Guidebook for Watertown
Food Scene
Great for a quick bite to eat in the morning or a late night sugar craving. They're open till 1:00 AM
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Dunkin'
401 Watertown StGreat for a quick bite to eat in the morning or a late night sugar craving. They're open till 1:00 AM
Need a caffeine fix? Bux is the place. You can get your coffee and wait for the 71 bus at the same time, the stop is right outside the front door!
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Starbucks
75 Mt Auburn StNeed a caffeine fix? Bux is the place. You can get your coffee and wait for the 71 bus at the same time, the stop is right outside the front door!
Late nite diner open from about 10pm to 4am. Perfect after a late night on the town.
New Yorker Diner
39 Mt Auburn StLate nite diner open from about 10pm to 4am. Perfect after a late night on the town.
I recommend the Roasted Tomato Basil Pizza (add some bacon), Ahi Tuna Wontons, Haddock dinner, steak n cheese eggrolls and Buffalo tenders. Their salads are really good too! I might even have an extra take-out coupon to give you. Just ask. They also have outdoor patio seating available in the summer. Reservations are suggested for Friday and Saturday nights.
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Not Your Average Joe's
55 Main StI recommend the Roasted Tomato Basil Pizza (add some bacon), Ahi Tuna Wontons, Haddock dinner, steak n cheese eggrolls and Buffalo tenders. Their salads are really good too! I might even have an extra take-out coupon to give you. Just ask. They also have outdoor patio seating available in the summer. Reservations are suggested for Friday and Saturday nights.
Super Fusion Cuisine II
54 Mt Auburn StBest Sushi around! Small space but great food!
Amazing food whether you are vegan, vegetarian or not. (available on Grub Hub for delivery as well)
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Red Lentil Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurant
600 Mt Auburn StAmazing food whether you are vegan, vegetarian or not. (available on Grub Hub for delivery as well)
Just opened in the Fall of 2015 - You have to try the roasted chicken! Great craft beers on tap and superb wine list. Impress your colleagues or date with an evening here. Less than a mile from the house and a bocce court outside. Heated patio seating available as well.
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Branch Line
321 Arsenal StJust opened in the Fall of 2015 - You have to try the roasted chicken! Great craft beers on tap and superb wine list. Impress your colleagues or date with an evening here. Less than a mile from the house and a bocce court outside. Heated patio seating available as well.
Nice local pub with cheap eats and solid beer selection. Lots of TV screens too for catching a game.
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Halfway Cafe
394 Main StNice local pub with cheap eats and solid beer selection. Lots of TV screens too for catching a game.
Excellent food and wine and walkable from the house. They often have groupons too!
The Talk Restaurant
116 Main StExcellent food and wine and walkable from the house. They often have groupons too!
If you're visiting from out of town and heard the name "Mike's Pastry", you don't have to venture all the way to the crowded North End neighborhood to get your cannoli fix. There's almost never a line and it's just as delicious at their Harvard Square location.
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Mike's Pastry
300 Hanover StIf you're visiting from out of town and heard the name "Mike's Pastry", you don't have to venture all the way to the crowded North End neighborhood to get your cannoli fix. There's almost never a line and it's just as delicious at their Harvard Square location.
Decent pizza. They offer carryout and delivery. It's right next to the Arsenal Spirits so if you want to pick up a pizza and some beer or wine, it's your closest option. Very walkable... just a block from the house.
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Domino's Pizza
1033 Massachusetts AveDecent pizza. They offer carryout and delivery. It's right next to the Arsenal Spirits so if you want to pick up a pizza and some beer or wine, it's your closest option. Very walkable... just a block from the house.
Great breakfast on the go option. Their food is fantastic and you can hop off the 71 bus right in Harvard to start your day with great coffee and breakfast.
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Flour Bakery
1595 Washington StGreat breakfast on the go option. Their food is fantastic and you can hop off the 71 bus right in Harvard to start your day with great coffee and breakfast.
This is a really nice diner, perfect for some breakfast and walking distance from the house. You'll often see a line out the door on the weekends so be prepared.
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The Diner At 11 North Beacon
11 N Beacon StThis is a really nice diner, perfect for some breakfast and walking distance from the house. You'll often see a line out the door on the weekends so be prepared.
A great place to watch a game. Recently renovated with more TV's, ample free WiFi, and loads of usb and power outlets built into the bar to keep your device juiced up while you grab a pint, some grub and watch your favorite sports teams.
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Donohue's Bar and Grill
87 Bigelow AvenueA great place to watch a game. Recently renovated with more TV's, ample free WiFi, and loads of usb and power outlets built into the bar to keep your device juiced up while you grab a pint, some grub and watch your favorite sports teams.
Essentials
Want to wind down with a brew or glass of wine on the deck? This place is just around the corner and has a decent selection of craft beer, wine, and spirits. Nada and Rich are the owners & very nice!
Arsenal Wine & Spirits
111 Arsenal StWant to wind down with a brew or glass of wine on the deck? This place is just around the corner and has a decent selection of craft beer, wine, and spirits. Nada and Rich are the owners & very nice!
Open 24 hours for all your last minute needs. Forget something? If we don't have it, I'm sure CVS does. Walking distance from the house.
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CVS
12 Harvard StOpen 24 hours for all your last minute needs. Forget something? If we don't have it, I'm sure CVS does. Walking distance from the house.
This is the closest grocery store, but take note to bring your own reusable bags whenever possible. They no longer distribute plastic bags here. There's a Dunkin Donuts inside and they have a fairly large selection of groceries and produce.
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Stop & Shop
301 Centre StThis is the closest grocery store, but take note to bring your own reusable bags whenever possible. They no longer distribute plastic bags here. There's a Dunkin Donuts inside and they have a fairly large selection of groceries and produce.
This is the BEST local market for fresh produce around. It gets very busy because it isn't too big, but the freshest fruits and vegetables, excellent cheese selection, loads of fresh cut flowers and even a bakery section with beautiful cakes. This place also sells beautiful plants in the lot out front. Their hours are a bit more limited than the major grocery stores though so check before you go.
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Russo's
560 Pleasant StThis is the BEST local market for fresh produce around. It gets very busy because it isn't too big, but the freshest fruits and vegetables, excellent cheese selection, loads of fresh cut flowers and even a bakery section with beautiful cakes. This place also sells beautiful plants in the lot out front. Their hours are a bit more limited than the major grocery stores though so check before you go.
Everything Else
Just around the corner if you need to rent a car.
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1229 Washington StJust around the corner if you need to rent a car.
If you are a Craft Beer enthusiast like us, a day trip to this highly acclaimed brewery might already be on your itinerary. It's an hour away by car and there are often long lines to buy cans of their stellar brews. They usually have food trucks and live music on Saturdays. Check out their beer lineup online before heading out.
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Tree House Brewing Company, LLC
129 Sturbridge RdIf you are a Craft Beer enthusiast like us, a day trip to this highly acclaimed brewery might already be on your itinerary. It's an hour away by car and there are often long lines to buy cans of their stellar brews. They usually have food trucks and live music on Saturdays. Check out their beer lineup online before heading out.
Parks & Nature
Get out on the river with a kayak or canoe. This is a great activity for kids too!
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Charles River Canoe & Kayak : Allston Brighton
1071 Soldiers Field RdGet out on the river with a kayak or canoe. This is a great activity for kids too!
So many great outdoor shows to see here. In the summer, they have free movies on Friday nights!
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Hatch Memorial Shell
47 David G Mugar WaySo many great outdoor shows to see here. In the summer, they have free movies on Friday nights!
This is a great place to go to cool off for cheap ($5) on hot days. Beware, parking is super limited so get there early. There is a great roped off beach area for the kiddos, and you can trek along the pond trails to find other places to take a dip too.
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Walden Pond
This is a great place to go to cool off for cheap ($5) on hot days. Beware, parking is super limited so get there early. There is a great roped off beach area for the kiddos, and you can trek along the pond trails to find other places to take a dip too.
This beach is beautiful and the sand actually "sings" when you walk through it because of the amount of lime in it, it squeaks! You can take a commuter rail to town and it's an easy 10 minute walk to the beach from there. Walk on passes are only $5 per person. Parking can be tricky but still doable if you get there early... be ready to pay $25. Only town residents are allowed to park in the on-beach lot. Or try parking at a meter, but be sure to check it every 2 hours... they ticket quite aggressively.
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Praia Cantante
Beach StThis beach is beautiful and the sand actually "sings" when you walk through it because of the amount of lime in it, it squeaks! You can take a commuter rail to town and it's an easy 10 minute walk to the beach from there. Walk on passes are only $5 per person. Parking can be tricky but still doable if you get there early... be ready to pay $25. Only town residents are allowed to park in the on-beach lot. Or try parking at a meter, but be sure to check it every 2 hours... they ticket quite aggressively.
Another beautiful beach with beautiful views. Parking can be $25 or more, and fills up fast so get there by 10am to get a spot. There aren't any other nearby places to park so if you can't get in, you're out of luck. They have a snack shop and bath house for convenience. Just bring your suit, towel and sunscreen and you're ready for a day in the sun.
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Praia de Good Harbor
Another beautiful beach with beautiful views. Parking can be $25 or more, and fills up fast so get there by 10am to get a spot. There aren't any other nearby places to park so if you can't get in, you're out of luck. They have a snack shop and bath house for convenience. Just bring your suit, towel and sunscreen and you're ready for a day in the sun.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great food and a wonderful venue to see a show too! You can take the 71 from our house, it's so convenient!
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The Sinclair
52 Church StGreat food and a wonderful venue to see a show too! You can take the 71 from our house, it's so convenient!
This brewhall boasts great food, amazing and award-winning craft lagers, and fantastic service. Book your brewery tour online, or just head over for some great food and drink. Might I suggest the chicken wings, bacon and potato pizza, and the Smoke and Dagger black lager? (just my favs)
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Jack's Abby Craft Lagers
100 Clinton StThis brewhall boasts great food, amazing and award-winning craft lagers, and fantastic service. Book your brewery tour online, or just head over for some great food and drink. Might I suggest the chicken wings, bacon and potato pizza, and the Smoke and Dagger black lager? (just my favs)
This brew hall is fun, but if you're going for a tour, head over early in the day and purchase your tickets in person first thing. They never last long and tours book up fast. They don't take phone reservations and you can't buy tickets for another day... only day of. The only food offered at the beer hall are their pretzels. I suggest stopping at Legals Seafood on your way if you'll be looking for a meal.
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Harpoon
1 Harborside DrThis brew hall is fun, but if you're going for a tour, head over early in the day and purchase your tickets in person first thing. They never last long and tours book up fast. They don't take phone reservations and you can't buy tickets for another day... only day of. The only food offered at the beer hall are their pretzels. I suggest stopping at Legals Seafood on your way if you'll be looking for a meal.
Great place to watch a game! They just finished remodeling and they've got loads of flat screen tv's, a vastly improved craft beer selection, fast and free wifi, and outlets at every seat around the bar to keep your mobile device charged.
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Donohue's Bar and Grill
87 Bigelow AvenueGreat place to watch a game! They just finished remodeling and they've got loads of flat screen tv's, a vastly improved craft beer selection, fast and free wifi, and outlets at every seat around the bar to keep your mobile device charged.
Located right next to Jack's Abby, this place has loads of fun things to keep you entertained while you try their excellent barrel aged ales. Pin ball machines, Skeeball, Big Buck Hunter, Tapper, Cornhole, and more! Highly recommend. Looking for a mini brewery pub crawl? I suggest starting at Exhibit A just a 2 minute drive around the corner, then heading to Jack's Abby and end with Springdale. They're so close to one another and sure to please your palate.
Springdale Barrel Room
102 Clinton StLocated right next to Jack's Abby, this place has loads of fun things to keep you entertained while you try their excellent barrel aged ales. Pin ball machines, Skeeball, Big Buck Hunter, Tapper, Cornhole, and more! Highly recommend. Looking for a mini brewery pub crawl? I suggest starting at Exhibit A just a 2 minute drive around the corner, then heading to Jack's Abby and end with Springdale. They're so close to one another and sure to please your palate.
This place is set up in Jack's Abby's old spot. And they're killing it. They often have fantastic food trucks stopping by on the weekends and their beer is so well-balanced. A true hidden gem! I suggest starting here, then head to Jack's Abby then to Springdale to make a day of it if you like craft beer. It is a small joint, so I suggest getting there early if you're looking to grab a seat.
Exhibit 'A' Brewing Company
81 Morton StThis place is set up in Jack's Abby's old spot. And they're killing it. They often have fantastic food trucks stopping by on the weekends and their beer is so well-balanced. A true hidden gem! I suggest starting here, then head to Jack's Abby then to Springdale to make a day of it if you like craft beer. It is a small joint, so I suggest getting there early if you're looking to grab a seat.
Arts & Culture
This library has lots of room for research, studying etc. It is modern and the staff is super helpful.
Watertown Library
123 Main StreetThis library has lots of room for research, studying etc. It is modern and the staff is super helpful.
Museu Isabella Stewart Gardner
25 Evans WayThis outdoor sculpture park is a peaceful place to look at art and nature together. Plan a picnic or just go for an hour or two.
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Parque de Esculturas e Museu DeCordova
51 Sandy Pond RdThis outdoor sculpture park is a peaceful place to look at art and nature together. Plan a picnic or just go for an hour or two.
Museu de Belas Artes de Boston
465 Huntington AveStunning collections here.
Museum of Science
1 Museum Of Science DrivewayGreat for kids and families.
Entertainment & Activities
Red Sox games are a must when weather permits. There are also some great concerts there in the summer as well as tours when the sox aren't playing. It is one of the oldest baseball fields in America!
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Fenway Park
4 Jersey StRed Sox games are a must when weather permits. There are also some great concerts there in the summer as well as tours when the sox aren't playing. It is one of the oldest baseball fields in America!
The aquarium is a lot of fun especially for families.
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Aquário de Nova Inglaterra
1 Central WharfThe aquarium is a lot of fun especially for families.