Waltham Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Waltham featuring a garden
Stroll through beautiful university campuses and learn about the Industrial Revolution in one of Middlesex County’s most charming towns.

Discover Waltham’s captivating cultural life. Located in Middlesex County, this small town is full of early American history. Learn about its role in the Industrial Revolution and explore its many museums and stately homes.

Stroll along the Riverwalk and watch the scenic Charles River. Waltham has more than 100 locations on the National Register of Historic Places. Although many are privately owned, look for them as you wander throughout town.

Explore Waltham’s watchmaking history in the American Waltham Watch Company Historic District. Between 1850 and 1957, the Waltham Watch Company produced about 35 million timepieces and precision instruments. Visit the multi-building complex today and trace watchmaking history through the years.

See the site of America’s first factory at Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation. The building was originally part of American industrialist Francis Cabot Lowell's groundbreaking textile mill. Explore the museum’s exhibits and learn about the Waltham Watch Company and the town’s role in the Industrial Revolution.

Both Bentley and Brandeis universities are located in Waltham. Walk through their tree-lined, well-manicured campuses. Browse through thousands of pieces of art in Brandeis’ Rose Art Museum, with works by famous artists including Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol.

Discover Waltham’s stately homes and grounds. Visit the red-brick Federal-style Gore Place, a summer home that entertained guests including the Marquis de Lafayette and James Monroe. Tour the beautiful grounds and stylish interiors of the Lyman Estate, a rambling white stone mansion. Explore the stunning grounds of the Robert Treat Paine Estate, designed by famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.

Enjoy beautiful New England weather at Hardy Pond and the adjacent Lazazzero Playground. Fish off the pier, jog along its trails or play a game of basketball.

From Waltham, drive along historic Revere Beach Parkway, which has connected the suburbs north of Boston since 1896. Downtown Boston is just 14 miles (23 miles) east. Reach the state’s capital by car in under 30 minutes or take the bus or commuter rail, which both run regularly.

Where to stay in Waltham

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South Side

South Side might not have many top sights, but Moody Street Historic District and Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

South Side
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Piety Corner

While Piety Corner isn't home to many top sights, Moody Street Historic District and Lyman Estate are some notable places to visit nearby.

Piety Corner
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Highlands

While there might not be top attractions in Highlands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Moody Street Historic District and Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation.

Highlands
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Banks Square

While Banks Square isn't home to many top sights, Moody Street Historic District and Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation are some notable places to visit nearby.

Banks Square
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North Waltham

While visiting North Waltham, you might make a stop by sights like National Archives at Boston and Beaver Brook Reservation.

North Waltham
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The Lanes

While The Lanes isn't home to many top sights, Moody Street Historic District and Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation are some notable places to visit nearby.

The Lanes
Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston Waltham
Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston Waltham
3.5 out of 5
550 Winter Street, Waltham, MA
The price is Rp2.084.680 per night from 27 May to 28 May
Rp2.084.680
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Waltham. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,243 reviews)
"Check in process was quick and easy, front desk Person was very nice. The room was comfortable and apparently clean, but it had a musty smell, only stayed one night so no time to complain."

Reviewed on 16 May 2024

Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston Waltham
The Westin Waltham-Boston
The Westin Waltham-Boston
4 out of 5
70 Third Avenue, Waltham, MA
The price is Rp2.692.748 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
Rp2.692.748
per night
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Waltham. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Bedding was like sleeping on a cloud, so comfortable!"

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

The Westin Waltham-Boston
HYATT house Boston/Waltham
HYATT house Boston/Waltham
3 out of 5
54 4th Ave, Waltham, MA
The price is Rp2.983.585 per night from 8 Jun to 9 Jun
Rp2.983.585
per night
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Waltham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Cleanliness, location , comfortable bed etc"

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

HYATT house Boston/Waltham
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
HYATT house Boston/Burlington
HYATT house Boston/Burlington
3 out of 5
2 Van De Graaff Dr, Burlington, MA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Burlington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,180 reviews)
"Very clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

HYATT house Boston/Burlington
Crescent Suites Hotel
Crescent Suites Hotel
3 out of 5
287 Crescent Street, Waltham, MA
Enjoy a fitness centre, a business centre and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (825 reviews)
"Our quick one night stay was great! Dana was very helpful at check in- a map of all the walkable restaurants for dinner and a recommendation for breakfast. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

Crescent Suites Hotel
Global Luxury Suites Downtown Boston
Global Luxury Suites Downtown Boston
4 out of 5
8 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a 24-hour business centre. Popular attractions Boston ...
8/10 Very Good! (394 reviews)
"Decent place"

Reviewed on 4 May 2024

Global Luxury Suites Downtown Boston
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Waltham

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
28 Oct 2019

Assessment of damages to property, if any should be done in my presence. In any case it's out of trust that I check in and it's assumed there were no prior damages to property.

4/5 - Good

Simeon
3 Aug 2019

None

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
25 Feb 2019

Nice and pleasant suburb

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