Waltham Travel Guide

Tourist 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

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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South Side

If you're spending some time in South Side, Moody Street Historic District and Charles River are top sights worth seeing.

South Side
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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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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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The Lanes

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

The Lanes
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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
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 £129 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£129
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,111 reviews)
"place was nice. I stayed a couple times there. It just needs to be updated. The furniture is outdated."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston Waltham
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

4 out of 5
450 Summer Street, Boston, MA
The price is £214 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£214
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,680 reviews)
"Great customer service , great restaurant Coquette , staff was very helpful and friendly. Would stay there again."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
citizenM Boston Back Bay

citizenM Boston Back Bay

4 out of 5
408 Newbury street, Boston, MA
The price is £160 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£160
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Fenway Park and Copley Square ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,426 reviews)
"Epic"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

citizenM Boston Back Bay
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 centre, a business centre and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,046 reviews)
"Very accommodating, close to food, shopping, and walking trail along river. Dana was great, appreciate the flexibility and understanding"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Crescent Suites Hotel
Temple Place Suites

Temple Place Suites

2.5 out of 5
29 Temple Place, Boston, MA
Stay at this apartment in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Boston Common and Faneuil Hall Marketplace ...
6.8/10 (240 reviews)
"Great place!"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Temple Place Suites
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 Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Copley Square and Boston Common are located nearby.
6/10 (180 reviews)
"Stay was better than I expected for the reviews that are currently on Expedia. My daughter and I stayed here for 2 nights and had an overall very positive experience. Check in and check out were both very easy and hosts were communicative, even allowing us to check out late since no one was arriving ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Premier Suites - Bay Village
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

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.

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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Nice and pleasant suburb

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