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Newton ma10/29/2023 ![]() Chestnut Hill Reservoir Source: BethMyer / shutterstock Chestnut Hill Reservoir The Gothic Revival Newton Highlands Congregational Church (1906) adds to the quaint scene, while surrounding streets are lined with ornate Queen Anne and Colonial Revival houses. There’s a sprinkling of shops and local services including a patisserie, cafe, old-time candy shop, clothing boutiques and diverse restaurants for vegetarian, Mediterranean, Japanese, Mexican, Chinese and American food. The leafy commercial area here at the intersection of Walnut Street and Lincoln Street is as pretty as they come. ![]() Newton Highlands Historic District Source: John Phelan / Wikimedia | CC BY 3.0 Newton Highlands Historic DistrictĪnother of Newton’s 13 villages to keep in mind is Newton Highlands, which mostly developed after the 1870s. There are a few things to love about this place, one being the striking formations of Roxbury puddingstone and conglomerate, which are popular for rock climbing and bouldering.Īnother is the delightful Houghton Gardens, where paths weave through azalea and rhododendron, and past a stream and little pond.įramed by those formations to the west, Hammond Pond is a haven for waterfowl like swans and geese and has a trail that carries you over wetlands via a boardwalk.ħ. Hammond Pond Reservation Source: Adam Gladstone / shutterstock Houghton Gardensīetween the Shops at Chestnut Hill shopping center and the Boston College campus there’s a large natural park encompassing the state-owned Hammond Pond. The main landmark at the Hemlock Gorge Reservation is Echo Bridge (1876), carrying the Sudbury Aqueduct across the river, but also open to foot traffic for a satisfying view along the river and gorge.Īt the time of construction this was the second-longest masonry arch in the United States, and there’s a path leading to the base of the structure where you can find out where the name Echo Bridge comes from. This state-owned recreation area protects a beautiful stretch of the Charles River, with steep banks wooded with hemlocks. ![]() Hemlock Gorge Reservation Source: Yingna Cai / shutterstock Hemlock Gorge Reservation You could write a whole article for Newton Centre’s assortment of independent retailers but, for a taste of what awaits you, there are galleries, jewelers, a toy store, artsy gift stores, a book shop, homewares, an Italian food market, a pet care store and boutiques for women’s and men’s fashion.įood-wise, the choice is massive, running the gamut from pho to sushi, Thai, bagels, diner classics, farm-to-table New American, French, Chinese, pizza, falafel, authentic Mexican, and that’s just an intro.ĥ. The Newton Centre green forms a long and wide strip up the west side, and at the northernmost point is Newton Centre Playground, the city’s largest public park. The perfect starting point, Newton Centre is the largest downtown area in the city, with upscale shopping, a slew of dining choices and abundant greenery. Newton Centre Source: Wangkun Jia / shutterstock Newton Centre The main campus for Boston College is in the Chestnut Hill village, and as well as the world-class McMullen Art Museum it has a fine ensemble of Gothic Revival architecture. One uniting thread is Commonwealth Avenue, which is famously on the route of the Boston Marathon in April and comprises a challenging stretch known as Heartbreak Hill. Many of these villages, like Newton Centre, are well worth visiting, with pedestrian-friendly streets endowed with locally owned stores, restaurants and other services.Įach village developed at a different time, most around a railroad station, and so each one has its own character and townscape. Nicknamed The Garden City, Newton is a prosperous western suburb of Boston, composed of 13 villages instead of a central downtown area.
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