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Lake Quannapowitt

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Common District

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Breakheart Reservation

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Col. James Hartshorne House

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Wakefield Farmers’ Market

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MarketStreet Lynnfield

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Wakefield History Museum

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Billy’s Famous Roast Beef

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North Ave. Diner

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BeanStalk Adventure Ropes Course

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