Wayside Inn, Historic inn and restaurant in Sudbury, United States
The Wayside Inn is a historic lodging and dining establishment on a 100-acre property in Massachusetts with forests, ponds, and landscaped gardens. Nine preserved colonial buildings from the 18th century form the core of the complex, which continues to operate as both a working inn and restaurant today.
The inn began as a tavern in 1716 and took its current name after poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow published a book about it in 1863. This literary connection transformed the establishment into a widely recognized regional landmark.
The inn keeps alive the tradition of New England hospitality through its working restaurant and overnight stays, where visitors can experience how people lived in colonial times. The colonial buildings and manicured grounds create a setting that reflects the daily rhythms of the past.
The property is open during daylight hours and features a walking path system that connects the various colonial buildings and natural areas throughout the grounds. The trails are well-marked and suitable for leisurely walks to explore the different structures and landscape features.
The foundation preserves documents tracing its origins back to 1686, including an official permit that shows when David Howe was first authorized to operate a lodging place. This archival record reveals how long this location has served travelers.
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