Samuel’s Waltham Guidebook
Food scene
Main Street and Moody Street are Waltham's restaurant hubs. From upscale establishments to craft brew pubs, authentic ethnic eats to old-school diners and delis, residents treasure the diversity of dining options that make Waltham a culinary contender to neighboring Boston. Gustazo Cuban Restaurant and Cafe, Tempo, Moody's Deli, Bison County, and Copper House Tavern are just a few of the town’s buzzy restaurants.
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Moody Street
Moody StreetMain Street and Moody Street are Waltham's restaurant hubs. From upscale establishments to craft brew pubs, authentic ethnic eats to old-school diners and delis, residents treasure the diversity of dining options that make Waltham a culinary contender to neighboring Boston. Gustazo Cuban Restaurant and Cafe, Tempo, Moody's Deli, Bison County, and Copper House Tavern are just a few of the town’s buzzy restaurants.
This is a very nice taproom with some great tasting beer.
You are also able to bring your own food or order and have it delivered to the tasting room, or you may luck out and a food truck could be visiting during your stay.
Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co.
411 Waverley Oaks RdThis is a very nice taproom with some great tasting beer.
You are also able to bring your own food or order and have it delivered to the tasting room, or you may luck out and a food truck could be visiting during your stay.
Sightseeing
Landscaper Frederick Olmsted designed the grounds of this 109-acre park with trails & a museum.
Storer Conservation
100 Robert Treat Paine DrLandscaper Frederick Olmsted designed the grounds of this 109-acre park with trails & a museum.
Prospect Hill Park has a beautiful skyline view of Boston. It is located on the west
side of Waltham, near Route 128, and is
accessible by public transportation. Owned
and maintained by the City of Waltham, it
is a 252 acre wooded park with protected
vernal pools and dramatic topography
containing two main summits.
At 485 feet, the higher summit, Big
Prospect, is the second highest point in
the vicinity of Boston. The lower summit,
which measures 435 feet, is known as Little
Prospect. Both summits provide some of
the best views of the Boston basin.
The main entrance and parking area
is located on the northern side of the
property at 314 Totten Pond Road. The
southern entrance is located off of Prospect
Hill Road and is for foot traffic only.
All picnic sites are available on a first
come, first serve basis. To reserve a site
for a special occasion, you must purchase
a permit at the Recreation Department,
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
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Prospect Hill Park
314 Totten Pond RdProspect Hill Park has a beautiful skyline view of Boston. It is located on the west
side of Waltham, near Route 128, and is
accessible by public transportation. Owned
and maintained by the City of Waltham, it
is a 252 acre wooded park with protected
vernal pools and dramatic topography
containing two main summits.
At 485 feet, the higher summit, Big
Prospect, is the second highest point in
the vicinity of Boston. The lower summit,
which measures 435 feet, is known as Little
Prospect. Both summits provide some of
the best views of the Boston basin.
The main entrance and parking area
is located on the northern side of the
property at 314 Totten Pond Road. The
southern entrance is located off of Prospect
Hill Road and is for foot traffic only.
All picnic sites are available on a first
come, first serve basis. To reserve a site
for a special occasion, you must purchase
a permit at the Recreation Department,
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Museums
The National Archives at Boston is located just outside downtown Boston, in Waltham. This facility is among New England's renowned learning centers for local, regional and national historical research, serving Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont
National Archives Records Center
The National Archives at Boston is located just outside downtown Boston, in Waltham. This facility is among New England's renowned learning centers for local, regional and national historical research, serving Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont
Houses early machinery for the local automobile, textile and watch- and clock-making industries.
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Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation
154 Moody StHouses early machinery for the local automobile, textile and watch- and clock-making industries.
When you were a kid, did you take stuff apart just to find out what was inside? Today's stuff is harder to see without specialized equipment, so we tear apart old analog phones to see the componentry that converts voice to electric current and back again. Then we compare this seemingly larger than life componentry of the 19TH century to today's semiconductor based versions. All things being equal, Ohm's Law is why smartphones work the same way as a candlestick phone. Furthermore, Ohm's Law is the fundamental principle of all circuit design including smartphone RF and Logic circuit designs. So, in the spirit of taking stuff apart that is meaningful, we offer telephone workshops at our museum.
The Telephone Museum
1661 Massachusetts AvenueWhen you were a kid, did you take stuff apart just to find out what was inside? Today's stuff is harder to see without specialized equipment, so we tear apart old analog phones to see the componentry that converts voice to electric current and back again. Then we compare this seemingly larger than life componentry of the 19TH century to today's semiconductor based versions. All things being equal, Ohm's Law is why smartphones work the same way as a candlestick phone. Furthermore, Ohm's Law is the fundamental principle of all circuit design including smartphone RF and Logic circuit designs. So, in the spirit of taking stuff apart that is meaningful, we offer telephone workshops at our museum.
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
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Gore Place
52 Gore StGore 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
The Lyman Estate, also known as “the Vale,” is a National Historic Landmark and one of the finest U.S. examples of a country estate following eighteenth-century English naturalistic design. In 1793 shipping merchant Theodore Lyman commissioned famed architect Samuel McIntire to design and build a Federal-style house for his family.
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Lyman Estate
185 Lyman StThe Lyman Estate, also known as “the Vale,” is a National Historic Landmark and one of the finest U.S. examples of a country estate following eighteenth-century English naturalistic design. In 1793 shipping merchant Theodore Lyman commissioned famed architect Samuel McIntire to design and build a Federal-style house for his family.