Hidden gems - Tourist attractions in Waltham, United States not to miss (Updated April, 2024)

Hidden gems: Tourist attractions in Waltham

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Waltham. This list contains 69 places from Tourist attraction category.

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History Cambridge

Local history museum

👍👍 This organization is totally shaking things up! Stodgy old historical society? No thanks. History Cambridge is the future of history!

5.00 (8 reviews) (~8.35 km from centre)

Longyear Museum

History museum

👍👍 One of my favorite experiences when traveling through Boston. Its shows mary baker eddy is not just special to those she inspired, she is an icon and should be seen as such. She made significant contributions to women suffrage by showing what was possible. Without this museum it would have been hard...

4.90 (36 reviews) (~8.32 km from centre)

Armenian Museum of America

Museum

👍👍 Great museum! The staff was very friendly. Exhibits show the history and art of Armenia through the centuries, and one of the numerous brutal genocides committed by Turkey during the last century.

4.90 (32 reviews) (~4.24 km from centre)

Golden Ball Tavern Museum

History museum

👍👍 Amazing trove of history in Westonwith a Tory slant. Lots of rooms and Katie Campbell knows all the interesting details of what life was like in Weston during the Revolutionary War period. Not just for school groups, adults learn so much about the history of Weston. Together with the Josiah Smith Ta...

4.90 (20 reviews) (~6.15 km from centre)

Echo Bridge

Bridge

Grand, landmark brick & granite aqueduct bridge with giant arches, constructed in 1876.

4.80 (136 reviews) (~6.83 km from centre)

Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts

Art gallery

This modern Harvard building by Le Corbusier holds art studios, galleries & film screenings.

4.80 (76 reviews) (~9.97 km from centre)

Hamlen Woods

Hiking area

👍👍 Beautiful woods and trails. We even saw a snapper in the small pond on the trail. It's very cool to see. Map was easy to follow. We walked the trail for about an hour.

4.80 (66 reviews) (~8.78 km from centre)

Houghton Garden

Park

👍👍 Nice place for a short, midday hike. Not much elevation and lots of benches to sit on if you get tired. Street parking and multiple entrances, might be helpful to take a pic of the garden map so you know where to go.

4.80 (64 reviews) (~7.2 km from centre)

Jason Russell House

Historical landmark

👍👍 I am Howard's wife, Carolyn....maiden name is Russell.....I am a DAR member with Jason Russell being documented as my ancestor. I have been to the Jason Russell house several times. It is a 'living' part of our history..well worth the visit. Members of the Arlington Historical Society were very k...

4.80 (33 reviews) (~7.78 km from centre)

Lone Tree Hill

Nature preserve

Various trails through woods & a meadow take visitors around this peaceful conservation area.

4.80 (30 reviews) (~4.44 km from centre)

Old Burial Ground

Cemetery

Early colonial jurists & presidents of Harvard College are buried at this 17th-century cemetery.

4.80 (22 reviews) (~9.52 km from centre)

Codman North

Park

👍👍 Turquoise water. Clean and clear.... Such a wonderful place to swim and enjoy the water

4.80 (22 reviews) (~9.5 km from centre)

Elizabeth Island

Nature preserve

👍👍 In summer, it's well-worth finding your way here. Boat needed, or hitch a ride from a passing Spy Pond kayaker. In winter, one might walk across (strong ice needed) by mid-February, or thereabouts. Let others test the ice first, but don't be afraid to follow. Ice hockey games underway, far out on th...

4.80 (12 reviews) (~7.59 km from centre)

Adolphus Busch Hall, Harvard University

Event venue

4.80 (9 reviews) (~9.99 km from centre)

Prospect View

Tourist attraction

4.80 (8 reviews) (~1.88 km from centre)

Newton Corner Bell Tower

Historical landmark

👍 It’s a bell.

4.80 (5 reviews) (~4.68 km from centre)

Waltham Historical Society

Museum

4.80 (5 reviews) (~0.26 km from centre)

John W. Weeks Footbridge

Bridge

👍👍 Don't go here unless you want to fall hopelessly in love. Seriously it'll turn your life into a cure song/Julia Roberts movie. smells like the tourists have good jazz cabbage

4.70 (143 reviews) (~9.69 km from centre)

Hartwell Tavern

Historical place

👍👍 This is such a beautiful old building with so much history. A short walk from the parking lot right along the walking path.

4.70 (143 reviews) (~9.89 km from centre)

Warren Park

Park

👍👍 Warren Park offers two large playgrounds, one for little kids, and one for bigger kids. There are 8 swings, 2 tire swings, a full basketball court, two baseball diamonds, a large sand box, a teeter-totter, and large grass areas with thick lush green grass to run around in. There are more than a doz...

4.70 (136 reviews) (~6.54 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Tourist attractions in Waltham, United States