Guidebook for Waltham
Everything Else
Just 10 minutes down the road, you can rent kayaks, canoes or paddleboards for a great day on the Charles River. http://boatinginboston.com/newton#.U8wkr7HyREM
2401 Commonwealth Ave
Just 10 minutes down the road, you can rent kayaks, canoes or paddleboards for a great day on the Charles River. http://boatinginboston.com/newton#.U8wkr7HyREM
A nationally and internationally known business-focused university, right here in Waltham. http://www.bentley.edu/
14 locals recommend
Bentley University
175 Forest StA nationally and internationally known business-focused university, right here in Waltham. http://www.bentley.edu/
Food Scene
Absolutely fabulous local ice cream. Right on Moody Street, Waltham's restaurant row. So go out for dinner, then have dessert here! http://www.lizzysicecream.com/
367 Moody St
367 Moody StreetAbsolutely fabulous local ice cream. Right on Moody Street, Waltham's restaurant row. So go out for dinner, then have dessert here! http://www.lizzysicecream.com/
The perfect local, independent coffee shop, right across from the Waltham Common. https://www.facebook.com/CafeOnTheCommon
11 locals recommend
Cafe On The Common
677 Main StThe perfect local, independent coffee shop, right across from the Waltham Common. https://www.facebook.com/CafeOnTheCommon
Mexican food right on the river, with outside seating.
30 locals recommend
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
211 Moody StMexican food right on the river, with outside seating.
We love the Tapas at Solea--a delicious and fun place to eat.
17 locals recommend
Solea Restaurant and Tapas Bar
388 Moody StWe love the Tapas at Solea--a delicious and fun place to eat.
Arts & Culture
For the summer concerts on the Waltham Common and other Waltham arts events and information. http://www.walthamarts.org/
Waltham Arts Council
119 School StreetFor the summer concerts on the Waltham Common and other Waltham arts events and information. http://www.walthamarts.org/
On the Brandeis Campus--and just a one minute walk from our front door, is this renowned art museum on the Brandeis campus. http://www.brandeis.edu/rose/
6 locals recommend
The Rose Art Museum
415 South StOn the Brandeis Campus--and just a one minute walk from our front door, is this renowned art museum on the Brandeis campus. http://www.brandeis.edu/rose/
Great local movie theater. http://www.landmarktheatres.com/Market/Boston/EmbassyCinema.htm
12 locals recommend
Embassy Cinema
16 Pine StGreat local movie theater. http://www.landmarktheatres.com/Market/Boston/EmbassyCinema.htm
Sightseeing
Federal period historic house & estate of MA Governor Christopher Gore. Small farm with sheep, goats and poultry. Elegantly furnished mansion. Tours + site of concerts, events.
11 locals recommend
Gore Place
52 Gore StFederal period historic house & estate of MA Governor Christopher Gore. Small farm with sheep, goats and poultry. Elegantly furnished mansion. Tours + site of concerts, events.
On the Charles River in the 1814 Boston Manufacturing Co textile mill, America’s first factory. Hands-on exhibits feature American innovation and invention, 1812- present. http://crmi.org/
14 locals recommend
Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation
154 Moody StOn the Charles River in the 1814 Boston Manufacturing Co textile mill, America’s first factory. Hands-on exhibits feature American innovation and invention, 1812- present. http://crmi.org/
The Waltham Museum chronicles Waltham's industrial history, including its famous watch manufacturing: http://www.walthammuseum.com/
25 Lexington St
25 Lexington StreetThe Waltham Museum chronicles Waltham's industrial history, including its famous watch manufacturing: http://www.walthammuseum.com/
Essentials
Gordon & Alperin Inc
547 Commonwealth AvenueA great kosher butcher in nearby Newton. http://gordonandalperin.com/
Hannaford Supermarket
777 Rogers StClose-by, with a wide selection of groceries.
Shopping
The local Costco has a wide selection of just about everything, including a kosher meat section.
8 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
71 2nd AveThe local Costco has a wide selection of just about everything, including a kosher meat section.
Entertainment & Activities
Nipper Maher Park
65 Dartmouth StWalk down to Nipper Maher Park for a water-spray park and ball fields.
Just down the block, Cedarwood Playground offers a kids' play set, playing fields, and walking paths through the woods.
Cedarwood Playground
25 Intervale RdJust down the block, Cedarwood Playground offers a kids' play set, playing fields, and walking paths through the woods.