Welcome to Arlington Historic Center

Arlington Center is a neighborhood in the town of Arlington, MA, a suburb of Boston located just six miles northwest of the city. The Town of Arlington was originally settled by European colonists in 1635 as a village of Cambridge, under the name Menotomy. Massachusetts Ave runs straight through Arlington, which was founded over 350 years ago and is the site of one of some of the Revolutionary War's most intense fighting. Arlington is probably most well known, in part, by Paul Revere's famous midnight ride but also because it's the rightful birthplace of Uncle Sam. Samuel Wilson was almost nine years old when the Battle of Menotomy took place. He started a meat-packing business in Troy, N.Y., where he became known as Uncle Sam. People say that the U.S. stamped on boxes of meat for the U.S. Army during the War of 1812 stood for Uncle Sam. Arlington has preserved many of its historical and colonial buildings. Today, Arlington is well kept, family-friendly, middle-class town with a thriving small business community.

2008 Dining & Entertainment All Star Winners...

Lilly’s Gourmet Pasta Express
Dining & Entertainment Overall Winner

• The Fireplace Restaurant
  Most Romantic Restaurant
• Something Savory
  Best Catering Service
• Sevan Bakery
  Best Bakery
• Bobby C’s Ristorante
  Best Dinner
• J.J. Foley’s
  Best Bar

• Mystery Cafe Dinner Theatre
  Best Entertainment
• The Red Fez
  Best Cocktails
• The Samuel Adams Brewery Tour
  Best Weekend Activity
• The Winery
  Best Wine Selection
• Strip T’s
  Best Sandwiches

Schoolhouse Pizza
Best Pizza

2008 Retail Shopping All Star Leaders...

Real Time Results:

1. Habit (70 votes)
2. Ku De Ta  (48 votes)
3. Twilight (17 votes)
4. Dream On Futon (16 votes)
5. in-jean-ius (14 votes)
6. French Dressing (13 votes)
7. Clothes Call (12 votes)
8. Stained Glass Works (11 votes)
9. Beacon Hill Instant Shoe Repair (11 votes)
10. Diseno Boston (10 votes)