How to Plan Your Next Trip

How to plan your next trip to Newton, Massachusetts and enjoy the communities of 13 villages which are part of Newton’s History? Seven miles from downtown Boston, Newton remains self-sufficient with thriving businesses requiring far less commuter traffic for its population, excellent educational institutions and named one of the safest cities in the nation.

Claims to fame

One of those being, Mr. Samuel Francis Smith, author of the song, “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” chose to live in Newton.
Secondly the Fig Newton cookie was named after the city of Newton. Nabisco even provided a 100 inch Fig Newton cookie to the town in celebration of its 100th anniversary in 1991.

Other claims are the cities two symphony orchestras; the New Philharmonia Orchestra of Massachusetts and the Newton Symphony Orchestra. Along with other points of interest:

Crystal Lake is a 33-acre natural lake located in Newton Centre, named by a nineteenth century commercial ice harvester that sold ice cut from the pond in winter.
The Newton History Museum was a stop on the Underground Railroad and today houses paintings, costumes, photographs, manuscripts, maps and historical artifacts.
Exclusive golf courses; Woodland Country Club, Charles River Country Club, and Brae Burn Country Club.

Pick a date

Spring

Be part of the Boston Marathon which is run on Patriots Day, running through the four Newton Hills:
Washington Street,Commonwealth Avenue,Centre Street,Heartbreak Hill

Fall

Here’s a chance to display your artist talents. On the 3rd Saturday of October Newton holds a contest where students can paint Halloween themes on canvas and hang them at local businesses.

History

Weather during summer is warm with temperatures in the 70′s, with winter dipping into the 20′s. Warmest month is July and the coldest being January. Annual rainfall is about 45 inches with November being the wettest month of the year.