Waltham, MA

Travel Guide

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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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Piety Corner

Piety Corner might not have many top sights, but Moody Street Historic District and Lyman Estate are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Piety Corner
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The Lanes

The Lanes might not have many top sights, but Lyman Estate and Moody Street Historic District are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

The Lanes
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South Side

4/5(9 area reviews)

While visiting South Side, you might make a stop by sights like Moody Street Historic District and Charles River.

South Side
The Beaver Brook Historic Reservation is located near Waverley Square...Massachusetts A nice little day park for a quick hike

North Waltham

If you're spending some time in North Waltham, National Archives at Boston and Beaver Brook Reservation are top sights worth seeing.

North Waltham
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Banks Square

When in Banks Square, you can plan a visit to Moody Street Historic District and Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Banks Square
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Highlands

When in Highlands, you can plan a visit to Moody Street Historic District and Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Highlands
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 ¥19,713 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
¥19,713
¥22,021 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Waltham. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,316 reviews)
"Nice if you want to stay away from city"

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston Waltham
Seaport Hotel Boston

Seaport Hotel Boston

4 out of 5
1 Seaport Lane, Boston, MA
The price is ¥22,160 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
¥22,160
¥26,543 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (3,273 reviews)
"Our second stay at the Seaport Hotel and everything was amazing. We will continue to use this hotel for all of our Boston visits."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

Seaport Hotel Boston
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

4 out of 5
450 Summer Street, Boston, MA
The price is ¥28,027 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
¥28,027
¥38,659 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,868 reviews)
"Great hotel, nice staff, cool area"

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2025

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
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.
Crescent Suites Hotel

Crescent Suites Hotel

3 out of 5
287 Crescent Street, Waltham, MA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Waltham. Enjoy a fitness center, a business center, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,067 reviews)
"Well kept overall. Love the walking path in the back of the hotel, what a lovely surprise!"

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

Crescent Suites Hotel
Premier Suites - Bay Village

Premier Suites - Bay Village

2 out of 5
1-3-5 Cortes Street, Boston, MA
Stay at this aparthotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Copley Square and Boston Common are located nearby.
6.2/10 (204 reviews)
"good"

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

Premier Suites - Bay Village
Bay Village Suites

Bay Village Suites

2 out of 5
Cortes St, Boston, MA
Stay at this aparthotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Copley Square and Boston Common are located nearby.
6.2/10 (197 reviews)
"Excellent value for the price! I recommend it highly. More amenities in the rooms than they list online, including microwave, mini fridge, coffee, toaster, iron, hair dryer, some clothes hangers. Soap, shampoo and conditioner in the shower. Comfy and clean bed. A charming old brownstone."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

Bay Village Suites
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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