What to do in Newton, MA

Activities, attractions and tours
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Newton Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Newton has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Newton is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Newton to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Newton Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Newton.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Newton attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Auburndale

4/5(21 area reviews)

If you're looking for abundant dining options and stunning river views, Auburndale might be a great stop. Notable sights like Pulsifer's Cove are also worth visiting, and you might jump aboard the metro at Riverside Station or Woodland Station to get around town.

Auburndale
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Newton Corner

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Newton Corner, you might make a stop by sights like Charles River Reservation and Jackson Homestead and Museum.

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Newton Center

The restaurants and churches make Newton Center worth a stop. Make a stop by The Silver Woman, and jump on the metro at Newton Centre Station to get around the area.

Newton Center
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West Newton

The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit West Newton. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Moody Street Historic District and Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation are a few top sights nearby.

West Newton
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Newtonville

While Newtonville might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Gore Place and Harvard Square.

Newtonville
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Newton Highlands

While you're strolling through Newton Highlands, you may want to check out the restaurants and live music. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at Newton Highlands Station or Eliot Station.

Newton Highlands

Day trip destinations from Newton