If you’re searching for a location that offers both a rich history and vibrant culture, along with contemporary amenities and attractions, then this city in New England is the ideal choice for you!
With an active nightlife scene, restaurants, museums, nature trails, outdoor activities, and of course – places to stay – there’s something for everyone in Newton.
Below you’ll find a list of more ideas about what to do here during your stay. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, you’ll want to check out these fantastic options
The 74 Most Popular Things To Do In Newton, Massachusetts
74. Kendrick Pond
5.0 (1 review)
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73. Lost Pond
5.0 (2 reviews)
72. Sawin Museum
4.5 (2 reviews)
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Location: 80 Dedham Street Dover MA
Tel: 508 785 1832
71. Upper Charles River Reservation
4.7 (3 reviews)
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Location: 96 Forest Grove Road Waltham MA
70. Pony Truss Bridge
3.7 (3 reviews)
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Location: Auburndale MA
69. Watertown Recreation Department
3.7 (3 reviews)
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Location: 149 Main Street Watertown MA
Tel: 617 972 6494
68. Clay Pit Pond
5.0 (4 reviews)
67. Noanet Peak
5.0 (4 reviews)
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66. Cambridge Reservoir
4.2 (5 reviews)
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65. Emerald Necklace
4.3 (6 reviews)
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64. Union Church In Waban
5.0 (6 reviews)
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Location: 14 Collins Road Waban MA
Tel: 617 527 6221
63. Morses Pond
4.9 (9 reviews)
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62. Bullough’s Pond
4.1 (10 reviews)
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61. Mary Baker Eddy Historic House
3.6 (11 reviews)
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Location: 400 Beacon Street Chestnut Hill MA
Tel: 617 278 9000
60. Noanet Woods lookout
4.6 (11 reviews)
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Location: Dover MA
59. Leo J. Martin Ski Track
3.9 (14 reviews)
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Location: Leo J Martin Golf Shop 190 Park Road Weston MA
Tel: 781 894 4903
58. Newton Cemetery & Arboretum
4.2 (21 reviews)
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Location: 791 Walnut Street Newton Centre MA
Tel: 617 332 0047
57. Greenways Conservation Land
4.8 (22 reviews)
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Location: 22 Green Way Wayland MA
56. Lost Pond Conservation Area
4.4 (23 reviews)
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Location: Chestnut Hill MA
55. Lone Tree Hill
4.7 (25 reviews)
Location: 800 Concord Ave Belmont MA
Tel: 617 993 2600
54. Armenian Museum of America
4.8 (26 reviews)
Location: 65 Main Street Watertown MA
Tel: 617 926 2562- -4
53. Plumbing Museum
4.5 (26 reviews)
Location: 80 Rosedale Road Watertown MA
Tel: 617 926 2111
52. Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds
4.3 (27 reviews)
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Location: 286 Waverley Ave Newton MA
Tel: 617 641 9142
51. First Baptist Church in Newton
4.3 (27 reviews)
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Location: 848 Beacon Street Newton MA
Tel: 617 244 2997
50. Johnny Kelley Statue
4.5 (29 reviews)
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Location: Newton MA
49. Brookline Recreation Department
4.6 (32 reviews)
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Location: 133 Eliot Street Chestnut Hill MA
Tel: 617 730 2069
48. Longyear Museum
4.8 (33 reviews)
Location: 1125 Boylston Street Chestnut Hill MA
Tel: 617 278 9000
47. Perry Park
4.3 (34 reviews)
Location: Beaufort Ave & Arden Street Needham MA
Tel: 781 455 7550
46. Norumbega Tower
4.3 (41 reviews)
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Location: Norumbega Road Weston MA
Tel: 617 626 1250
45. Kennard Park
4.4 (43 reviews)
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Location: 246 Dudley Road Newton MA
Tel: 617 796 1500
44. Massachusetts Horticultural Society – Garden at Elm Bank
4.3 (48 reviews)
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Location: 900 Washington Street Wellesley MA
Tel: 617 933 4900
43. Hamlen Woods
4.8 (57 reviews)
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Location: Wayland MA
42. Edmands Park
4.5 (61 reviews)
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Location: Blake Street Newton MA
41. Caryl Park
4.5 (73 reviews)
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Location: 107 Dedham Street Dover MA
40. Webster Conservation Area
4.6 (77 reviews)
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Location: 416 Hammond Pond Pkwy Newton MA
Tel: 617 796 1000
39. Farlow Park
4.6 (80 reviews)
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Location: 129 Church Street Newton MA
Tel: 617 501 3388
38. Leo J. Martin Memorial Golf Course
2.9 (84 reviews)
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Location: 190 Park Road Weston MA
Tel: 781 894 4903
37. The Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts
4.8 (87 reviews)
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Location: 321 Arsenal Street Watertown MA
Tel: 617 923 0100
36. Ponyhenge
4.7 (89 reviews)
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Location: 47 Old Sudbury Road Lincoln MA
35. Saltonstall Park
4.4 (111 reviews)
Location: Thaxter Street Watertown MA
Tel: 617 972 6494
34. Warren Park
4.7 (118 reviews)
Location: 94 Washington Street Wellesley MA
Tel: 781 235 2370
33. Beaver Brook North Reservation
4.4 (126 reviews)
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Location: Waltham MA
Tel: 617 727 5380
32. Echo Bridge
4.8 (127 reviews)
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Location: Newton MA
31. Fisher Hill Reservoir Park
4.7 (135 reviews)
Location: 78 144 Fisher Ave Brookline MA
Tel: 617 730 2088
30. Watertown Dam
4.6 (146 reviews)
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Location: Charles Riv Greenway Watertown MA
29. Weston Ski Track
4.5 (156 reviews)
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Location: 190 Park Road Weston MA
Tel: 617 965 5110
28. Nahanton Park
4.6 (157 reviews)
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Location: 455 Nahanton Street Newton MA
Tel: 617 332 2686
27. The Cove
4.7 (188 reviews)
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Location: 104 W Pine Street Auburndale MA
Tel: 617 796 1000
26. Newton Commonwealth Golf Course
4.0 (201 reviews)
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Location: 212 Kenrick Street Newton MA
Tel: 617 630 1971
25. Rock Meadow Conservation Area
4.8 (215 reviews)
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Location: 248 Mill Street Belmont MA
24. Arsenal Community Park and Skate Park
4.3 (231 reviews)
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Location: 485 Arsenal Street Watertown MA
Tel: 617 972 6494
23. Mount Auburn Cemetery
4.8 (239 reviews)
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Location: 580 Mt Auburn Street Cambridge MA
Tel: 617 547 7105
22. Skyline Park
4.6 (239 reviews)
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Location: 815 Newton Street Chestnut Hill MA
Tel: 617 879 5650
21. Gore Place
4.6 (244 reviews)
Location: 52 Gore Street Waltham MA
Tel: 781 894 2798
20. Newton Centre Playground
4.6 (254 reviews)
Location: 81 Tyler Terrace Newton MA
Tel: 617 796 1500
19. Cold Spring Park
4.7 (279 reviews)
Location: 1094 Beacon Street Newton MA
Tel: 617 796 1500
18. Auburndale Park
4.6 (294 reviews)
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Location: 104 W Pine Street Auburndale MA
Tel: 617 796 1500
17. Mass Audubon’s Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
4.7 (301 reviews)
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Location: 10 Juniper Road Belmont MA
Tel: 617 489 5050
16. Boston Massachusetts Temple
4.9 (333 reviews)
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Location: 100 Hinckley Way Belmont MA
Tel: 617 993 9993
15. Joey’s Park
4.8 (345 reviews)
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Location: 177 Cross Street Belmont MA
Tel: 617 993 5700
14. Noanet Woodlands
4.7 (350 reviews)
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Location: Powisset Street Dover MA
Tel: 508 785 0339
13. Elm Bank
4.7 (423 reviews)
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Location: 900 Washington Street Wellesley MA
Tel: 508 653 9641
12. Beaver Brook – Spray Deck & Playground
4.7 (525 reviews)
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Location: 621 Trapelo Road Belmont MA
Tel: 617 727 5380
11. Beaver Brook Reservation
4.6 (555 reviews)
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Location: 66 Mill Street Belmont MA
Tel: 617 727 5380
10. Cutler Park Reservation
4.6 (740 reviews)
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Location: 84 Kendrick Street Needham MA
Tel: 617 698 1802
9. Deluxe Town Diner
4.6 (1,309 reviews)
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Location: 627 Mt Auburn Street Watertown MA
Tel: 617 926 8400
Our Top picks
8. Upper Falls Greenway
4.8 (8 reviews)
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Location: Upper Falls Greenway Newton MA
7. Hemlock Gorge
5.0 (9 reviews)
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6. Norumbega Park
4.5 (39 reviews)
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Location: 2285 Commonwealth Ave Auburndale MA
Tel: 617 796 1500
5. Jackson Homestead and Museum
4.5 (40 reviews)
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Location: 527 Washington Street Newton MA
Tel: 617 796 1450
4. Crystal Lake
4.4 (53 reviews)
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3. Rose Art Museum
4.6 (100 reviews)
Location: 415 South Street Waltham MA
Tel: 781 736 2028
2. Hammond Pond Reservation
4.7 (138 reviews)
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Location: Chestnut Hill MA
Tel: 617 333 7404
1. Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation
4.5 (236 reviews)
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Location: 154 Moody Street Waltham MA
Tel: 781 893 5410
Final Words:
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