Location: Westwood
Top Things to do in Westwood
What to do and see in Westwood, United States: The Best Places and Tips
Westwood is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 14,618 at the 2010 census. In July 2005, CNN/Money and Money magazine ranked Westwood 13th on its list of the 100 Best Places to Live in the United States. Boston Magazine included Gay Street in Westwood on its list of the Best Streets in the Boston area. It is the 9th wealthiest town in the state of Massachusetts.
Restaurants in Westwood
1. Kings
Overall Ratings
4 based on 186 reviews
Kings Dining & Entertainment offers a memorable dining and entertaining experience unlike any other. Kings Dining & entertainment boasts a restaurant-first approach with amazing scratch dishes from its chef driven award-winning kitchen in classic retro environment. Guests can start with fan favorite appetizers such as the Buffalo Chicken Wontons & Bang Bang Calamari and move on to crisp salads, House Smoked Ribs, Fresh Salmon or Grilled Steak Tips while enjoying a premium cocktails. Guests can round out their meal with decadent desserts and craft beers. Of course, Kings Dining & Entertainment also sets itself apart with timeless social gaming. Kings Dining & Entertainment features family friendly days and a haven for adults after 10pm.
Reviewed By Tim B - Boston, Massachusetts
I brought a group of >10 there last night. I was really impressed with the organization and high awareness of our group's needs throughout the night from several staff members. Amanda & Molly, our servers, were especially helpful and added some humor along the way. They were there when we needed them but not hovering...what more could you ask for.
The facility is very clean, very modern...hardly would know you were in a bowling alley, as the Kings design concept is clearly more-than a bowling alley.
Booking, ordering, and execution were all on point that left our group feeling like it was a relaxing and enjoyable evening. Extra kudos for dealing with dietary restrictions for the group as well with clarity & compassion.
2. Francis William Bird Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
Stroll meandering pathways and cross artisan-built stone bridges at this family-friendly park of open fields, groves of trees, and frog ponds.
Reviewed By dave d - Bradford, Massachusetts
I did a nice 3 mile run around the park which basically meant I ran on every trail. There is a nice network of trails, some stone, some dirt, some grass. You can wander all around the park and never get too far from where you parked. There were a lot of interesting bridges and the gates at different entrances were unusual. I used the port-a-john near the tennis courts and was happily surprised to find one of the cleanest public restrooms I've ever used (and I'm out there a LOT). :-)
3. Noanet Woodlands
Overall Ratings
4 based on 28 reviews
Follow a network of trail across a grand preserve that features woodlands and ponds, a former mill site, and Noanet Peak, which offers views of the Boston skyline.
Reviewed By Annabella G - Newton, MA
This is beautiful spot with some lovely trails, but people not following the rules spoil the experience.
Dogs are supposed to be kept on a leash under most circumstances, but almost no one has their dogs leashed. This is a terrible place to go if you are bothered by dogs because almost everyone has one. Unfortunately, this also means that not everyone properly cleans up after their dogs so you must be careful not to step in dog mess (in fact while we were there on a busy spring morning we actually watching people walking ahead of us let their dog take a dump and just leave on the trail).
The pond is pretty and the old mill site is picturesque. It's a shame that the nature is spoiled by bad actors.
Parking is limited (see the Trustees of Reservations website for more details).
4. Luke Adams Glass
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By Justin A - Norwood,MA
A coworker organized a glass blowing party here at Luke Adams Glass, and we had a great time. The staff assist you with creating a beautiful glass pumpkin, paper weight, jewelry, or some other kind of item. With their assistance you are able to learn the ropes and create a beautiful product at the end...safely. We had a great time and I love the glass items they create here.
5. Arlekin Players Theatre
Overall Ratings
5 based on 39 reviews
The mission of Arlekin Players Theatre is twofold: 1) to enrich, educate and entertain the audience by adapting classical and contemporary Russian literature in a playful and thought provoking way; 2) to build meaningful connections between Russian and American cultures through shared human experience.
Reviewed By tatianat157 - Boston, Massachusetts
When you meet a group of people, so passionate and dedicated to the art of theatre, you cannot help but be inspired by their enthusiasm, creativity, and professionalism. Being a small troupe, Arlekin Players Theatre staged some broadway level performances that left me in awe...MoreHow wonderful to hear that you had a great experience. Thank you for joining us and supporting us. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
6. Charles River Peninsula
Overall Ratings
5 based on 16 reviews
Surrounded on three sides by the river, this restored grassland field is accessible by either foot or boat.
Reviewed By Reggie C - Germany
This park is epic for a city park. Huge trails that are well maintained and very clean. Never crowded. My favorite are the fern gardens growing under the trees, truly spectacular. A great place to take dogs. Home to runners and cyclists. I really enjoy the close proximity to my home. Great rain or shine if you don't mind a little mud in the winter.
7. Rocky Woods
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Enjoy expansive views from atop Cedar Hill, amble along a trail to a former quarry site, or explore five ponds that dot this woody landscape.
Reviewed By IKNOWITALL13 - Medfield, Massachusetts
I drive by Rocky woods every day on my way to work. It is down this quaint quiet little road off the main route 109. I saw a sign that said "Picnic Shelters" and just kept wondering, what are picnic shelters? Finally having some time on the weekend, myself and my three sisters decided to venture out to Rocky Woods for the day, not really knowing what to expect. It was all part of our "Exploring Medfield" day my new town that i recently moved to and was still getting to know. We paid $5 dollars to park, and away we went, following the signs to our unknown destination! After about 5 minutes in, we quickly learned that a picnic shelter is a picnic table, with a rook on it.. lol not a glamorous as i had envisioned, but still something we were excited about.. it was a huge and my first thought was, you could have a giant family cook out here and it would be Amazing! The pond is nearby for fishing, and we found a secret park that was tucked away with just a few swings and a slide. All in all we found it to be a very peaceful, beautiful place to relax and walk around on a nice day.
8. Cinema De Lux
Overall Ratings
4 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By msga159 - Boston, Massachusetts
On a last minute plan my friends and I attended Beauty and the Beast at Dedham's Cinema De Lux at Legacy Place. The cinema is adjacent the free parking garage, so it is very convenient. I order tickets on line to avoid lines at the theater and so I can pick my seat.
The service at the Lux Level was great and attentive. Snacks and drinks were very good and priced reasonably. The quality of the chairs, sound, AV and cleanliness was outstanding.
Additionally, go see the movie! It is one of the best I've seen in years and I did not expect it.
9. Castle Island Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By beagle33 - Boston, Massachusetts
My husband and I came here for the first time. We never saw it before the expansion but it was pretty big which was great. They have some picnic tables inside and then some seats around the edge. It's a big warehouse where you can see all the cans and the tanks. A huge screen was showing The Office with subtitles. There was a game of corn hole going on. The guy serving told us we could taste anything for free to make sure we liked it before committing. We tried a few and then each got 3 of the 4 oz size. I had the lager, the chuck and the coconut porter. They were all good. My husband got the IPAs. He liked them all as well. The only thing that I thought could be improved upon was the food. You could get pretzels...a large bag of hard pretzels. A family near us got a large bag of tortilla chips and a container of guac like you'd buy at the super market. I'm not sure why they bothered with that. I'd suggest either having free nibbles or just stick with the food trucks. They did have one of those there when we went.
10. Global Flight Adventures
Overall Ratings
5 based on 55 reviews
In our new flight simulation center south of Boston you can be the captain of a top of the line Boeing 737ng simulator where every knob, switch, gauge and lever work just like in a the real aircraft. With an amazing true 220° multi projection vision system, it won't be long before you'll forget you are not really in the air! Our instructors are real pilots who will be happy to be your CO's
Reviewed By Leah C - Boston, Massachusetts
My dad tried out the 737 simulator at this location. He’s tried this at another location, but this place was definitely the best! The difference was even more than “night and day”. The instructor Alec was amazingly smart and a great teacher. He took the time to explain the reasons for every action. Will definitely be going back again! Me and my husband got to observe the whole flight too which was really fun :)
Thanks for a great time!
