- Our list of the best things to do in Newton, Massachusetts, features the top 752 nearby activities — including 324 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Newton, MA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
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Adept chefs instruct on how to construct and serve maki rolls, or helm four-day sushi camps for kids
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The Newton Center Park & Playground features five clay tennis courts, regulation and junior baseball fields, elementary soccer fields, basketball court, play area with swings, and fenced toddler play area with swings and a recreation center.
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The historic Newton History Museum is a museum that collects, preserves, interprets, and exhibits artifacts of local significance. The museum is best known for the 'Civil War' and 'Anti-Slavery' exhibits.
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527 Washington Street, At Historic Newton, Newton, MA 2458
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History buffs will appreciate a visit to Jackson Homestead and Museum. Built in 1809, this house has historical significance as a station on the Underground Railroad prior to the Civil War. Among the displays at the museum is a cellar in which slaves may have hidden.
1.2 Miles
West Newton Cinema is an independently owned and operated 6 screen vintage movie theater. The theater features a lot of silver-age movie antiques and memorabilia and airs a mix of classic, independent, foreign, and mainstream films.
0.9 Miles
Surrounded by historic churches and charming boutiques in the Newton Centre Garden. The garden features pathways of lush greenery and vibrant blooms, lending a relaxing atmosphere for a morning or afternoon stroll.
2.4 Miles
A scenic area, Auburndale Park is included in the conservation lands of Newton Parks. The park features 40 acres of ball fields, a horseshoe pit, playgrounds, grills, and river frontage with ice skating in the winter.
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The 6-acre Forte Memorial Park is a recreational park that has a pre-school play area with swings. The park also features a city memorial site, a lighted basketball court, bocce ball courts, and a stage performance area.
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Located on the campus of Boston College, Alumni Stadium offers stadium benches to see the latest college football home games. The stadium has concession stands spread throughout the facility that offer sodas and refreshments.
1.4 Miles
Newton's Harry Gath Memorial Pool is a 25 yard outdoor swimming pool with a separate wading pool. The facility includes diving boards and a water slide, as well as a shade building with seating.
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Founded in 1998, Exxcel Gymnastics & Climbing is a gymnastics and climbing school that offers a large selection of classes and programs for its students. Classes are available for individuals ranging from toddlers to 18 year-olds.