Guidebook for Watertown
Sightseeing
Mercat de Faneuil Hall
1 S Market StHistoric walk through Boston. Sites aren't clearly marked, but the red line is easy to follow. Download an app or hire a local tour guide to make it easy!
470 residents recomanen
Freedom Trail
139 Tremont StHistoric walk through Boston. Sites aren't clearly marked, but the red line is easy to follow. Download an app or hire a local tour guide to make it easy!
Prudential Tower
800 Boylston StreetMercat de Quincy
206 S Market StFun college neighborhood with dive bars, high-end restaurants, an iconic book shop, burger joint, and more. Walk through the Harvard University grounds or take a tour with a local. Take the 70 bus to Harvard Square Station.
342 residents recomanen
Harvard Square
Brattle StreetFun college neighborhood with dive bars, high-end restaurants, an iconic book shop, burger joint, and more. Walk through the Harvard University grounds or take a tour with a local. Take the 70 bus to Harvard Square Station.
Kenmore Square
623 Commonwealth AvenueHome of Fenway Park! Lots of sports bars for baseball fans.
Davis Square
"Little Italy" with best Italian food in Boston. You can't go wrong; check out the menus, but they will all be good! There's always a line for Giacomo's, even in the cold, so I recommend going early!
405 residents recomanen
North End
"Little Italy" with best Italian food in Boston. You can't go wrong; check out the menus, but they will all be good! There's always a line for Giacomo's, even in the cold, so I recommend going early!
South End
Newbury St & Prudential Center. Lots of high-end restaurants and shopping.
93 residents recomanen
Back Bay
Newbury St & Prudential Center. Lots of high-end restaurants and shopping.
Beacon Hill
Visit the New England Aquarium or take a cruise on the water. Popular spot at night for food and drinks.
19 residents recomanen
Long Wharf
66 Long WharfVisit the New England Aquarium or take a cruise on the water. Popular spot at night for food and drinks.
Chinatown
Parks & Nature
Boston Common
139 Boylston StArnold Arboretum de la Universitat de Harvard
125 ArborwayMount Washington is the highest peak in the Northeastern US, located in Sargent's Purchase, NH, about a 4-hour drive from Boston
132 residents recomanen
Mount Washington
Mount Washington is the highest peak in the Northeastern US, located in Sargent's Purchase, NH, about a 4-hour drive from Boston
One of the few beaches that is reachable from public transportation
77 residents recomanen
Revere Beach
One of the few beaches that is reachable from public transportation
Arts & Culture
Museu de Belles Arts de Boston
465 Huntington AveMuseu de la Ciència
1 Museum Of Science DrivewayBoston Theater District
Casa de Paul Revere
19 N SquareInstitut d'Art Contemporani, Boston
25 Harbor Shore DrHouse of Blues Boston
15 Lansdowne St Concerts and live music near Fenway Park
Biblioteca Pública de Boston
700 Boylston StJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library
Columbia PointWok N Roll Restaurant
1908 Massachusetts AveLive music venue in Cambridge
The Wilbur
246 Tremont StComedy and live music venue
Getting Around
Directions to Cambridge/Boston: Take inbound 70/70A bus to MBTA Red Line, Central Square, Cambridge
Oakland Street
Oakland StreetDirections to Cambridge/Boston: Take inbound 70/70A bus to MBTA Red Line, Central Square, Cambridge
Directions to Cambridge/Boston: Take inbound 71 bus to MBTA Red Line, Harvard Square, Cambridge
Watertown Square
Directions to Cambridge/Boston: Take inbound 71 bus to MBTA Red Line, Harvard Square, Cambridge
Directions to downtown Boston: Take inbound bus from Watertown Square Terminal @ Nonantum Rd & Galen St
52 Dedham Mall or Charles River Loop - Watertown Yard via Oak Hill & Newton Center
57 Watertown Yard - Kenmore Station via Newton Corner & Brighton Center
59 Needham Junction - Watertown Square via Newtonville
502 Watertown Yard - Copley Square (St. James Avenue at Dartmouth St.) via Newton Corner & Massachusetts Turnpike
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15 residents recomanen
Watertown Yard station
Directions to downtown Boston: Take inbound bus from Watertown Square Terminal @ Nonantum Rd & Galen St
52 Dedham Mall or Charles River Loop - Watertown Yard via Oak Hill & Newton Center
57 Watertown Yard - Kenmore Station via Newton Corner & Brighton Center
59 Needham Junction - Watertown Square via Newtonville
502 Watertown Yard - Copley Square (St. James Avenue at Dartmouth St.) via Newton Corner & Massachusetts Turnpike
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Directions back to Watertown: Outbound 70 or 70A bus at bus terminal @ Magazine St & Green St.
88 residents recomanen
Central station
Directions back to Watertown: Outbound 70 or 70A bus at bus terminal @ Magazine St & Green St.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1229 Washington StEssentials
CVS
12 Harvard StPharmacy and convenience store open 24/7
Star Market
370 Western AveMount Auburn Hospital: Emergency Room
330 Mt Auburn StBank of America ATM
120 Beacon StWatertown Police Department
552 Main StWatertown Fire Department
99 Main StAngell Animal Medical Center
350 S Huntington Ave24/7 veterinary services
Food Scene
Modern Pastry.
257 Hanover StIconic pastry shop in the North End. There may be a line outside but it moves fast. Definitely recommended to try at least once; locals usually prefer Modern Pastry, but Mike's is worth the wait
203 residents recomanen
Mike's Pastry
300 Hanover StIconic pastry shop in the North End. There may be a line outside but it moves fast. Definitely recommended to try at least once; locals usually prefer Modern Pastry, but Mike's is worth the wait
Taranta
210 Hanover StShabu & Mein
148 First StGreat seafood and moderate prices with many locations in the area. Check the menus online since they're a little different, but all are great!
92 residents recomanen
Legal Harborside
270 Northern AveGreat seafood and moderate prices with many locations in the area. Check the menus online since they're a little different, but all are great!
The Oceanaire Seafood Room
40 Court St Great seafood but pricey
Great Japanese food and fun experience. Shabu-shabu is the Japanese hotpot dish of thinly sliced meat and vegetables boiled in water. Pick your protein and heat using the cooking pot at your table!
29 residents recomanen
Shabu-Zen
80 Brighton AveGreat Japanese food and fun experience. Shabu-shabu is the Japanese hotpot dish of thinly sliced meat and vegetables boiled in water. Pick your protein and heat using the cooking pot at your table!
Upscale American fare, live jazz & renowned 360-degree views from the top of the Prudential Center. Very pricey but worth it for the experience. Request a window table for the best views of Boston. You can also sit at the bar for drinks if you don't want to splurge on the meal.
156 residents recomanen
Top of the Hub
800 Boylston StUpscale American fare, live jazz & renowned 360-degree views from the top of the Prudential Center. Very pricey but worth it for the experience. Request a window table for the best views of Boston. You can also sit at the bar for drinks if you don't want to splurge on the meal.
Best pizza in Boston, as long as you don't factor in the service. It's not fancy, but it's an experience. They probably won't offer you a menu; they will give you one if you ask but they won't be happy. Old school Boston culture, awesome pizza.
94 residents recomanen
Santarpio's Pizza
111 Chelsea StBest pizza in Boston, as long as you don't factor in the service. It's not fancy, but it's an experience. They probably won't offer you a menu; they will give you one if you ask but they won't be happy. Old school Boston culture, awesome pizza.
Oleana
134 Hampshire St Expensive but great Mediterranean food
Great Mexican food and cheap prices. Located in Harvard Square. They don't take reservations so it tends to get busy in weekend nights but you can drink a margarita at the bar while you wait!
50 residents recomanen
Border Cafe
32 Church StGreat Mexican food and cheap prices. Located in Harvard Square. They don't take reservations so it tends to get busy in weekend nights but you can drink a margarita at the bar while you wait!
Not Your Average Joe's
55 Main StHalfway Cafe
394 Main StGood place for food and drinks close to home
My personal favorite sushi restaurant in the Boston area. Music and brunch on weekends!
74 residents recomanen
The Mad Monkfish (formerly Thelonious Monkfish)
524 Massachusetts AveMy personal favorite sushi restaurant in the Boston area. Music and brunch on weekends!
Great place for tapas. They also have a location in the South End.
169 residents recomanen
Barcelona Wine Bar
1700 Beacon StGreat place for tapas. They also have a location in the South End.
Island Creek Oyster Bar
500 Commonwealth AvenueNew Ginza
63-65 Galen St Sushi in Watertown
Live jazz music nightly and Southern comfort food
35 residents recomanen
Darryl's Corner Bar & Kitchen
604 Columbus Ave Live jazz music nightly and Southern comfort food
Lolita Back Bay
271 Dartmouth St Expensive but great upscale Mexican food in Back Bay
Historic eatery serving chowder & other New England seafood standards since 1826. I recommend sitting at the oyster bar when it's not crowded!
40 residents recomanen
Union Oyster House
41 Union StHistoric eatery serving chowder & other New England seafood standards since 1826. I recommend sitting at the oyster bar when it's not crowded!
Spot Cafe
385 Main StBreakfast and brunch less than 10 min walk
Beehive Restaurant
541 Tremont StExpensive but delicious brunch
Recommended local ice cream shop with several locations in Boston including Harvard Square, Brookline, and Jamaica Plain
298 residents recomanen
J.P. Licks
659 Centre StRecommended local ice cream shop with several locations in Boston including Harvard Square, Brookline, and Jamaica Plain
Union Square Donuts
20 Bow StBest donuts in the Boston area!
Drinks & Nightlife
Brewery tours and tastings. Recommended to go early on weekends before it gets too crowded!
164 residents recomanen
Samuel Adams Boston Brewery
30 Germania StreetBrewery tours and tastings. Recommended to go early on weekends before it gets too crowded!
Bully Boy Distillers
44 Cedric St Distillery tours and tastings
The Lower Depths
476 Commonwealth AvenueSports bar beneath Fenway Park's bleachers. Get there early for a great view of centerfield!
23 residents recomanen
Bleacher Bar
82A Lansdowne StSports bar beneath Fenway Park's bleachers. Get there early for a great view of centerfield!
Cask 'n Flagon
62 Brookline AveSports bar near Fenway Park rated "Top Baseball Bar in America"
Bukowski Tavern
1281 Cambridge StFlann O'Brien's
1619 Tremont StBrewery tours offered and cash bar with Harpoon on tap. Make sure you go early to reserve your tickets!
114 residents recomanen
Harpoon
1 Harborside DrBrewery tours offered and cash bar with Harpoon on tap. Make sure you go early to reserve your tickets!
Miracle of Science
321 Massachusetts AveThe Publick House
1648 Beacon StCraft beer and pub food in Brookline.
Hopsters
292 Centre StCharlie's Kitchen
10 Eliot StStanza Dei Sigari
292 Hanover StCigar shop in the North End
Less than 5 minute walk from the condo. Bar & grill for a quick bite or late-night drink.
Fit-Z's Bar & Grille
451 Main StLess than 5 minute walk from the condo. Bar & grill for a quick bite or late-night drink.
BEERWORKS (No. 1 Fenway/Boston)
61 Brookline AveCraft beer lounge near Fenway Park