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Alternative names: Settled: 1630Population: 88.8 thous.Area: 18.16 mi²Elevation: 148 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°19'56"N, 71°12'4"W
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Newton Attractions - What to See and Explore

Newton offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Walnut Hills Cemetery, Gasson Hall, Newton City Hall and War Memorial, Hemlock Gorge Reservation. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • walnut hills cemetery newton
    Cemetery • South Brookline

    Walnut Hills Cemetery

    Walnut Hills Cemetery is a historic cemetery on Grove Street and Allandale Road in Brookline, Massachusetts. It encompasses 45.26 acres, with mature trees and puddingstone outcrops, and was laid out in 1875 in the then-fashionable rural cemetery style.

  • gasson hall newton
    Park • Gothic Revival architecture

    Gasson Hall

    Gasson Hall is a building on the campus of Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Designed by Charles Donagh Maginnis in 1908, the hall has influenced the development of Collegiate Gothic architecture in North America.

  • newton city hall and war memorial
    City hall • Tower

    Newton City Hall and War Memorial

    The Newton City Hall and War Memorial is a historic city hall and war memorial building located in the village of Newton Centre in Newton, Massachusetts. Built in 1932 in the Colonial Revival style, the building was designed by Allen and Collens, with landscaping by the renowned Olmsted Brothers.

  • hemlock gorge reservation newton
    Park • Newton Upper Falls

    Hemlock Gorge Reservation

    Hemlock Gorge Reservation is a state-owned, public recreation area and urban wild comprising 23 acres on the Charles River in Newton and Needham, Massachusetts. The reservation is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.

  • jackson homestead newton
    Museum • History museum • Historical place

    Jackson Homestead

    The Jackson Homestead, located at 527 Washington Street, in the village of Newton Corner, in Newton, Massachusetts, is an historic house that served as a station on the Underground Railroad before the Civil War.

  • echo bridge newton
    Historical place • Bridge

    Echo Bridge

    Echo Bridge is a historic masonry bridge spanning the Charles River between Needham to Newton Upper Falls, Massachusetts, and Ellis Street in Newton.

  • saco pettee machine shops newton
    Park • Newton Upper Falls

    Saco–Pettee Machine Shops

    The Saco–Pettee Machine Shops is a historic factory complex at 156 Oak Street in the Newton Upper Falls area of Newton, Massachusetts. Although the area has an industrial history dating to the early 19th century, the oldest buildings in this complex, consisting of about thirteen brick buildings, were built in 1892.

  • episcopal parish of the messiah newton
    Church • Auburndale

    Episcopal Parish of the Messiah

    The Episcopal Parish of the Messiah is a family-sized, Anglo-Catholic parish located in the village of Auburndale in Newton, Massachusetts, in the United States. Messiah is in the Charles River Deanery of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts and the Episcopal Church in the United States of America.

  • evangelical baptist church newton
    Gothic Revival architecture • Church

    Evangelical Baptist Church

    The Evangelical Baptist Church is an historic church located at 23 Chapel Street, in the village of Nonantum in Newton, Massachusetts.

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    Library • Newton Centre

    Newton Free Library

    Newton Free Library, the public library of Newton, Massachusetts, provides an extensive collection of print, non-print, and electronic resources, a comprehensive reference service, and a wide array of educational and cultural programs for people of all ages.

  • needham street bridge newton
    Bridge • Newton Highlands

    Needham Street Bridge

    The Needham Street Bridge is a historic bridge at Needham Street over the Charles River connecting Needham and Newton, Massachusetts.

  • crystal lake newton
    Nature • Natural attraction • Beach

    Crystal Lake

    Crystal Lake is a 33-acre natural great pond located in Newton, Massachusetts. Its shores, mostly lined with private homes, also host two small parks and a designated swimming area with a bathhouse.

  • boston college newton
    Gothic Revival architecture • Universities and schools

    Boston College

    Boston College is a private Jesuit research university in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Founded in 1863, the university has more than 9,300 full-time undergraduates and nearly 5,000 graduate students.

  • first baptist church in newton
    Church • Newton Centre

    First Baptist Church in Newton

    The First Baptist Church in Newton was founded in 1788. Its historic building is located at 848 Beacon Street in the village of Newton Centre, in Newton, Massachusetts. On April 15, 1982, it was listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

  • capt edward durant house newton
    Specialty museum • Museum • History museum

    Capt. Edward Durant House

    The Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds is a historic late First Period house at 286 Waverly Avenue in Newton Centre, Massachusetts, that is now a historic house museum.

  • bulloughs pond newton
    Nature • Natural attraction • Lake

    Bullough's Pond

    Bullough's Pond, a former mill pond located in Newton, Massachusetts, is now a decorative pond in a suburban neighborhood, used for bird watching and walking. In the nineteenth century it was the site of a commercial ice business.

  • dupee estate mary baker eddy home newton
    Specialty museum • Museum • History museum

    Dupee Estate–Mary Baker Eddy Home

    The Dupee Estate, located at 400 Beacon Street in the village of Chestnut Hill, Newton, Massachusetts, was the last home of Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of Christian Science.

  • first unitarian society in newton
    Gothic Revival architecture • Church

    First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton

    The First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton occupies a prominent location at 1326 Washington Street in the heart of the village of West Newton in Newton, Massachusetts.

  • united parish of auburndale newton
    Church • Auburndale

    United Parish of Auburndale

    United Parish of Auburndale, formerly the Auburndale Congregational Church, is a historic church at 64 Hancock Street in the Auburndale village of Newton, Massachusetts.

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Newton – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Newton, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Museum of Fine Arts (Boston), Quincy Market (Boston), Faneuil Hall (Boston).

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    Impressionist art and Egyptian treasures

    Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

    The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) in Boston stands as a beacon of culture and history in the United States. Established in 1870, this grand institution is one of the most comprehensive art museums in the country, boasting a collection that encompasses nearly 500,000 works...

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    Shopping, Market, Flea market

    Quincy Market, Boston

    Quincy Market is a historic marketplace in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, that has become a beloved landmark and a bustling hub for locals and tourists alike. Located in the city's downtown area, Quincy Market consists of a main building, Faneuil Hall, flanked by...

  • faneuil hall boston7.7 miE
    Historic indoor-outdoor shopping center

    Faneuil Hall, Boston

    Faneuil Hall, located in the heart of Boston, United States, stands not only as a bustling shopping center but also as a site steeped in history. Known as "The Cradle of Liberty," it was built in 1742 and has been an integral part of Boston's social and political life...

  • old state house boston7.5 miE
    Original colonial seat and state capitol

    Old State House, Boston

    The Old State House stands as a testament to the rich history of Boston, United States. This Georgian-style building, constructed in 1713, is one of the oldest public buildings in the country and has played a crucial role in the American Revolution.

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    Interactive exhibits and an IMAX theater

    Museum of Science, Boston

    Nestled in the heart of Boston, the Museum of Science stands as a beacon of exploration and education, capturing the imagination of visitors with its interactive exhibits and cutting-edge presentations. This esteemed institution is dedicated to making science...

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Best Time To Visit Newton

Learn when is the best time to travel to Newton weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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May, June, July and August are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in April and September.

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February, April, May, June, July, August and September. Most of it rains in January, March, October, November and December.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Newton?

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What is the best time to visit Newton?

May, June, July and August are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in April and September. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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