The Wayside Country Store combines 2 PLACES IN ONE. THERE'S AN OLD FASHIONED COUNTRY GENERAL STORE THAT DATES BACK TO THE 1700s THAT HENRY FORD ONCE OWNED & AN UNBELIEVABLE CANDY STORE! OMG! YOU'LL THINK YOU DIED & WENT TO CANDY HEAVEN IN HERE! A REAL LIFE WILLY WONKA CHOCOLATE CANDY PLACE & GENERAL STORE TOO! Wayside Country Store is one of America's Secret Hidden Gems that most people have never heard of before or visited. There are Secrets within these walls which I will let you in on. The shop is located just an hour outside of Boston & The Parking here is FREE! 1) THE CANDY STORE If you Love Candy then Wayside Country Store in Marlborough MA. has to be on your Bucket List! They stock Every conceivable kind of Candy in here. They have not 1 but 3 of the Top Chocolatiers from the US, Penny Candy, Retro Candy, a Huge M&M Dispenser & a Huge Jelly Belly Dispenser plus regional Candy & Oodles & Oodles of Loose Candy in glass containers too. It's all under one roof. AAAAAAMAZING! They carry 3 of some of the Best Chocolatiers in the Country. They have Winfrey Fudge & Candy from Rowley MA, Dante's Confections in Billerica MA, & Ashers Chocolates from Soudertown Pennsylvania all under one Roof. If you are not familiar with these 3 chocolaters; they are similar in quality to let's say See's Candy in California but they are different. They carry Candy that you didn't know they still make anymore from Skybar, to Charms, to Bononmo's Turkish Taffy, Necco Wafers, Razzles, Mary Janes & dozens more. They also carry Maple Leaf Candies made out of real Maple Syrup, Salt Water Taffy, Chocolate Covered Pretzels & Pez too. They stock these Retro Boxes from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s & all the Candy that's inside are a medley of some of the most popular candies from that decade all in 1 box. This is a great gift for someone who was born in those decades or is a fan of that era. They also have a Cool Retro Metallic Cash Register. It looks like it's Vintage but it's Digital made by National Cash Register for their 100th Anniversary. Talk about Eye Candy! 2)THE COUNTRY GENERAL STORE. Long Aisles of unique, quirky, Retro reproduced, handmade, local, & modern products & vintage memorabilia & pieces all intermingled in this treasure trove of goods & food products & Retro Sodas in glass bottles. They have so many Cool items in here. Be sure to check out the Black Pot Belly Stove that they still use for heat. You have to scour every single square inch of this place or you might miss out on something good. Take a look out the window & see the water that's behind the building. Better yet go down & see the wildlife & the picturesque Hager Pond that sits right behind the store. 3)The Building The structure was built in 1790 in Sudbury Center. Imagine this place was built just a few years after our country first began in 1776. It was formerly a General Store, School & Post Office. It was purchased & moved to this location by Henry Ford. Yes that Henry Ford of the Ford Motor Company. The foundation of the building was made from huge boulders dug up from the grounds, & the basement is supported by pillars made out of huge tree trunks. There is a secret located in the cellar. The stairs are hand carved from logs & the steps are joined together with wooden pegs. Mr. Ford had a way to detect burglars that predated burger alarms. What Henry did was to loosen the pegs in every third stair so they creaked. When someone stepped on them that would signal that a burglar was climbing the stairs. The Exterior Sign Reads" The Historic Site of Hagar's Mill Dam in 1929. This making it the Best Country Store by a Dam Site". Have Fun Shopping & Dessert Eating in Candy Heaven in here! LOL! There are lots of Cool things to do in the area including the next town over in Sudbury for a whole day of inexpensive fun! Other Fun things to do include The Sudbury Grist Mill pack a Cooler & have a Great picnic at this beautiful location with a Waterfall & exercise along the paths, Historic Longfellow Wayside Inn & Restaurant in Sudbury, The Chapel, The Skybar Store & Chocolate Manufacturing Plant, Debbie's Drive Thru Coffee Etc ( formerly a Fotomat Booth) & then check out some of the local restaurants too. Check out my individual review of each. You can spend the entire day here in Sudbury/ Marlborough with lots of Free & Inexpensive Things to do. Woah! Have an Incredible Day of Fun! It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really Rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

Cute old fashioned country store with gifts and an old school candy shop. It's flanked by crazy…read morestone (sushi restaurant) and deg's cakes and fun to browse.

Nesting is the shop that takes your breath away the minute you cross the threshold and you know you…read moremust see every single thing before you leave. And once you've seen every single thing, you go back through again to make sure. It is the loveliest store I've ever been in and is chock full of jewelry, stationery, home decor, gifts of every sort, and the sweetest owner you'll have the privilege to meet!

Nesting has never failed to deliver top notch customer service and amazing product selection,…read morepriced at a great value, in all my years of coming here. From books to jewelry, to vintage fashion pieces and children's toys, this store has it all! This small business is really unique, and it really speaks to what makes unique, independent businesses so special and important, because of the product diversity and quality. Middlesex Ma residents could not possibly ask for a better gift shop! Everyone should visit here once in their lives, I really believe that. It's a treasure chest of affordable, impressive and high quality gems. You truly never know what you might find here, but trust me, you will never want to leave empty handed.

It's such a pleasure to walk into Patina Green, and I enjoyed the scented candles so much I enjoy…read morethem at home and work now! I like to go in there when I want something special and unusual for someone and I often end up finding something for whom I wasn't even thinking!

So many items I didn't know where to look-Unusual items yet quite overpriced-Whimsical want items…read moreas opposed to anything you would actually need We entered the store as the door was open and there were only a few patrons The other patrons ignored the footsteps direction so we failed to realise there was a pattern in which to walk into the tiny store We for entered with masks and gloves on and the owner barked that we went in the wrong direction-A few other patrons moved in the same direction as we but she failed to speak to them about it We questioned the price of items- some pillows-without a pricetag to which the clerk responded" just look at the price tag!" We stated there was no pricetag and nonverbally she expressed her dissatisfaction with us as patrons We had never been in the store before and although it's a lovely town with a lovely centre we will never go back to this establishment again. You don't have a second chance to make a first impression.

Great small bookstore. Great, very responsive management…read more Slightly challenging to find located around the corner in the lower floor of an upstairs restaurant.

I love that tiny store located under the Bagel Table in Maynard. It's a store with unique gifts and…read morea dedicated, caring owner.

I bought this owala for myself in great condition and I enjoyed the variety of options. The prices…read morewere a little high due to when I looked at the owala website and saw it for 30$ and ended up paying 40$ at the paper store. I was also at the paper store to buy a dear friend of mine a birthday gift. I ended up not finding anything she would like but a member of the staff helped try to find something for her and were very respectful.

I have been a loyal customer of 'The Paper Store' for a while now. I have always had great…read moreexperiences with their customer service and have never been disappointed with the business. However, today at a particular location, I had an unpleasant experience. Out of all the 'Paper Store' locations I have visited, I have never been profiled as someone who might steal. I had only come to this store to look at Pura Vida and JellyCats. Despite this, one of the associates told me that I had to leave my Pura Vida jewelry at the front counter. As I walked over to the JellyCats section, another associate approached me as if I was going to steal the jewelry. This made me feel disrespected and uncomfortable. When I entered the store and went to the jewelry section, I felt like all eyes were on me as if I was going to do something illegal. So, if you plan to look at jewelry in this location, be prepared for them to assume you're going to steal it. Just to clarify, I have been to multiple "Paper Store" locations and I've NEVER been asked to place my items at the front counter while I continued to browse. I won't be coming back to this location.

Hailing from Hudson Massachusetts (and not to brag, but one of the best small cities/towns in the…read moreUnited States, 2022... Just saying) BTB is a farmhouse, decor local home store. A little bit of everything you need to decorate, serve, decor for your bathroom or your bar. Candles, napkins, kitchen towels, and hand towels, lagniappe. I love my town of Hudson, and my town of Centerville on the Cape. So imagine my joy when I found out that BTB is also at the Mashpee Commons! I had to get me some of that! Just a lovely place to browse and shop, with incredibly helpful and lovely staff!

Fab, fun, friendly find in the heart of historic Hudson. Charming little downtown recently named…read moreAmerica's best old Main Street, as we learned from the pride displayed in the variety of a handful of boutique and specialty shops and eateries. Beyond The Barn Boston is a terrific example of the creative and unique decor stores perched in this brick-lined roundabout. Cottage core enthusiasts will love the rustic accents, local artist offerings, and unique accents for kitchen, bath, porch, and everywhere in-between. Personable, enthusiastic staff. There is something great in every direction, and even more downstairs. Truly a fantastic find. This shop has only been here a couple years, and you should call to confirm hours so you don't miss this very enjoyable shabby chic selection.

Great little gift shop featuring local artists. I purchased a cheese board with unit conversions…read moreand my friends liked it so I went to get one as a gift but they were sold out. That artist wasn't making more items but the owner contacted someone she thought would be able a willing. I upped it to 2 for Christmas gifts and they were only $40 each. I am very happy with how they look and the materials. This place could be a great option if you have an idea and want to connect with someone who can execute it. Overall, there is something for everyone and the prices are reasonable.

The best gifts and crafts made by locals. Prices are very reasonable and the time that goes into a…read morelot of these artists work is absolutely amazing. They've got anything from homemade candles, specialty mugs, bowl coozies, handmade signs pre made or made to order, absolutely stunning art work to kids crafts and even events to let your inner creative side come out! This place is clean, the owners are nothing short of amazing and the store is something everyone should check out.

Beautiful, handmade art. No pressure while browsing :) so much to see! Many local artists have…read moretheir pieces featured here

I had a strange experience. I found a small painting that I liked and wanted two more similar but…read morenot the same. I asked the woman behind the counter if I could reach out to the artist. She didn't like that idea. I asked if I could leave my contact information and she said "but I have no where to put it." So weird.

Wonderful experience and establishment. I've gone here MANY times. It's the best most flavorful tea…read moreI've found. The inside is thoughtfully and joyfully decorated. Brad and Sara are super nice and run a well oiled machine. The treats vary from month to month and there's always something you'll delight in.

Amazing place! I've been for tea a few times with friends and always have a fabulous time. Food and…read moretea are excellent and service is even better. I also stop by their gift shop sometimes to get unique gifts for tea loving friends.

Imagine my surprise, logging into this Hell Site for the first time in years, only to find nasty…read moreDMs in my inbox from the owner. All I said was that the staff was cold and unfriendly to us and made us feel unwelcome in her store. Well, Renee, thanks for proving my point! Really wondering how we could have come across as "rude and obnoxious" when we spent all of 10 minutes in the store, were almost totally ignored by the staff, and these messages were sent months after my review. This woman couldn't pick me out of a lineup. As a full time antiques dealer, I'm totally horrified to have another business owner attack me, a perfect stranger, in this immature way. If any customer of mine has any problem whatsoever, I always apologize and try to make the situation right. I would rather eat a dog turd than treat someone this way.

The owner is so friendly and kind. She is reasonable with her prices. She will work with you. And…read moreyou become part of their family. I have been going to her for 15 years And recommend this place highly.