Franklin’s best local businesses

The 333 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Aug 28

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333 businesses across 13 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants131 places · newest: 3 Restaurant, Aug 27
• 02Beauty44 places · newest: Bree Salon, Aug 27
• 03Shopping39 places · newest: Apricot Lane Boutique, Aug 27
• 04Entertainment8 places · newest: Fenway Park, Aug 7
• 05Nightlife31 places · newest: Boston Winery, Aug 27
• 06Bakeries & Sweets16 places · newest: Greenhills Irish Bakery, Aug 27
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage9 places · newest: Boston Building Resources - Reuse Center, Aug 7
• 08Health & Wellness6 places · newest: Thomas M. Menino YMCA, Aug 27
• 09Arts & Culture11 places · newest: Boch Center - Wang Theatre, Aug 7
• 10Home & Garden8 places · newest: Simon's Furniture, Mattresses & Appliances, Aug 27
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts10 places · newest: Beacon Hill Books & Cafe, Aug 7
• 12Sporting Goods3 places · newest: DICK'S House of Sport, Jul 21
• 13Cafes13 places · newest: cacao, Aug 7

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Businesses in categories too small for their own page — yet.

• Charles River Esplanade

  Parks & Outdoors

  Whether you’re craving an easy jog by the water, a guided tour, or live music that actually slaps, Charles River Esplanade keeps the…

  Storrow Dr (Boston) · esplanade.org ↗

• Fan Pier Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Manicured & landscaped walk on the marina with grassy seating areas, benches, tables & fire pits.

  1 Courthouse Wy (Boston) · fanpierboston.com ↗

• Eastie Walks

  Pets

  Full-time operation by a friendly team of professionals who care for pets including dog-walking, grooming and sitting services, plus…

  345 Maverick St (Boston) · eastiewalks.com ↗

• Hungry Tails

  Pets

  If kibble roulette and flimsy toys are letting you down, Hungry Tails stocks healthy foods, natural treats, quality toys, and thoughtful…

  147 Maverick St (Boston) · hungrytailseb.com ↗

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