Outdoors in Newton

Newton Highlands

Pressed Cafe

Newtonville

da LaPosta

Newton Centre

Farmstead Table

A small menu of farm-to-table New American fare is offered in a homey, tranquil setting.

Oak Square

Glasser Coffee Co.

Newtonville

MIDA

Nonantum

Olivia's Bistro

Wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas & smart spins on Italian classics in elevated-casual space.

Newtonville

Fuji at Newton

Nonantum

Mike & Patty's Breakfast | Newton

Newton Centre

Little Big Diner

Rice bowls, ramen & street food, plus sake & draft cocktails served in modern diner-esque environs.

Newtonville

Village Cafe

Casual neighborhood spot dishing omelets, sandwiches & other diner favorites for breakfast & lunch.

Newton Highlands

Farm Grill and Rotisserie

Family-owned counter-serve fixture with Mediterranean flair doling out traditional Greek eats.

Newton Upper Falls

The Biltmore Tavern

A former speakeasy, this restaurant & bar boasts a menu of locally-sourced, elevated comfort food.

Bleachery

Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation

Riverside museum in an 1814 building offering interactive exhibits on famed inventions plus events.

Newton Centre

Newton Centre Playground

Historic outpost from 1890 offering swings, clay tennis courts, sports fields & a recreation center.

Newton Corner

Social Restaurant & Bar

Modern American bistro offering burgers, pizza & pastas, plus a bar scene & live music.

Clinton

The Icon Museum and Study Center

From church doors to tiny accessories, faces of saints on display, plus rotating exhibits, tea room.

Newton Centre

sycamore.

Seasonal New American fare & cocktails in an intimate dining room with brick walls & a kitchen view.

Commonwealth

Metropolitan Waterworks Museum

Exhibits on the engineering behind U.S.'s 1st metro water system, with walking & bus tours.

North Waltham

Beaver Brook Reservation

Historic buildings share this 59-acre park with woodlands, a waterfall, open fields & sports areas.

Newton Highlands

Lakon Paris Patisserie

Newton Centre

Tartufo Restaurant

Southern Italian cuisine with thoughtfully sourced ingredients draws crowds to this basic bistro.

Newton Centre

Cold Spring Park

This green space with wooded areas & fields offers a dog park, exercise path & athletic facilities.

Auburndale

Auburndale Park

Play & picnic areas, trails, tennis courts & a ball field in a tranquil location by the river.

Newtonville

George Howell Coffee

Counter-serve cafe offering espresso & coffee drinks, sandwiches & pastries, plus beans for sale.