Dean College is located in Franklin, Massachusetts, a historic town just under an hour outside of Boston, Massachusetts and Providence, Rhode Island.
The Community of Franklin, MA
Looking for a residential campus experience out of a movie with classic buildings, pastoral landscapes and New England feel? Looking for an environment that provides the safety and comfort of the small college town with easy access to the excitement of the big city? At Dean College, you can have it all!
Dean College is perfectly situated near downtown Franklin, MA, where it has been a part of the town’s fabric for over 155 years. Our location allows the Dean Community quick walking access to a train station, downtown shops and restaurants, with enough privacy to provide the perfect college experience.
About Franklin, MA
Named after Benjamin Franklin and owning the first public library in the United States, Franklin is a town rich in history. In addition, its convenient location with close proximity to Boston, MA, and Providence, RI, make it a great jumping off point to many local attractions.
Franklin also enjoys recognition from numerous sources. Consider:
Franklin, MA is ranked the #2 safest city in the United States for 2023.
Businessweek.com said Franklin ranked as best place to raise kids in Massachusetts due to its excellent schools, abundant recreational resources, rich cultural amenities and excellent quality of life.
Area Information
To learn more about Franklin, MA, visit one of the following links:
- Town of Franklin
- Franklin Matters
- Franklin Public Library
- Wicked Local - Franklin
- American Towns - Franklin, MA
The Franklin Public Library, America's first public library, was featured on PBS in September 2022.
Off-Campus Activities
All locations are listed in order of proximity to campus.
Shopping
The following is a listing of local shopping plazas:
- Wrentham Premium Outlets
- Patriot Place
- Emerald Square Mall
- Natick Mall
- Providence Place Mall
- Quincy Market
Sports
The following is a list of local sporting arenas:
Entertainment
The following is a list of nearby entertainment:
- Bowling - Pinz (10 Pin)
- Capron Zoo
- Southwick's Zoo
- Twin River Casino
- Six Flags New England
- Mohegan Sun Casino
- Foxwoods Casino
Outdoor
The following is a list of local outdoor fun:
- Beaver Pond
- Hopkinton State Park
- Breezy Picnic Grounds and Waterslides
- Roger Williams Zoo
- Davis Family Farm Adventures
Arts and Enrichment
The following is a list of nearby activities:
- Old Sturbridge Village
- Freedom Trail
- Boston Museums
- New England Aquarium
- Museum of Science
- Museum of Fine Arts
- Boston Theatres
Looking for more? Visit the MetroWest Tourism Bureau.
Easy Getaways
The following is a list of local getaways:
Restaurants
The below table includes a listing of restaurants in the Franklin, MA area.
| Restaurant Name & Contact Info. | Restaurant Name & Contact Info. |
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Acapulcos
371 Union St.
Franklin, MA
508-520-0696
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Alumni Restaurant
391 East Central Street
Franklin, MA
508-528-8804
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Bamboo House*
2 Main St.
Franklin, MA
508-528-9588
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The Chateau
466 King St.
Franklin, MA
774-613-9300
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Chili's
Charles River Plaza
Routes 126/1-495
Bellingham, MA
508-966-3439
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Five Guys
268-B Franklin Village Dr.
Franklin, MA
508-520-3983
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| Franklin Central Pizza*
20 W. Central St.
Franklin, MA
508-520-8899
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Franklin Pizza & Deli*
18 Cottage St.
Franklin, MA
508-520-4240
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Hang Tai Chinese Cuisine*
26-30 E. Central St.
Franklin, MA
508-520-8828
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Longhorn Steakhouse
250 Franklin Village Dr.
Franklin, MA
508-528-2670
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Mac City*
13 W. Central St.
Franklin, MA
508-346-3219
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Maguro House*
29 E. Central St.
Franklin, MA
508-520-8899
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Outback Steakhouse
275 N. Main St. Rte 126
Bellingham, MA
508-966-9333
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Santa Fe Burrito Grill*
28 W. Central St.
Franklin, MA
508-440-5336
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The Rome*
4 E. Central St.
Route 140, Franklin, MA
508-528-4740
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Three
461 West Central St.
Franklin, MA
508-528-6333
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The 99 Pub and Restaurant
847 W. Central St.
Franklin, MA
508-520-9909
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