Most reviewed Tourist attractions in Waltham, United States to visit (Updated April, 2024)

Most reviewed Tourist attractions in Waltham

Explore the city's most talked-about destinations, sorted by the number of reviews. The higher the position on the list, the greater the number of reviews for each place. Discover the pulse of Waltham through these extensively reviewed and popular spots. This list contains 119 places from Tourist attraction category.

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Harvard Square

Tourist attraction

Home to America's oldest university, this iconic area offers shops, eateries & theaters.

4.50 (9.1K reviews) (~9.6 km from centre)

Harvard Yard

Park

This sprawling treed area is the oldest part of the Harvard campus, with many historic buildings.

4.70 (4.6K reviews) (~9.78 km from centre)

Harvard Art Museums

Art museum

Harvard's oldest museum, featuring European & American art from the Middle Ages to the present day.

4.70 (2.2K reviews) (~9.98 km from centre)

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum

Sculpture museum

Museum focusing on American contemporary & modern artists, with a 30-acre sculpture park outside.

4.70 (1.7K reviews) (~8.65 km from centre)

John Harvard Statue

Monument

Iconic bronze statue of John Harvard, the founder of the university, on a 6-ft. plinth.

4.60 (1.2K reviews) (~9.74 km from centre)

Cambridge Common

Park

A site of Revolutionary War history, this park now has fields, bike paths & a creative playground.

4.60 (1.1K reviews) (~9.44 km from centre)

Danehy Park

Park

50-acre green space with activities such as softball & soccer, plus paths for jogging & a dog park.

4.70 (1.1K reviews) (~8.57 km from centre)

Lexington Battle Green

Historical place

Landmark battle green where the Revolutionary War began featuring a historic statue & memorials.

4.70 (1K reviews) (~8.24 km from centre)

Spy Pond Park

Park

Charming waterfront green space featuring a playground, baseball field & boat ramp, plus bike paths.

4.70 (908 reviews) (~8.01 km from centre)

Christian Herter Park

Park

Public park with separate playgrounds for toddlers & older children, plus a theater & gardens.

4.60 (853 reviews) (~8.31 km from centre)

Mystic Lakes State Park

State park

👍👍 Ospreys, Red tailed Hawk, magnificent Bald Eagles.. these are frequent visitors of the park. A real delight for photographers like me.

4.60 (799 reviews) (~9.69 km from centre)

Fresh Pond Reservation

Park

Popular spot for spotting wetland birds & deer with wooded walking routes around a tranquil pond.

4.80 (725 reviews) (~7.6 km from centre)

Beaver Brook Reservation

Park

Historic buildings share this 59-acre park with woodlands, a waterfall, open fields & sports areas.

4.60 (638 reviews) (~3.74 km from centre)

Beaver Brook - Spray Deck & Playground

Park

👍👍 Great playground and splash pad. Busy! But there is ample seating and tables. Restrooms are close, clean and also plentiful. Trash cans are on site. Only downfall is that the parking lot is a decent walk if you can't find a limited street spot. I suggest bringing a stroller or wagon with younger kid...

4.70 (636 reviews) (~3.64 km from centre)

Robbins Farm Park

Park

A onetime farm turned public park, offering a ball field, playground & views of the Boston skyline.

4.70 (635 reviews) (~6.49 km from centre)

Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology

Archaeological museum

Harvard museum with ancient cultures' artifacts & archeology, plus access to Natural History Museum.

4.60 (598 reviews) (~9.95 km from centre)

Charles River Reservation

Nature preserve

This urban park located along the river features paved paths for walking, running & skating.

4.70 (560 reviews) (~8.33 km from centre)

Cat Rock Park

Park

This open space with forests, fields & ponds is a busy off-leash spot for four-legged guests.

4.50 (506 reviews) (~3.91 km from centre)

Prospect Hill Park

Park

👍👍 WOW i was not expecting this to be an actual hiking park. Didn’t know what I was getting myself into bc I drove past it thinking it’s a flat elevation park that’s small. It’s anything but flat and the exact opposite of small. There is a small but free parking lot right at the entrance. I parked here...

4.70 (504 reviews) (~2.66 km from centre)

Brookline Reservoir Park

Park

A walking/jogging track surrounds a reservoir anchoring this 32-acre recreation & fishing area.

4.70 (475 reviews) (~9.89 km from centre)

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Most reviewed Tourist attractions in Waltham, United States