Wayland, MA
Music connected to Wayland
About Wayland
- • Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry called Wayland home for many years.
- • The Longfellow's Wayside Inn, a historic landmark, is located here.
- • The Boston Post Road, a major colonial route, ran through present-day Wayland.
- • A significant portion of the Sudbury River runs through the town.
- • The Great Sudbury Fire of 1872 dramatically impacted Wayland's landscape.
- • Named in 1835, it honors Dr. Francis Wayland, Brown University's president.
- • Its population is approximately 13,900, reflecting a suburban residential community.
- • The elevation averages 200 feet, contributing to its rolling landscape.
- • Many residents commute to Boston, working in professional and technical fields.
- • Wayland provides a peaceful, affluent, and community-oriented atmosphere.
- • The Boston Celtics, nearby, won their 17th NBA title in 2008.
- • The Boston Marathon, a world-renowned race, passes nearby every year.
