Alewife Brook Parkway, Belmont

#8 among attractions in Belmont

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Alewife Brook Parkway is a short parkway in Cambridge and Somerville, Massachusetts. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It begins at Fresh Pond in Cambridge, and heads north on the east bank of Alewife Brook, crossing into West Somerville and ending at the Mystic River on the Medford town line, where it becomes Mystic Valley Parkway. The entire length of Alewife Brook Parkway is designated as part of Massachusetts Route 16, while the southernmost sections are also designated as part of Route 2 and U.S. Route 3. It is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation responsible for bridge maintenance. ()

Coordinates: 42°23'19"N, 71°8'36"W

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Cambridge (Cambridge Highlands)Belmont United States

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Alewife Brook Parkway – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Club Passim, Lizard Lounge, Fitchburg Cutoff, Somerville Community Path.

1.6 miSE
Dancing, Nightlife
Club Passim, Boston
40 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Harvard Square, Club Passim stands as a cultural beacon in Cambridge, Massachusetts, renowned for its intimate live music experiences. This legendary venue has been a staple in the Boston music scene for decades, offering audiences the chance...
1.3 miE
Dancing, Nightlife
Lizard Lounge, Boston
34 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cambridge, part of the greater Boston area, Lizard Lounge is an intimate and eclectic venue that has become a staple in the local music and nightlife scene. This subterranean spot, located beneath the Cambridge Common restaurant, is known for...
0.8 miNE
Cycling, Bike path, Park
Fitchburg Cutoff, Boston
21 min walk • The Fitchburg Cutoff was a rail line running 2.8 miles from Brighton Street in Belmont, Massachusetts to Somerville Junction in Somerville, Massachusetts. It was constructed in two segments in 1870 and 1881; passenger service lasted until 1927.
1.3 miNE
Cycling, Bike path
Somerville Community Path, Arlington
34 min walk • The Somerville Community Path is a paved rail trail in Somerville, Massachusetts, running 1.3 miles from Massachusetts Avenue to Lowell Street via Davis Square.
1.6 miSE
Library, Shopping, Bookshop
The Harvard Coop, Boston
41 min walk • The Harvard Library is the umbrella organization for the Harvard University libraries and their shared services, such as access, preservation, digital infrastructure, digital imaging, and discovery services. The Harvard Library is nearly 400 years old, making it the oldest library system in the United States.
1.5 miSE
Nightlife, Cinema
Brattle Theatre, Boston
39 min walk • The Brattle Theatre is a repertory movie theater located in Brattle Hall at 40 Brattle Street near Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The theatre is a small movie house with one screen.
1.2 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Flea market
Somerville Theatre, Boston
30 min walk • The Somerville Theatre is an independent movie theater and concert venue in the Davis Square neighborhood of Somerville, Massachusetts, United States. Over one hundred years old, the Somerville Theatre started off as a vaudeville house and movie theater.
0.7 miN
Park, Trail
Alewife Brook Reservation, Boston
19 min walk • Alewife Brook Reservation is a Massachusetts state park and urban wild located in Cambridge, Arlington, and Somerville. The park is managed by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation and was established in 1900.
0.8 miNE
Church
St. John the Evangelist Church, Boston
21 min walk • St. John the Evangelist is a historic Roman Catholic Church at 2270 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The late Speaker of the House, "Tip" O'Neill, was a lifelong parishioner and graduated from St. John High School in 1931. His Requiem Mass was held in the church on January 10, 1994.
~1990 ftS
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Fresh Pond Parkway, Belmont
10 min walk • Fresh Pond Parkway is an historic park and parkway, found in the westernmost neighborhoods of Cambridge, Massachusetts. The parkway was built in 1899 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.
~1630 ftE
Park
Mayor Danehy Park, Belmont
8 min walk • Thomas W. Danehy Park is a park in North Cambridge, Massachusetts. Its eastern entrance is at 99 Sherman Street. It is bounded on the north by the MBTA Fitchburg Line and to the west by Fresh Pond Mall.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Alewife Brook Parkway?

Nearby attractions include Mayor Danehy Park, Belmont (8 min walk), Fresh Pond Parkway, Belmont (10 min walk), Cambridge Highlands, Belmont (11 min walk), Rindge Towers, Arlington (11 min walk).

How to get to Alewife Brook Parkway by public transport?

The nearest stations to Alewife Brook Parkway:

Bus

Alewife (13 min walk)

Metro

Alewife • Lines: Red (14 min walk)
Davis • Lines: Red (31 min walk)