YOUR LOCA L GUI DE TO GREAT ER B OSTON
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GreaterBoston
2 TA B L E OF CON T EN TS 4 Arlington 10 Belmont 14 Brookline 22 Cambridge 32 Concord 38 Medford 44 Newton 50 Somerville 58 Waltham 64 Winchester 70 Woburn
The most populated region in New England, Greater Boston encompasses 43 cities and towns in the eastern portion of the state of Massachusetts, bounded approximately by the I-95 beltway (or Route 128 to some locals) and Boston Harbor and Massachusetts Bay Some are part of the 26 2 jaunts of the Boston Marathon, while others are quaint suburbs that feel worlds away from the bustle of the city. The region is also home to some of the most eminent historic sites in the country and more than 110 institutions of higher education,including Harvard University in Cambridge,the nation?s oldest
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Arlington
WE LOVE
No longer a sleepy suburb, the town of Arlington gets trendier by the day, now a destination for adventurous diners and outdoorsy types thanks to its ever-expanding networks of international eateries and bike trails. Start your day with a coffee from Kickstand Café? a café, coffee shop, and pit stop for those riding the Minuteman trail? followed by some time curled up with a book at the historic Robbins Library In the evening, catch a flick at the old-time Capitol Theatre or mosey over to The Scoop N Scootery on Massachusetts Ave for one of their signature sundaes. When it does come time to head into Boston, cruise down Arlington?s revamped bike lanes, then hop on the Minuteman Bikeway all the way to Alewife to catch the T downtown
FOOD & DRINK
Menotomy Grill & Tavern
Fusing Arlington?s rich history with the vibe of an urban,neighborhood featuring live music on Thursday nights
Scutra
Chef-owned destination offers the finest local seafood,game and produce cuisine,with exquisite nightly specials
Magic Bites Bakery and Café
Café and bakery shop with specialty Mediterranean and Middle Eastern vegetable side dishes
THINGS TO DO
Minuteman Commuter Bikeway
A 10-mile paved multi-use rail trail running from Bedford to Alewife station
Cyrus Dallin Art Museum
A historic house on the National Register of Historic Places dedicated to the sculptor Cyrus Edwin Dallin,who was a long-time Arlington resident
Regent Theatre
Historic theatre,originally built as a vaudeville house in 1916,hosts a variety of performances from stand-up comedians to musical groups to circus acts
LOCAL BUSINESSES
Derby Farm Flowers & Gardens
Gorgeous blooms for any occasion,serving since 1999.
Helena?s
Chic boutique catering to women wanting stylish wear that can be worn every day and anywhere.
Play Time, Inc
Funky shop offering arts and crafts goods of all types,including stationery and party supplies.
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Education ARLINGTON
PRESCH OOLS
International School of Boston
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 559
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
St Agnes School
- Students: 339
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Menotomy Preschool
- Students: 89
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Arlington Children?s Center
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 18
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Ranked 35 State-Wide
EL EM EN TA RY SCH OOLS
International School of Boston
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 559
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
St Agnes School
- Students: 339
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
John A Bishop Elementary
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 420
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
John Q A Brackett Elementary
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 488
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Hardy Elementary
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 458
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Cyrus E Dallin Elementary
- Overall Niche Rating: A-
- Students: 481
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Thompson Elementary
- Overall Niche Rating: A-
- Students: 489
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Peirce Elementary
- Overall Niche Rating: A-
- Students: 305
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
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M Norcross Stratton Elementary
- Overall Niche Rating: A-
- Students: 402
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
M I DDL E SCH OOLS
International School of Boston
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 559
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
St Agnes School
- Students: 339
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Ottoson Middle School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 899
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
H I GH SCH OOLS
International School of Boston
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 559
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Arlington High School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 1,411
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- MA State Ranking: 39
Arlington Catholic High School
- Overall Niche Rating: A-
- Students: 675
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
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ARLINGTON
Parks/Recreation
Bishop Feild
Brackett School
Buck Feild
Buzzell Feild
Crosby School Tennis Courts
Cutter/ Reinhart Park
Florence Feild
Gibbs Gym
The Great Meadows
Hardy School
Hibbert Playground
Hill?s Hill
Hurd and Reservior Feilds
Locke School Playground
Lussiano Feild
Magnolia Park
McClennen Park
Metonomy Rocks Park
Ottoson Middle School
Parmenter Park
Peirce School
Poet?s Corner Park
Robbins Farm Park
Robbins Library
Scannel Feild
Spy Pond Feild
Spy POnd Park
Summer Street Park
Thorndike Feild
Ed Burns Arena and Rink
W.A.Peirce Feild
Wellington Park
Whittemore Park
Whittemore Robbins House
Transportation
B US T RA N SI T L I N ES
Route 62: Bedford VAHospital-Alewife Station
Route 62/ 76: Bedford VA Hospital-Alewife Station
Route 67: Turkey Hill-Alewife Station
Route 76: Hanscom/ Lincoln Labs-Alewife Station
Route 77: Arlington Heights-Harvard Station
Route 78: Arlmont Village-Harvard Station
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NEIGHBORHOODS WE LOVE
Belmont
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Only eight miles from downtown Boston, Belmont offers residents great schools, excellent shopping opportunities, and wonderful local haunts It was once known as the ?town of homes? because it is primarily a residential community located in close proximity to the region?s economic centers.The town is also revered for its beautiful parks consisting of open fields, woods, waterfalls, walking paths, and even a sculpture park
FOOD & DRINK
Casale Belmont
This upscale yet casual choice in a converted brick firehouse specializes in classic Italian meals
My Other Kitchen
Petite,down-to-earth restaurant serving Mediterranean-inspired American food from morning to night
The Wellington
Seasonal eclectic American cuisine Everyday food that speaks to the mind,body,and soul
COFFEE SHOPS & CAFÉS
Bellmont Caffé
Established in 2014,Bellmont Caffe is the prime breakfast location in Belmont Center
Ovenbird Cafe
Window-filled cafe & bakery with an assortment of baked goods,classic lunch fare & weekend brunch
The Vintage Tea and Cafe Company
Showroom offering catering services for English-style tea,plus a cafe for take-out scones & coffee
LOCAL SHOPS
Belmont Books
Belmont Books is an honest-to-goodness real mom-and-pop brick-and-mortar bookstore in beautiful Belmont,MA
Westcott Mercantile
Upscale,old-style general store boutique with new and vintage gifts,home decor,furnishings,and local delivery gift baskets.
Revolve Boutiques
Revolve is the largest,independent,locally-owned consignment network in New England.
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BELMONT
Education
PRESCH OOLS
The Kendall School
- Student: 75
- Student-teacher Ratio: 38:1
Belmont Nursery School
Plymouth Nursery School
EL EM EN TA RY SCH OOLS
Mary Lee Burbank School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 374
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- MA State Ranking: 18
Daniel Butler School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 333
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- MA State Ranking: 19
Roger E Wellington School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 562
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- MA State Ranking: 27
Winn Brook School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 431
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- MA State Ranking: 50
Belmont Day School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 336
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
M I DDL E SCH OOLS
Winthrop L Chenery Middle School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 1,410
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- MA State Ranking: 17
H I GH SCH OOLS
Belmont High School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 1,309
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- MA State Ranking: 7
Parks/Recreation
Town Field- Waverly Street
Pequossette Park
Winn Brook Fields
Grove Street Park
Chenery Middle School Field
Underwood Park
Joey's Park
Beaver Brook
Rock Meadow Conservation Area
Lone Tree Hill
Transportation
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Route 75: Harvard via Huron Avenue
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Brookline
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NEIGHBORHOODS WE LOVE
Located just west of Boston?s city limits, Brookline is a coveted urban and suburban enclave boasting verdant parks, nature sanctuaries, and varied real estate? from condo buildings along the main streets to magnificent single-families in the Chestnut Hill, Cottage Farm, and Fisher Hill neighborhoods. Coolidge Corner, one of Brookline?s two major commercial hubs has been attracting shoppers and students for nearly 150 years Meander down Harvard Street and find a diverse array of small businesses and iconic establishments, like Brookline Booksmith and Coolidge Corner Theatre, where names of old classics and blockbuster hits grace the marquee One of the best features of Brookline is its outstanding public school system,consistently ranked among the nation?s best
FOOD & DRINK
Taberna de Haro
Corner taverna offering a massive Spanish wine menu plus tapas in a warm space with sidewalk seats.
Rami?s
Go-to for counter-serve falafel,shawarma and other kosher Middle Eastern fare in a basic space.
Washington Square Tavern
American dishes and many beers are found at this busy,no-reservations standby with wood-lined space.
LANDMARKS & ACTIVITIES
Coolidge Corner Theatre
An independent cinema specializing in international,documentary,animated,and independent film selections and series.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
83 Beals Street ? the birthplace and childhood home of John F.Kennedy.
Larz Anderson Park
A wooded,landscaped,and waterscaped 64-acre parkland.
LOCAL BUSINESSES
The Street
Brings the inviting,walkable feel of a central shopping district to the idyllic neighborhood of Chestnut Hill
Boston General Store
They strive to put a focus back on the world of craftsmanship ? to celebrate the maker and the goods they make
Vivant Vintage
Provide affordable second hand apparel,accessories and housewares as well as local artist made products.
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Education
PRESCH OOLS
Brimmer and May School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 397
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Miamonides School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 428
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Heath School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 552
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
John D Runkle School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 598
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Coolidge Corner School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 919
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
The Park School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 535
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Dexter Southfield School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 754
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
British International School of Boston
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 475
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Ranked 35 State-Wide
EL EM EN TA RY SCH OOLS
Brimmer and May School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 397
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Miamonides School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 428
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Heath School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 552
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
John D Runkle School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 598
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Coolidge Corner School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 919
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Michael Driscoll School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 600
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
The Park School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 535
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Dexter Southfield School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 754
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
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William H Lincoln School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 576
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Peirce School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 842
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Lawrence School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 679
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Baker School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 750
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
British International School of Boston
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 475
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
M I DDL E SCH OOLS
Brimmer and May School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 397
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Miamonides School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 428
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Heath School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 552
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Coolidge Corner School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 919
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
The Park School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 535
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Dexter Southfield School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 754
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Michael Driscoll School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 600
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
William H Lincoln School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 576
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
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Education
M I DDL E SCH OOLS
Peirce School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 842
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Lawrence School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 679
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Baker School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 750
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:
British International School of Boston
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 475
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Beaver Country Day School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 457
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Winsor School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 450
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
H I GH SCH OOLS
Brimmer and May School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 397
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Miamonides School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 428
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Dexter Southfield School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 754
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
British International School of Boston
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 475
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Beaver Country Day School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 457
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Winsor School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 450
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Brookline High School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 2,083
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- MA State Ranking: 34
Boston University Academy
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 222
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
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Parks/Recreation
Corey Hill Outlook
Griggs Park
Chestnut Hill Reservoir
Larz Anderson Park
Coolidge Park
Brookline Reservoir
Ringer Park
Arnold Arboretum
Waldstein Park
Hammond Pond Reservation
Jamaica Pond
Armory Park
Olmstead Park
Herter Park Ampitheater
Savin Hill Beach
Riverwalk Park
Arsenal Park
Hall?s Pond Sanctuary
Pierce Playground
James PKelleher Rose Garden
Transportation
SUB WAY T RA N SI T L I N ES
Green Line C: St.Mary?s Street,Hawes Street,Kent Street,St Paul Street,Coolidge Corner,Summit Avenue, Brandon Hall,Fairbanks Street,Washington Square, Tappan Street,Dean Road,Englewood Avenue
Green Line D: Longwood,Brookline Village,Brookline Hills,Beaconsfield,Reservoir
B US T RA N SI T L I N ES
Route 66: Harvard Square-Nubian Station
Route 65: Brighton Center-Kenmore Station
Route 60: Chesnut Hill Mall-Kenmore Station
Route 51: Reservoir Station-Kenmore Station
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Cambridge
NEIGHBORHOODS WE LOVE
Anchored to the banks of the Charles River by Harvard University and M IT, Cambridge blends its intellectual character with a rich serving of arts and culture The city is certainly known for its highbrow academic pursuits? it has developed into a life sciences and tech mecca in recent decades? but it also boasts its fair share of world-class museums, a thriving music and arts scene, quirky boutiques, and notable restaurants Although just moments away from Boston, this historic city has a persona all its own. Browse through bookstores in Harvard Square by day, and savor virtually every kind of cuisine by night
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Pammy's
Italian plates,like housemade pastas,in a chic but homey space with fine wines & fireplace
Dumpling House
Lively spot for a big selection of handmade dumplings & other Chinese classics
Puritan & Company
Urban cafe serving modern American cuisine & traditional New England dishes for dinner / brunch
ACTIVITIES
Tour Harvard Art Museum
Harvard's oldest museum,featuring European and American art from the Middle Ages to the present day
Stroll Fresh Pond Reservation
Fresh Pond Reservation is home to a 155 acre lake as well as 162 acres of land with trails around the lake that span over 2 miles
Visit Harvard Square
The historic center of Cambridge,Harvard Square is a plaza located next to Harvard Yard,also the center of Harvard University.
COFFEE SHOPS & CAFES
Cicada
Down-home Vietnamese cafe serving banh mi,noodle salads & pastries,plus coffee & specialty drinks
1369 Coffee House
This neighborhood coffee shop covers all the bases: hot espresso beverages,cold brew,seasonal tea lattes,and more.
Curio Coffee
With an ever-changing waffle menu,the excitement doesn? t stop there.After dark,this tiny coffee shop transforms into a natural wine bar with a simple menu (mostly hot dogs)
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Education
PRESCH OOLS
Fletcher-Maynard Academy
- Overall Niche Rating: B+
- Students: 285
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Cambridgeport School
- Overall Niche Rating: A-
- Students: 325
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
King Open School
- Overall Niche Rating: B+
- Students: 383
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Kennedy-Longfellow School
- Overall Niche Rating: B+
- Students: 311
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Martin Luther King Jr School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 326
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Amigos School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 428
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Morse School
- Overall Niche Rating: A-
- Students: 326
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Maria L Baldwin School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 350
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Ranked 22 State-Wide
Graham & Parks School
- Overall Niche Rating: B+
- Students: 381
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
The Andrew Peabody School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 320
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
- Overall Niche Rating: A-
- Students: 336
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
John M. Tobin Montessori School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 311
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 1,037
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Haggerty School
- Overall Niche Rating: B+
- Students: 258
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Fayerweather Street School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 205
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
International School of Boston
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 559
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
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EL EM EN TA RY SCH OOLS
Fletcher-Maynard Academy
- Overall Niche Rating: B+
- Students: 285
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
- Overall Niche Rating: A-
- Students: 1,106
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Cambridgeport School
- Overall Niche Rating: A-
- Students: 325
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
King Open School
- Overall Niche Rating: B+
- Students: 383
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Kennedy-Longfellow School
- Overall Niche Rating: B+
- Students: 311
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Martin Luther King Jr School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 326
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Amigos School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 428
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Morse School
- Overall Niche Rating: A-
- Students: 326
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Maria L Baldwin School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 350
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Graham & Parks School
- Overall Niche Rating: B+
- Students: 381
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
The Andrew Peabody School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 320
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
- Overall Niche Rating: A-
- Students: 336
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
John M Tobin Montessori School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 311
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 1,037
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Shady Hill School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 531
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Fayerweather Street School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 205
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
International School of Boston
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 559
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
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Education
M I DDL E SCH OOLS
Community Charter School of Cambridge
- Overall Niche Rating: A-
- Students: 326
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Cambridge Street Upper School
- Overall Niche Rating: B+
- Students: 283
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
King Open School
- Overall Niche Rating: B+
- Students: 383
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
- Overall Niche Rating: A-
- Students: 1,106
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Amigos School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 428
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 1,037
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Fayerweather Street School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 205
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
International School of Boston
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 559
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
H I GH SCH OOLS
Community Charter School of Cambridge
- Overall Niche Rating: A-
- Students: 326
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- MA State Ranking: 22
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
- Overall Niche Rating: A-
- Students: 1,106
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- MA State Ranking: 90
Cambridge Rindge & Latin School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 1,977
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 1,037
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
The Cambridge Matignon School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 462
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
International School of Boston
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 559
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
H I GH ER EDUCAT I ON
Harvard University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Lesley University
Cambridge College
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Parks/Recreation
Ahern Field
Alberico Park
Alden Park
Anderson Courts/ Giacobbe Dog Run
Bergin Park
Cambridge Common
Centanni Way
Charles Park
Clarendon Avene Playground
Clement G Morgan Park
Comeau Field
Cooper Park
Corporal Burns Park
Costa Lopez Taylor Park
Dana Park
Danehy Park
David Nunes Park
Donnelly Field
Elm/ Hampshire Plaza
Father Callanan Playground
Flagstaff Park
Fort Washington Park
Franklin Street Park
Fresh Pond Reservation
Front Park
New Riverside
Neighborhood Park
Pacific Street Open Space
Paine Park
Pine Street Park
Rafferty Park
Raymond Park/ Corcoran Field
Reverend Williams Park
Rindge Field
Riverside Press Park
Russell/ Samp Field
Sacramento Field
Sennott Park
Silva Park
Squirrel Brand Park
St Peter's Field
Thomas P O'Neill,Jr
Municipal Golf Course
Timothy J Toomey,Jr Park
Tobin Field
Wilder-Lee Park
William G Maher Park
Winthrop Square
Alewife Brook Reservation
Blair Pond
Charles River Basin,Charles River
John F Kennedy Memorial Park
Longfellow National Historic Site
Lowell Park
Magazine Beach
McCrehan Memorial Pool
Memorial Drive Tot Lot
North Point Park
Riverbend Park
Simoni Memorial Rink
Veterans Memorial Pool
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Transportation
SUB WAY T RA N SI T L I N ES
Red Line: Kendall/ MIT,Central,Harvard,Porter,Alewife
B US T RA N SI T L I N ES
Route 1: Harvard Square-Nubian Square Station
Route 47: Central Square,Cambridge-Broadway Station
Route 62: Bedford VA Hospital-Alewife Station
Route 64: Oak Square-Central Square,Cambridge or Kendall/ MITStation
Route 66: Harvard Square-Nubian Station
Route 67: Turkey Hill-Alewife Station
Route 68: Harvard Square-Kendall/ MIT Station
Route 70: Waltham-University Park
Route 76: Hanscom/ Lincoln Labs-Alewife Station
Route 83: Rindge Avenue-Central Square,Cambridge
Route 85: Spring Hill-Kendall/ MIT Station
Route 86: Sullivan Station-Reservoir Station
Route 87: Arlington Center or Clarendon Hill,Lechmere Station
Route 91: Sullivan Station-Central Square,Cambridge
Route 350: North Burlington-Alewife Station
CT2: Sullivan Station-Ruggles Station
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Concord
NEIGHBORHOODS WE LOVE
Known for its American Revolutionary War sites, Concord is a picturesque New England town with preserved open spaces, family-owned farms, and thriving commercial centers Also rich in literary history,Louisa May Alcott, Henry David Thoreau,Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Ralph Waldo Emerson have all called this place home With lush walking trails to ponds, wooden bridges, and beautiful forests, it?s easy to see why this area drew in so many people throughout history
FOOD & BEVERAGE
80 Thoreau
Classy,rustic-chic eatery featuring creative,farm-to-fork New American fare,wines galore & a bar
Woods Hill Table
This comfy New American spot with a patio sources ingredients from its own New Hampshire farm
Adelita
Mexican food from all-natural ingredients & meats sourced from a sibling farm,plus margaritas
LOCAL SHOPS
The Concord Bookshop
Founded in 1940,the Concord Bookshop is your local resource for the best in books - including digital download audiobooks and ebooks.
Patina Green
A celebration of home,garden,people,pets,and treasures old and new!
Nesting
Its eclectic collection of products is lovingly hand-selected by the owner Wendi,who devotedly runs the store
HISTORICAL SIGHTS
Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House
Historic house museum that was the longtime home of Amos Bronson Alcott and his family,including his daughter Louisa May Alcott,who wrote and set her novel Little Women there.
Minute Man National Historic Park
Minute Man National Historical Park commemorates the opening battle of the American Revolutionary War
Walden Pond
The reservation was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1962 for its association with the writer Henry David Thoreau,whose two years living in a cabin on its shore provided the foundation for his famous work,Walden; or,Life in the Woods
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CONCORD
Education
PRESCH OOLS
Little Sprouts Early Education & Child Care in Concord
EL EM EN TA RY SCH OOLS
Alcott School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 540
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- MA State Ranking: 74
Ripley Elementary School
Nashoba Brooks School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 250
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Thoreau School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 441
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- MA State Ranking: 79
Concord Montessori School
Willard School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 429
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- MA State Ranking: 93
M I DDL E SCH OOLS
Concord Middle School - Overall Niche Rating: A - Students: 681 - Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- MA State Ranking: 71
The Fenn School - Students: 320 - Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Peabody Middle School - Students: 742 - Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
H I GH SCH OOLS
Concord Carlisle High School - Overall Niche Rating: A+ - Students: 1,316 - Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
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Parks/Recreation
West Concord Park
Emerson Playground
Chamberlin Park
Rideout Playground
Mandrioli Park
So Meadow Playground
Adams Woods Conservation Land
Pigeon Hill West-Concord-Park Trail
Assabet
Walden Pond State Reservation
COM M UT ER RA I L
Fitchburg Line Transportation
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NEIGHBORHOODS WE LOVE
Medford
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Medford is a historic, and thriving community of just under 60,000 residents from all over the globe
There are acres of open spaces of all sizes and types and there are vibrant small business districts giving you the best mix of urban suburban feel.It is also home to Tufts University, which has its campus along the Medford and Somerville border
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Semolina Kitchen & Bar
Relaxed,timber-clad eatery offering wood-fired pizza,fresh pasta & rotating beers & wine
Bocelli's
Neighborhood fixture with a full bar serving an extensive menu of Italian dishes,including pizzas
Tenoch Mexican
Straightforward restaurant dispensing traditional Mexican fare & beverages in folksy surroundings
THINGS TO DO
Chevalier Theatre
Seating 1,900,this landmark theater features national bands,comedians & other live performances
Wright's Tower
Scenic spot in the Middlesex Fells with one of the best views of Boston
Tufts University Art Galleries
Public center for visual arts at Tufts University
COFFEE SHOPS & CAFÉS
Temper Café
Cafe in Medford,serving local,sustainable food by staff who are passionate about service and community
Tasty Cafe & Kitchen
Independent cafe and espresso bar located just outside of Tufts University in Medford?s Hillside neighborhood.
Lola's Coffee Shop and More
Lola's Coffee and More is a takeout coffee bar where you can choose and make your coffee from our brews of the day We also have baked goods including some with an Asian flair as well as allergen-free treats
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Education
PRESCH OOLS
Little Sprouts Early Education & Child Care in Medford
Teddy Bears Day Care
Youbellor Day Care
St. Joseph School
Play Academy
Launch & Learn EduCare Center
Gummybears Daycare Center
Gentle Dragon Preschool
West Side Preschool
Six Acres Nursery School
Merry-Go-Round Nursery School
Happy Child Family Daycare
Grace Works
Hoppy Bears Family Day Care
Oakland Children's Center
Roberts Elementary School
Kids' Corner Day Cafe
EL EM EN TA RY SCH OOLS
Brooks School
- Overall Niche Rating: B
- Students: 522
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Roberts Elementary School
- Overall Niche Grade: B- Students: 517
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
John J. McGlynn Elementary School
- Overall Niche Rating: C+
- Students: 443 - Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Missituk Elementary School
- Overall Niche Rating: C+
- Students: 409 - Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
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M I DDL E SCH OOLS
Andrews Middle School
- Overall Niche Rating: B
- Students: 458
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
John J McGlynn Middle School
- Overall Niche Rating: C+
- Students: 457
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
H I GH SCH OOLS
Medford High School
- Overall Niche Rating: B+
- Students: 1,207
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Curtis-Tufts School
- Students: 12
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
H I GH ER EDUCAT I ON
Tufts University
- Overall Niche Grade: A+
- Students: 6,509
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
- Students: 17
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
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Parks/Recreation
Carr Park
Hickey Park
Prescott Park
Harris Park
Morrison Park
Magoun Park
Logan Park
McNally Park
Victory Park
Hastings Heights
Playstead Park
Thomas Brooks Park
Dugger Park
Capen Park
Grant Park
Cummings Park
Memorial Park
Barry Park
Royall Park
Brook Park
Tufts Park
Columbus Park
Hormel Stadium Facility and Riverbend Park
Wright's Pond
Transportation
SUB WAY
Green Line: Medford/ Tufts
Orange Line: Malden Center
COM M UT ER RA I L
Lowell Line
B US T RA N SI T L I N ES
Route 87: Clarendon Hill or Arlingotn Center
Route 88: Clarendon Hill
Route 89: Davis - Sullivan
Route 90: Davis - Assembly
Route 94: Davis - Medford Square
Route 95: West Medford or Arlington Center
Route 96: Harvard - Medford Square
Route 97: Malden - Wellington
Route 99: Woodland Road - Wellington
Route 100: Wellington
Route 101: Sullivan - Malden
Route 104: Malden-Sullivan
Route 105: Malden-Sullivan
Route 106: Lebanon Loop - Wellington Station
Route 108: Linden Square - Wellington
Route 131: Melrose Highlands - Malden
Route 132: Redstone - Malden
Route 137: Reading Depot - Malden
Route 134: North Woburn - Wellington Station
Route 354: Burlington - Wellington
Route 411: Kennedy Drive or Jack Satter HouseMalden Center Station
Route 430: Saugus Center - Malden Center Station
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NEIGHBORHOODS WE LOVE
Newton
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Home to many outdoor activities, historical sites, and the namesake of the Fig Newton, Newton offers residents a patchwork of villages with close proximity to downtown Boston Scenic lakes, ponds, and picnic spots across from rivers are sprinkled around the town. In between these sites are restaurants, coffee shops,bars,and shops
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Social Restaurant & Bar
Modern American bistro offering burgers,pizza & pasta,plus a bar scene & live music
Farmstead Table
A small menu of farm-to-table New American fare is offered in a homey,tranquil setting
O'Hara's Food & Spirits
A traditional,wood-clad Irish gathering spot for pub grub,pizza & pints from the horseshoe bar
THINGS TO DO
Jackson Homestead and Museum
A historic house that served as a station on the Underground Railroad before the Civil War
Enjoy an ice cream at Cabot's
Family-friendly diner with dozens of ice cream flavors & three square meals in a nostalgic setting
The Shops at Chestnut Hill
The Shops at Chestnut Hill is a two-level enclosed shopping mall,located in the Chestnut Hill section of Newton
LOCAL SHOPS
Karma Fine Crafts
Artisanal gift shop in support of fair trade boasting global jewelry,art,carpets & home decor
The Antique Shop
Old-fashioned antiques shop displaying an eclectic collection from African art to vintage jewelry
Newtonville Books
Independent bookstore hosting readings & release parties,plus events for young readers
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Education
PRESCH OOLS
Teddy Bear Club Preschool
Toddler Loving Care Nursery School- Newton
Jewish Creative Preschool
The Creative Kid Studio
Upper Falls Nursery School
- Student-teacher Ratio: 6:1
Bright Horizons at Newton
- Students: 11
- Student-teacher Ratio: 3:1
Happy Child Day Care Center
- Students: 11
Artisan Childcare Center
- Student-teacher Ratio: 6:1
Walnut Park Montessori School
- Students: 116
- Student-teacher Ratio: 7:1
Temple Shalon Nursery School
Newton School for Children
Bower Cooperative Nursery School
EL EM EN TA RY SCH OOLS
C C Burr
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 339
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Ward Elementary School
- Overall Niche Grade: A+
- Students: 216
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- MA State Ranking: 31
Mason-Rice Elementary School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 366
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- MA State Ranking: 37
Memorial Elementary School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 404
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Franklin Elementary School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 379
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- MA State Ranking: 47
Pierce Elementary School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 238
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- MA State Ranking: 51
Countryside Elementary School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 369
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
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Horace Mann Elementary School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 377
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- MA State Ranking: 60
A.E. Angier Elementary School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 428
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- MA State Ranking: 63
Bowen Elementary School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 3342
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- MA State Ranking: 64
Underwood Elementary School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 225
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- MA State Ranking: 80
Zervas Elementary School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 393
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- MA State Ranking: 89
Cabot Elementary School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 379
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- MA State Ranking: 92
Williams Elementary School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 246
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Lincoln-Eliot Elementary School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 252
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
M I DDL E SCH OOLS
Charles E Brown Middle School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 794
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- MA State Ranking: 14
FA Day Middle School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 956
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- MA State Ranking: 27
Bigelow Middle School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 506
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- MA State Ranking: 31
H I GH SCH OOLS
Newton High School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 2,703
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- MA State Ranking: 6
Bigelow Middle School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 1,869
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- MA State Ranking: 9
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Parks/Recreation
Farlow Park
Edmunds Park
Forte Park
Burr Park
Cabot Park
Chaffin Park
Cold Spring Park
Boyd Park
Coletti-Magni Park
Charlesbank Park
Carleton Park
Emerson Playground
Nahanton Park
Newton Centre Playground
Nahanton Park
Newton Centre Playground
Eliot Memorial Park
Kennard Park
Stearns Park
Webster Park
Albemarie Field
Davis Playground
Wells Park
Pellegrini Park
Bobby Braceland Playground
Kenrick Park
Wellington Park
West Newton Parks
Richard McGrath Park
Cronin's Cove
Allison Park
Avery Woods
Auburndale Park
Claflin Playground
Crystal Lake Beach
Bowen Upper Field
Newton Centre Green
Levingston Cove
Bullough's Pond
Transportation
COM M UT ER RA I L
Green Line D: Newton Centre
COM M UT ER RA I L
Worcester/ Framingham Line
B US T RA N SI T L I N ES
Route 52: Dedham Mall
Route 59: Needham Junction - Watertown Square
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NEIGHBORHOODS WE LOVE
Somerville
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Somerville is a bustling town with different nodes of business activity Assembly Square, Ball Square, Davis Square,Magoun Square,Powder House Square,and many more make up an elaborate network of communities. Each square has its own personality, Davis Square is known for its vibrant nightlife while Assembly has large-scale retail options and Union Square has great restaurants and bars Everyone can find their place in one area or another of Somerville
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Sarma Restaurant
A modern Mediterranean menu,featuring meze & Middle Eastern favorites,is offered in colorful digs
Juliet
Classic technique & youthful edge meet at an intimate Euro-style cafe emphasizing breakfast & lunch
Rosebud American Kitchen & Bar
The iconic diner is reborn as an American restaurant serving chef-driven fare & craft cocktails
THINGS TO DO
Bow Market
Former storage building featuring local boutiques,cafes & art shops around a central courtyard
Somerville Theater
An over 100-year-old independent movie theater and concert venue in Davis Square
Aeronaut Brewing
At this brewer/ taproom,beer fans sip craft suds,listen to live music & play arcade games
COFFEE SHOPS & CAFÉS
Nine Bar Espresso
Spin-off of Simon?s Coffee Shop serving nitro cold brew on tap,java drinks,pastries & sandwiches
Diesel Cafe
High-end coffee,pool tables & light,veggie-friendly fare in a hip,industrial space
Bloc Cafe
Locally sourced light fare & coffee are served at this cafe in an old bank with a vault & patio
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Education
PRESCH OOLS
Capuano Early Childhood Center
- Overall Niche Rating: B+
- Students: 195
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
EL EM EN TA RY SCH OOLS
Benjamin G. Brown School
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 181
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
John F Kennedy Elementary School
- Overall Niche Rating: A-
- Students: 436
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
M I DDL E SCH OOLS
Dr Albert F Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
- Overall Niche Rating: B-
- Students: 544
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Grades: K-8
Winter Hill Community School
- Overall Niche Rating: B-
- Students: 418
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Grades: K-8
East Somerville Community School
- Overall Niche Rating: B-
- Students: 697
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Grades: K-8
Arthur D Healey School
- Overall Niche Rating: B-
- Students: 457
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Grades: K-8
Next Wave Junior High School
- Overall Niche Rating: A-
- Students: 18
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
H I GH SCH OOLS
Somerville High School
- Overall Niche Rating: A-
- Students: 1,304
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Full Circle High School
- Students: 52
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
H I GH ER EDUCAT I ON
Lincoln Technical Institute
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Parks/Recreation
Blessings of the Bay Park
Sylvester Baxter Riverfront Park
Draw 7 Park
Grimmons Park
Healey School Community Playground
Mystic Housing Development
Middlesex Park & Plaza
Partners Healthcare Public Space
MaxPac Square & Dog Park
Henry Hansen Park
Albion Playground
Somerville Junction Park
Hoyt-Sullivan Playground
Winter Hill School Community Playground
Marshall Street Playground
Edward Leathers Community Park
Cremin Playground
Foss Park
Chuckie Harris Park
East Somerville School Community Playground
Symphony Park
Perkins Playground
Florence Playground
Glen Park
Zero New Washington
Central Hill Park
Cummings School Community Playground
Avon Street Garden
Quincy Street Park
Osgood Park
Somerville Community Growing Center
Nunziato Field
Walnut Street Park
Prospect Hill Park
Corbett-McKenna Park
Stone Place Park
ArtFarm
Allen Street Playground & Community Garden
South Street Farm
Lincoln Park
Perry Park
Palmacci Playground
Conway Park
Durell Community Park
Kennedy School Community Playground
Dickerman Playground
Morse-Kelley Playground
Bailey Park
Trum Field
Lexington Park
Community Path
Kennedy Park
Seven Hills Park
Alewife Linear Park
Hodgkins-Curtin Park
Brown School Community Playground
Nathan Tufts/ Powderhouse Park
Tufts Playing Fields
Powderhouse School Community Park
WSomerville Neighborhoods School Playground
Woodstock Playground
North Street/ Veterans Playground
Alewife Brook Reservation
Dilboy Field
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SUB WAY T RA N SI T L I N ES
Red Line: Davis Square
B US T RA N SI T L I N ES
Route 88: Clarendon Hill,Lechmere
Route 90: Davis,Assembly
Route 80: Arlington Center,Lechmere
Route CT2: Sullivan,Ruggles
Route 86: Sullivan,Reservoir
Route 89: Clarendon Hill,Davis Station,Sullivan Square Station
Route 91: Sullivan Square Station
Route 93: Sullivan Square Station
Route 95: Sullivan Square Station
Route 104: Sullivan
Route 105: Sullivan
Route 109: Sullivan Transportation
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Waltham
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NEIGHBORHOODS WE LOVE
Just thirty minutes outside of Boston, Waltham has its own storied past and bustling future With new bio and med tech opportunities, a booming art scene, and two private universities, Waltham has become a hot spot for young professionals in recent years. Moody Street, known to the locals as Restaurant Row,is lined with local quality restaurants and shops that culminate in an energetic nightlife
Spend your weekends fishing and your summer evenings on a walk around the Charles River Walk
FOOD & DRINK
Jaco's
Inviting haunt boasting a large beer selection,familiar American pub grub,and live music
In a Pickle
As seen on Diners,Drive-ins,and Dives,this casual daytime eatery offers breakfast and lunch in a modern-looking space and comfy baquettes.
Gustazo Cuban Restaurant and Cafe
Compact throwback with an Old Havana motif and Latin flair preparing Cuban dishes with a modern twist. American dishes and many beers are found at this busy,no-reservations standby with wood-lined space
THINGS TO DO
Gore Place
A 50-acre country estate in the city,grand mansion steeped in history,a farm and an invaluable community resource
Rose Art Museum
The Rose Art Museum has been dedicated to collecting and exhibiting modern and contemporary art at Brandeis University since 1961
Prospect Hill Park
This wooded natural park is filled with hiking trails and scenic vistas
COFFEE SHOPS & CAFES
Cafe On The Common
Neighborhood American cafe serving specialty coffees,sandwiches,and baked goods in a relaxed setting
Common Good Co
A locally-owned coffee shop and co-working space focused not just on profits,but on creating a wave of positive change for all mankind
Indulgenza Desserts & Pastries
Local cafe offering coffee,empanadas,and in-house made desserts.
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PRESCH OOLS
Cadence Academy Preschool
- Overall Niche Rating: A
- Students: 11
Little Dragon Preschool Waltham
- Students: 28
Discovery Village Child Care Center
- Students: 121
EL EM EN TA RY SCH OOLS
James Fitzgerald Elementary School
- Overall Niche Rating: B
- Students: 372
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Students: 458
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Thomas R Plymtpon Elementary School
- Overall Niche Rating: B
- Students: 377
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
William F Stanley Elementary School
- Overall Niche Rating: B
- Students: 407
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Northeast Elementary School
- Overall Niche Rating: B-
- Students: 482
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
- Overall Niche Rating: C+
- Students: 413
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
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M I DDL E SCH OOLS
John W McDevitt Middle School
- Overall Niche Rating: B
- Students: 669
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
John F Kennedy Middle School
- Overall Niche Rating: B
- Students: 535
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
H I GH SCH OOLS
Gann Academy
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 286
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Chapel-Hill Chauncy Hall School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 192
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Waltham Senior High School
- Overall Niche Rating: B
- Students: 1,620
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
H I GH SCH OOLS
Brandeis University Bentley Unviersity
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Parks/Recreation
Prospect Hill Park
James P.Falzone Memorial Park
Veteran's Memorial Complex
Bobby Connors Playground
Cedarwood Playground
Cornelia Warren Park
Drake Playground
Elsie Turner Field
Graverson Playground
Hillcroft Playground
"Jack" Koutoujian Playground
Lazazzero Park
Logan Park
Lowell Field
McDonald Playground
McKenna Playground
Monsignor McCabe Playground
Nipper Maher Park
Peter Gilmore Playground
Pond End Tot Lot
THompson Playground
Transportation
COM M UT ER RA I L
Fitchburg Line
B US T RA N SI T L I N ES
Route 338: Washington Street @Bacon StreetRiverside Station
Route 70: Franklin Street @Sidney Street-Main
Shopping Center @Marshalls
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Winchester
NEIGHBORHOODS WE LOVE
Winchester is a quintessential New England village surrounded by premiere outdoor recreational, shopping, dining, and cultural opportunities This offers residents a dense suburban feel while only eight miles north of Boston. A rich histroy, great restaurants, and a packed community events calendar draw many to the town
FOOD & DRINK
Lucia Ristorants
Neighborhood fixture for family-style Italian fare serves classic dishes amid old-country decor
Black Horse Tavern
Popular pub creates an inviting atmosphere with booth seating,a central fireplace & a diverse menu
Andrea's Pizza Winchester
Counter-service joint turning out Greek-style pizzas,plus salads,gyros & subs
THINGS TO DO
Griffin Museum-Photography
Nonprofit organization dedicated solely to the art of photography Through exhibitions,programs,and lectures,they strive to encourage a broader understanding and appreciation of the visual,emotional, and social impact of photographic art.
Wright-Locke Farm
Historic farm grows and sells produce and offers educational programs for children and adults on land now owned by the Wright-Locke Land Trust
Winter Pond
Local pond is great for fishing,canoeing,and ice-skating in the winter
LOCAL SHOPS
The Hive
The Hive is about creating a gathering place for women of all ages to come together,connect with friends,and enjoy fun,vibrant fashion
Book Ends
Charming bookshop features a range of bestselling titles for all ages,plus frequent author events
Home
A cozy shop filled with goods for living & giving
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Education
PRESCH OOLS
Preschool Social Academy
Creative Corner School
Winchester Co-Op Nursery
Children's Old School
Little Planet Preschool
Kid Connection
The Creative Kids Studio
EL EM EN TA RY SCH OOLS
Vinson-Owen Elementary School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 411
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- MA State Ranking: 7
Ambrose Elementary School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 345
- Student-teacher Ratio: 11:1
- MA State Ranking: 22
Lincoln Elementary School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 347
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- MA State Ranking: 41
Muraco Elementary School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 345
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- MA State Ranking: 41
Lynch Elementary School
- Overall Niche Grade: A+
- Students: 506
- Student-teacher Ratio: 12:1
- MA State Ranking: 42
M I DDL E SCH OOLS
MaCall Middle School
- Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 1,059
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- MA State Ranking: 7
H I GH SCH OOLS
Winchester High School - Overall Niche Rating: A+
- Students: 1,349
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- MA State Ranking: 23
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Parks/Recreation
McDonald Field
Ginn Field
Well Park
Vinson-Owen Science Park
Mt Pisgah
Winchester Community Park
Town Common
Glen Green
Sandy's Island Loop Trail
Brooks Parkhurst Town Forest
Tri Community Greenway
Shannon Beach Playground
Winchester Skate Park
Mystic Lakes State Park
COM M UT ER RA I L
Lowell Line Transportation
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Woburn
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First settled in 1640 and incorporated as a distinct township in 1642, it is thus one of the oldest and most historic communities in New England The Woburn of today is a mix of quiet residential neighborhoods, vibrant office and industrial parks, and wooded conservation areas, such as the HOrn Pond Reservation, Forest Park, and Shaker Glen Beautiful historic architecutre, wooded conservation areas,and community events draw in residents and visitors alike
FOOD & DRINK
Sogno
Place to gather with family and friends over a delicious meal inspired by the culture,history,and warmth of Italian hospitality.
Sichuan Garden
Sleek restaurant offering spicy Sichuan dishes,as well as a bar with specialty cocktails.
The Restaurant
Family-friendly cafeteria putting out American comfort foods in simple digs with bare wood tables.
THINGS TO DO
Horn Pond
102-acre water body along the Aberjona River where one can kayak,fish,or stroll around using teh walking path.
Woburn Public Library
National Historic Landmark in Woburn designed by architect H.H.Richardson,the Romanesque Revival building was a bequest of the Winn family and established in 1856
Live by Skin
Self-care like no other,skin care studio & boutique in Woburn
COFFEE SHOPS & CAFES
Studio Cafe
Top-notch coffee and baked in-house pastries and desserts Specialty sandwiches and smoothies
Roma's Bakery
Stalwart,straightforward Italian bakery with sandwiches,pizza & many specialty pies & pastries.
Empower Women
Offers health-focused shakes and teas to the Greater Boston area.
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Education
PRESCH OOLS
Primrose School of Woburn
Little Sprouts Early Education & Child Care in Woburn
Woburn KinderCare
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Students: 11
Moppets Child Care
Global Children School
Artisan Childcare Center
Rosa's Day Care
Puddle Duck Daycare
Ms. Mahmuda's NeighborSchool
Launch and Learn Educare Center
My Montessori
Ms. Mamyrah's NeighborSchool
Little Hands Big Hearts Preschool
Tender Loving Big Hearts
Preschool
Tender Loving Care Childcare Centers
Little Folks Day Care
World of Wonder Inc
Sweet Peas Home Daycare
Honey Bear Childcare
Sunshine & Smiles Family Day Care and Preschool
North Suburban YMCA Daycare
EL EM EN TA RY SCH OOL
Linscott-Rumford Elementary School
- Overall Niche Rating: A-
- Students: 205
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Mary D Altavesta Elementary School
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Students: 227
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Shamrock Elementary School
- Overall Niche Rating: B-
- Students: 226
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Reeves Elementary School
- Overall Niche Rating: B-
- Students: 434
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Goodyear Elementary School
- Overall Niche Rating: B-
- Students: 301
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Malcolm White Elementary School
- Overall Niche Rating: C+
- Students: 291
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
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M I DDL E SCH OOLS
John F Kennedy Middle School
- Overall Niche Rating: B-
- Students: 493
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Daniel L Joyce Middle School
- Overall Niche Rating: C+
- Students: 477
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
H I GH SCH OOLS
Woburn High School
- Overall Niche Rating: B
- Students: 1,225
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
H I GH ER EDUCAT I ON
Catherine Hinds Institute of Ethics
ITT Technical Institute-Woburn
Millennium Training Institute
- Students: 125
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1
Parks/Recreation
Leland Park
Horn Pond
Clapp Park
Weafer Park
Unicorn Park
Ice House Park
Fleming Field
Ferullo Field
Rag Rock Hill Park
Moose Park
Tarky Park
Lions Park
Whispering Hill Park
Woburn Dog Park
Well Field
Sisitzky Park
Shaker Glen
Kennedy Middle School Park
Military Park
Woburn Common
Cranberry Bog Conservation Area
Revolution Memorial Space
Aberjona Nature Trail
Line Transportation
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COM M UT ER RA I L
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