Newton, Middlesex County, MA

Places to go in Newton

42 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Auburndale Park

Outdoors

Auburndale Park

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

104 W Pine St, Auburndale, MA 02466, USA

Baramor

Food & Drink

Baramor

45 Union St, Newton, MA 02459, USA

Beaver Brook Reservation

Outdoors

Beaver Brook Reservation

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

66 Mill St, Belmont, MA 02478, USA

Bella Santé Day Spa & Med Spa & Hair Salon – Wellesley

Wellness

Bella Santé Day Spa & Med Spa & Hair Salon – Wellesley

190 Linden St, Wellesley, MA 02482, USA

Brewer's Tap & Table

Nightlife

Brewer's Tap & Table

Farm-to-table fare in an industrial-chic setting with an extensive local craft beer list.

256 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453, USA

Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation

Arts & Culture

Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation

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

154 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453, USA

Cityside Tavern

Food & Drink

Cityside Tavern

A student-heavy crowd gathers for drinks & pub grub on the roof deck & the game on many TVs.

1960 Beacon St, Brighton, MA 02135, USA

Club Passim

Nightlife

Club Passim

Intimate, iconic folk-music club where big names like Joan Baez & Bob Dylan got their start.

47 Palmer St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

Cold Spring Park

Outdoors

Cold Spring Park

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

1194 Beacon St, Newton, MA 02461, USA

da LaPosta

Food & Drink

da LaPosta

825 Washington St, Newton, MA 02460, USA

Daedalus Restaurant

Food & Drink

Daedalus Restaurant

Converted greenhouse presenting New American meals & cocktails in pub setup with popular roof deck.

45 1/2 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

District 118 Kitchen & Bar

Food & Drink

District 118 Kitchen & Bar

Modern rustic bar & kitchen preparing a menu of American classics with a twist from scratch.

118 Needham St, Newton, MA 02464, USA

Farm Grill and Rotisserie

Food & Drink

Farm Grill and Rotisserie

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

40 Needham St, Newton, MA 02461, USA

Farmstead Table

Food & Drink

Farmstead Table

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

71 Union St, Newton, MA 02459, USA

Fiorella's Cucina

Food & Drink

Fiorella's Cucina

Upscale destination features a range of gourmet Italian dishes in a rustic, yet elegant atmosphere.

187 North St, Newton, MA 02460, USA

French Press Bakery & Cafe

Food & Drink

French Press Bakery & Cafe

Coffees & fresh baking from a stylish contemporary space with neutral shades & metro tiles.

74 Chapel St, Needham, MA 02492, USA

Fuji at Newton

Food & Drink

Fuji at Newton

239 Walnut St, Newtonville, MA 02460, USA

George Howell Coffee

Food & Drink

George Howell Coffee

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

311 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02460, USA

Glasser Coffee Co.

Food & Drink

Glasser Coffee Co.

589 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135, USA

Kelo Spa

Wellness

Kelo Spa

1639 Centre St, Newton, MA 02461, USA

La Beautique Salon

Wellness

La Beautique Salon

329 Watertown St, Newton, MA 02458, USA

Lakon Paris Patisserie

Food & Drink

Lakon Paris Patisserie

1169 Walnut St, Newton Highlands, MA 02461, USA

Little Big Diner

Food & Drink

Little Big Diner

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

1247 Centre St, Newton, MA 02459, USA

Metropolitan Waterworks Museum

Arts & Culture

Metropolitan Waterworks Museum

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

2450 Beacon St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, USA