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City in Massachusetts, United States
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Newton is a city in Massachusetts and a western suburb of Boston. Newton is nicknamed "The Garden City" and is one of Boston's oldest suburbs, settled in 1630.
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A Federal-style farmhouse built in 1809. The museum offers an intriguing introduction to Newton's history with exhibits of paintings, photographs, costumes, and historic objects. The house was a station on the Underground Railroad hiding escaped slaves. $5/$3.
See the original Neo-Gothic campus with buildings designed by Maginnis & Walsh. The McMullen Museum of Art shows changing art exhibits. Alumni Stadium and the Conte Forum showcase BC's football, basketball, and hockey teams.
Airy contemporary library with extensive collection, Newton History Room, and auditorium with constant concerts and lectures.
The largest and most bustling of the city's village centers. Boasts a number of high-end clothing stores, salons and spas, restaurants of various cuisines, coffee shops, ice cream shops, and banks. Abuts Newton's largest public park. Only a short stroll from beautiful Crystal Lake.
Perhaps the most quaint of Newton's village centers. Mostly a daytime destination for locals, but has some of the best restaurants in the city, and one of the best independent coffee shops, Lincoln Street Cafe.
See a foreign or independent film at one of the region's top cinemas.
Located between Boston College campus and Cleveland Circle. A beautiful reservoir with biking and walking trails surrounding it. Very popular during warm weather months. Like Commonwealth Avenue in Newton, the reservoir was also designed by renowned landscape architect Fredrick Law Olmstead.
Home of BC Eagles football, this stadium seats 44,500. Actually located within the city limits of Newton.
Kelley Rink
Directly attached to Alumni Stadium and home of BC Eagles basketball and (ice) hockey, seating 8,600 for basketball and just under 7,900 for hockey. The "Kelley Rink" name is used only for hockey. Power Gym, attached to the Forum, is home to BC women's volleyball.
Irish pub with full menu.
Authentic barbecue with all the fixings.
Classic ice cream parlor with full menu and all-day breakfast. Largest selection of sundaes around. No credit cards accepted but there is an ATM in the front of the restaurant.
Independent cafe featuring crepes and specialty sandwiches. This is by far the best coffee in Newton.
Lively Russian restaurant.
Contemporary diner-style breakfasts and sandwiches.
Full-scale Mexican restaurant with outdoor terrace.
Antoine's
Old-fashioned bakery with cakes, cinnamon bread, and cookies.
Legal's
The most famous of Boston's seafood restaurants. The clam chowder has been served at the U.S. president's inaugural ball for years. Very pricey.
Great Thai food. Seating is limited.
Amarin
Another great Thai restaurant with an authentic ambiance.
Tartufo Cucina Abruzzese
Very popular Italian restaurant overlooking Newton Centre.
Small taco joint, not nearly as good as Annas Tacqueria in Brookline
Great place for breakfast and lunch.
Local pizza place specializing in thin-crust pizza. Take-out counter.
Rosenfeld's
A local bagel shop specializing in gourmet bagels and cream cheese. The shop is small but always crowded, especially around the Jewish holidays. It is cash only but there is a Bank of America just up the street.
Great Harvest
Local bakery with fresh baked bread daily. Come around lunchtime for a free slice of bread!
White Mountain
A cute local ice cream shop. Open late.
Shogun
Local sushi restaurant. Casual, quiet, and not too pricey for sushi in Newton.
Famous for its handcrafted pizza, trendy burgers, inspiring rice bowls, creative sandwiches and extra fresh salads. Tom's Pizza has been family owned and operated since 1964.
An older, more local crowd. A popular after-work place, with a very pleasant terrace designed to feel like a roof deck.
After work place. Good bar food.
Lunch/After work place. Crowd is mostly aged 25-40. Updated tavern atmosphere, restaurant features craft cocktails and local seasonal produce.
Paddy's
A pub/restaurant. A good place to get a drink that is also kid friendly.
Great beer selection and nice atmosphere.
Contemporary boutique hotel with free internet, outdoor pool, and on-site restaurant.
Indoor pool, onsite restaurant.
Built above the Massachusetts Turnpike at Exit 17.
Free continental breakfast and free parking.
Contrary to the name of the store, Newtonville Books has now moved to Newton Centre--Independent bookstore noted for contemporary fiction, children's books, and frequent author readings.
Chestnut Hill Mall
A very expensive, high-fashion mall. Houses the only Bloomingdale's in New England and Barney's New York.
Winston's
A beautiful flower shop, if a bit pricey.
Local bike and bike repair shop.
Local toy store.
Beautiful luxury leather goods and luggage.
By plane
Logan International Airport in Boston is the most convenient and has various ground transportation alternatives available.
By train or bus
By car
Newton is on the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) and Interstate 95 (also called Route 128). Routes 9 and 16 also pass through the city.
By bike
Newton has several Bluebikes bike rental stations which can be used to get to and from other nearby cities and towns.
By train or bus
Newton is well-served by the MBTA bus, light rail, and commuter rail lines. The D line of the T's Green Line provides the best access throughout Newton, with 7 stops located in the city.
By bike
Drivers are not considerate to bikers, so only an experienced biker could bike in Newton on the street. However, there are numerous parks and school yards to bike in.
By taxi
Taxis are exorbitantly expensive in Newton and in Boston in general; try to avoid them if you can. If you have to call a taxi try Veterans Taxi, they are courteous, punctual, and clean.
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