Best neighborhoods in Newton
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"Home of the first high school"
- BostonGirl
Unlike most of the Newton neighborhoods, Newtonville has more to offer in terms of commercialism. Newtonville offers many shops and dining out options for the locals as well as those visiting from ne...
"Lots of history and a few great local restaurants"
- BostonGirl
West Newton has changed dramatically over the last several hundred years. What was once a couple of buildings and outlying farms is today a smaller yet complete neighborhood filled with some great lo...
"Upscale shopping and whole foods markets"
- BostonGirl
Newton Centre is not really the epicenter of Newton but does claim the name. Most of this neighborhood is commercial and lies in the shape of a triangle. It is the largest and most significant downt...
"Great elementary schools and historically influenced shops"
- BostonGirl
Auburndale is situated along the banks of the Charles River which gives the backdrop of this neighborhood an enchanting feel. The area is home to some of the better schools in all of Boston, includin...
"Good coffee and plenty of antique shops"
- BostonGirl
Newton Highlands was once an agricultural neighborhood, similar to most of the area in Newton, but today offers a small commercial district amid a significantly residential neighborhood. June is my f...
"Great for families with highschoolers"
- BostonGirl
Oak Hill is a primarily residential neighborhood with virtually no commercial aspect to the area. The entire area is known as Oak Hill Park rather than Oak Hill, almost a community within a community...
"Few shops and eateries, only rich in history"
- BostonGirl
There is not much commercialism in Waban in terms of shopping and dining out. Most residents travel to neighboring areas for dinner out and a movie. Most of the commercial district in Waban consists...
"Antique stores, good elementary schools, and a large mall"
- BostonGirl
Thompsonville is your typical Newton neighborhood. There are a number of antique stores, good local restaurants and homes listed on the National Historic Registry. The most notable elementary school...
"Home of Boston College and the Atrium Mall"
- BostonGirl
The most recognizable place in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Newton is Boston College which overlooks the Chestnut Hill Reservoir. Some of the original farm buildings of the college still exist t...
"Italian influence and old world architecture"
- BostonGirl
If you like Italian food, than Nonantum is the place to visit for great authentic cuisine. Most of the residents of Nonantum come from Italian decent and the culture’s influence can be seen across th...
"First village of Newton, complete with good shopping, restau..."
- BostonGirl
The very first village of Newton was named Newton Corner and established in the early 1600s as a farming community. A lot has changed since then. Today, Newton Corner is a well-established neighborh...
"Natural wonders and prime places to explore"
- BostonGirl
Despite the small size of the neighborhood, there are more historic homes per capita than any other village or neighborhood in Newton. Newton Upper Falls has over a hundred homes listed on the Nation...