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Timeless Attractions Near Boston Cambridge Mass. Hotels
Boston area tourism offers something for everyone. Whether you enjoy history, sports, or nightlife,
our two hotels, located in the center of Waltham Massachusetts are proud to suggest a few attractions
to consider during your travels. Uncover convenience and affordability unmatched by surrounding Cambridge
Mass. hotels and enjoy the best sights in the area.
Gore Place
Engage in a timeless piece of Massachusetts history at Gore Place – The Historic Governor Gore Estate,
located just minutes from our hotels in the greater Waltham area. Tour this early 1800s estate of Massachusetts
Governor Christopher Gore featuring a small farm, as well as a mansion that is often called "the Monticello of
the North".
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DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park
Nestled in a wooded, green, 35-acre setting, DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park showcases modern and
contemporary American artworks by internationally acclaimed regional artists. The café serves light fare,
and the museum gift shop has received top honors from national publications. The museum is closed on Mondays.
The Sculpture Park is open every day.
The Charles River Public Internet Center
The Charles River Public Internet Center (CRPIC) is a nonprofit organization that provides free public
access to Internet computers, free tutoring, and low-cost classes and job training. The CRPIC rents
computer training labs, complete with either 12 or 20 computers plus instructor's station and projection.
All rentals support their community services.
Prospect Hill Park
Visit the largest park in the city (252 acres) containing the Waltham's highest hilltop. Little Prospect
trail is easy and wheel-chair accessible with a beautiful view of Boston at 435 ft above sea level. Other
highlights include a Dinosaur rock, well-developed trail network, picnic table and old stone walls.
Reagle Players
Reagle Players was founded in the summer of 1969 as an outlet for talented high school and college students
by Robert J. Eagle, a Waltham Public Schools teacher and administrator. Through the hard work of its players,
the theatre became better known and respected, as more people from other communities joined. Stop by and catch
a show of your favorite Broadway productions at this local award winning theatre.
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Minuteman National Historical Park
A site that tops the list of many Waltham travel guides is the Minuteman National Historical Park.
The Battle Road Visitors Center commemorates the events on the opening day of the American Revolution.
The North Bridge is the site of "The Shot Heard Round The World." And Lexington Battle Green is the site
of the first skirmish of the War For Independence.
Walden Pond
This popular attraction is the site of Henry David Thoreau's "Walden" and the place where visitors can
come to relax during their Waltham MA vacation. A 300-acre wooded park surrounds the tranquil 64-acre
Walden pond.
Historic Lexington and Concord
Take a short drive and visit the historic sights of Concord - noted for its key roles in American history
and literature, serving as the home for such famous authors as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Nathaniel Hawthorne.
Then stop by the town of Lexington and stroll along the time-honored battlefields that played host to key
engagements during the American Revolution.
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Boston National Historical Park/Freedom Trail
If you're looking to spice up your Waltham MA vacation with a bit of history, then this should be your
number one stop. Follow the red-lined path on a three-mile walk through downtown to the North End passing
such sites as Granary Burial Ground, Old Corner Book Store, Site of the Boston Massacre, Faneuil Hall,
Paul Revere's House and the Old North Church.
Charles River Museum Of Industry
Located in Waltham along Route 128, one of the nation's premier high-technology centers, this museum strives
to be the leading center for exploration of the history of industry and technology.
Paine Estate
This is one of the most architecturally significant sites you'll see during your Waltham travels. Henry
Hobson Richardson's Paine House in Waltham ranks with Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House in Chicago and
Greene & Greenes Gamble House in Pasadena.
Harvard University
This Boston attraction speaks for itself. The world famous university, located in Cambridge, has solidified
its reputation as "the" institution for higher learning since it was established in 1636.
Brandeis University and Bentley
Our Waltham hotel is the perfect place to stay when visiting Brandeis University Waltham, Bentley College,
or other Boston area colleges. Whether you're visiting a graduating student or touring area campuses, these
convenient hotels provide the best combination of access and affordability.
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Barnes & Noble at Boston University
With five floors of books and an almost unlimited supply of gifts, software, clothing and school supplies,
this is the perfect spot for bookworms to get their fix during their Waltham MA vacation. Spend the day
browsing, having a bite to eat at the café and then meeting a well-known author taking part in their Author
Series.
Fenway Park
If you're a baseball fan, make sure to stop by Fenway Park during your Waltham MA vacation. It has created
lasting memories, and heartaches for Boston Red Sox fans, since it opened on April 20, 1912. The Green
Monster. The manual scoreboard. The famous moments. This is a must for sports fans.
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The New England Aquarium
The New England Aquarium opened 30 years ago, and is a star attraction among Waltham travelers. It is
designed to give the visitor an underwater experience with exhibits specially created to connect Boston
with its waterfront. Under constant renovation, the aquarium continually looks for ways to bring about a
better understanding of marine life.
Lansdowne Street
Located next to Fenway Park, this is the Boston attraction for those looking for nightlife. Dance clubs.
Rock clubs. It's all here. Just be sure to duck if a flyball comes over the Green Monster.
Quincy Market
Quincy Market is the most visited tourist destination for Waltham travelers. Grouped around a cobblestone
promenade, this vibrant place hums with the activity of shoppers, diners and sightseers day and night.
Jugglers, magicians, mimes and bands continually entertain a constant influx of passersby.
Faneuil Hall
In the heart of downtown Boston, Faneuil Hall Marketplace is adjacent to historic Faneuil Hall and is
bordered by the financial district, the waterfront, the North End, Government Center and Haymarket. It
is a well-traveled part of Boston's "Freedom Trail."
Lexington Minute Men
The Lexington Minute Men are dedicated to honoring those brave Patriots who have made the ultimate sacrifice
in defense of our Nation's freedom.
Waltham Historical Society
Jake's Dixie Roadhouse
BBQ, Blues, Ice Cold brews
PhotoWalks
Explore Boston with PhotoWalks, historical walking tours with a photographic edge. Explore the city and
learn how to creatively capture Boston's natural beauty and charm in your photographs.
Franklin Park Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo is a 72-acre site nestled in Boston's historic Franklin Park, long considered the
"crown jewel" of Frederick Law Olmsted's Emerald Necklace Park System.
Yankee Whale Watch & Deep Sea Fishing
Exciting Whale Watching, just 35 minutes north of Boston. Fully narrated, Guaranteed Sightings.
'A Must See. One of the Outstanding Reasons to Visit New England' - Editor's Pick, Yankee Magazine.
Voted #1 IN NEW ENGLAND by Charter Fishing Magazine. Ocean adventures since 1944.
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