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.

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.

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.

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.

If you need a gift for anyone between the ages of newborn and 100, The Paper Store has you covered!…read more While their website is great, browsing their shops is even better and you will find yourself picking up all sorts of things and thinking "oh, xx NEEDS this"; when you walk out armed with bags, instead of feeling guilty for spending you will be excited you found the best stuff! The location on Rte 9 (in the Sherwood Plaza) replaces the store that was across the street in the old Shopper's World Plaza, this is a huge location that is organized well and stocked full of goods (just like all of their stores). A huge selection of Hallmark cards - of course - as well as gifts for all of the sports fans in your life (Boston sports only, obviously!). They have a big selection of Vera Bradley bags/accessories, including the fabulous winter collection of Snoopy (see attached pic) items. The employees are really nice and kept the line moving quickly before Christmas as well.

Beautiful shop, excellent plants, cute furniture, artsy planters, and gardening books too! Staff…read morewas knowledgeable! Plus, so much handmade art!

Welcome to the neighborhood! I stopped by this new shop last weekend and loved their selection and…read morefriendly ambiance. A lot of fun items to peruse including entertaining displays. I came home with a very cool ceramic wall pocket and air plant. This shop is a great addition to downtown Natick. :)

Love to visit here, especially when looking for unique & special gifts…read more Great food items, humorous gifts, cool inexpensive jewelry...

Every time I go into the store I'm amazed at the selection. There is something for everyone here…read more Gifts for young and old, educational toys for the young ones and for the older kids there are experimental toys. The owner goes out of her way to find the unusual gifts, so this makes it a destination store for us. I can go to other box stores and find the run of the mill items, but for the unique gift we always go to The Grapevine.

LOVE, love, LOVE this shop. Here is where the Stationery Store Day Crawl began. Calliope has all…read morethe best original art for washi tapes, stickers and a great assortment of clever greeting cards. I love that she also carries items from Shorthand and the journals, pencils, gift bags are always stocked here. They recently moved from Natick to Hudson and because I come in anytime I am visiting back home I have the pleasure of checking out their IG first and coming with a list already done LOL Respectfully Reviewed.

Cute store! Would love a few more greeting cards and fine art supplies, but overall a great asset…read moreto our town small business shopping!

I stumbled upon this place during the week when I was getting prepared for the #stationerystoreday…read moreunfortunately they weren't on the list of shops to browse for the official day (I think they missed the deadline) but I am hoping they will be included next year. The store owner is absolutely a pleasure to have met! and you can tell that all the items purchased for the store reflect her love of entertaining. Stationery of all sorts - greeting cards, note cards, journals, letter writing sets, themed notepads, etc. My goodness, the selection of paperware alone is quite impressive. What I am saying is if you are having a party and wish to have quality paper plates, napkins, and décor this is the spot to start. They have helium tanks here and a HUGE array of any occasion party balloons. If you follow me you already know that I have a 'thing' for gift baskets... whether it is for a Housewarming, "Thank you' to a client, friend or employee. I only wish I lived closer because this store had EVERYTHING all in one location - higher-end body products, unique regional souvenirs, sturdy creative artwork gift bags, toys for children, candles that are known to have that lingering scent, gorgeous tumblers both ceramic and stainless steel. The culinary treats section is plentiful as well, and at the risk of repeating myself, I'll say it again great store for putting together gift baskets! Curbside metered parking directly in front of the store as well as on the side streets. I return home in a few weeks and I am looking forward to seeing what they have for the Fall merchandise. Respectfully Reviewed

Despite living in Natick for decades, today I went to Paper Fiesta for the first time - and what a…read morejoy! They carry The Best greeting cards, which are getting harder and harder to find, at least those of the A+ variety. I immediately selected the two cards I went in for, and I also snagged a gift for our nephew. It's a wonderful gift shop. I'm glad I gave myself a browse.

What a charming little store, tight and cramped because its tiny and full of lovely things to buy…read more The staff is VERY knowledgeable and helpful, so proud of all the beautiful things they carry. It is impossible to walk in and not buy something. I picked up some lovely paper placemats at a great price and so beautiful. Made #granniehudsoneatsout (aka grannie yelpie!) very happy indeed!

Amazing selection and the staff are so kind and helpful. I left with a present that is just…read moreperfect in every way - interesting, useful, priced appropriately, and wrapped to perfection!