Location: Waltham
Top Things to do in Waltham
The 7 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Waltham, Massachusetts (MA)
Waltham (/ˈwɔːlθæm/) is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, and was an early center for the labor movement as well as a major contributor to the American Industrial Revolution. The original home of the Boston Manufacturing Company, the city was a prototype for 19th century industrial city planning, spawning what became known as the Waltham-Lowell system of labor and production. The city is now a center for research and higher education, home to Brandeis University and Bentley University. The population was 60,636 at the census in 2010.
Restaurants in Waltham
1. Embassy Cinema
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
Movie theater that feature a mix of independent films, foreign language cinema and Hollywood favorites.
Reviewed By DrT1408 - Waltham, United States
The Embassy Cinema in Waltham is accessible, provides a varied menu of movies (indie, action, oldies but goodies), has comfortable seats, polite staff, good refreshments, and comfortable climate control. It is right of Moody Street, within easy walking distance of Waltham's train station and major bus stops. There is a large parking lot and garage near by. The theater show movies throughout the day at multiple times. Tickets are reasonably priced, with discounts for matinees, seniors, and other groups. Embassy has a lot of small theaters, which I consider to be a plus. Almost every seat in each theater is good, except maybe the front row. Moody Street, a stone's throw away, has an active night life and small boutique shops. The Charles River and museums highlighting Waltham's role in starting the industrial revolution in America are also very close by. The Cinema, although an old, venerable institution in Waltham, is kept clean; I have never sat in a seat that needs repair.
2. Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 64 reviews
Houses early machinery for the local automobile, textile and watch- and clock-making industries.
Reviewed By tguss - Boston, United States
We spent a good couple hours here learning about all the industry that existed in Waltham during the 19th and 20th centuries. The museum staff gave a wonderful overview at the start of our visit which kicked off a lot of interesting exhibits. There is information about the Mill (the building the museum is in), the Watch Factory, Waltham Manufacturing Co., and more. Who knew there was so much history right in my backyard! Super fascinating visit that I enjoyed very much. If you're into local history / the Industrial Revolution, then this is the place for you!
3. Gore Place
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Gore Place is a 50-acre country estate in the city, a grand mansion steeped in history, a working farm, and an invaluable community resource. The Gores built their home in 1806. With the help of a Parisian architect, Rebecca planned the Federal-style mansion — a rare opportunity for a woman of the time. The Gores filled the house with locally made furniture and beautiful art, much of which remains in place today. Gore Place is located at 52 Gore St. in Waltham, just nine miles from the heart of Boston. The grounds are open to the public as a community resource. Tours: Monday through Friday on the hour at 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, and 2 pm Saturdays on the hour at 12, 1, 2, and 3 pm Sundays: Closed
4. Lyman Estate Greenhouses
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By lindam112 - Milton, United States
And of course I spent too much! But I took home several lovely ferns, a calathea, peperomia, jasmine loaded with buds, and a sweet little dendrobium orchid. This was the nicest selection I've seen since the old days of Edgar's in Belmont, and certainly no longer seen at the Boston Flower Show, alas. And a quality mail-order greenhouse can only send smaller specimens.
5. Rose Art Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
6. Prospect Hill Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By DrT1408 - Waltham, United States
From Main Street in Waltham to a moderately challenging short climb in a leafy park. Beautiful views of Boston Metrowest and beyond can be seen from the top of Prospect Hill. You can either drive to the entrance to the park and walk to the top of the hill, or, even better, park on Main Street and climb through the Prospect Hill residential area, which has beautiful homes. My favorite climb is along the Ridge Trail from the Prospect Hill Road entrance, over the top of the hill, down the other side to Totten Pond Road, then back over the hill. It is a moderately challenging climb that takes about 75 minutes. A good aerobic workout for an elderly person like me (71). One can drive up to the top from the Totten Pond Road entrance but not down to Prospect Hill Road. Numerous side trails run off the Ridge Trail; all are well marked and well traveled. There are also numerous shelters and fireplaces for a cookout or picnic, as well as portable toilets. Watch out for poison ivy, although the trails are wide enough that one an easily avoid it. There is a playground near the Totten Pond entrance. Since the park closes at 7:00 pm, one should keep track of the time.
7. Stonehurst The Robert Treat Paine Estate
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