What to do in Waltham, MA

Activities, attractions and tours
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Waltham Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Waltham 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

Waltham 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 Waltham 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.

Waltham 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 Waltham.

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 Waltham attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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South Side

Though South Side might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Moody Street Historic District and Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation.

South Side
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Piety Corner

Piety Corner might not have many top sights, but Moody Street Historic District and Lyman Estate are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Piety Corner
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Highlands

When in Highlands, you can plan a visit to Moody Street Historic District and Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Highlands
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Banks Square

When in Banks Square, you can plan a visit to Moody Street Historic District and Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Banks Square
The Beaver Brook Historic Reservation is located near Waverley Square...Massachusetts A nice little day park for a quick hike

North Waltham

If you're spending some time in North Waltham, National Archives at Boston and Beaver Brook Reservation are top sights worth seeing.

North Waltham
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The Lanes

The Lanes might not have many top sights, but Moody Street Historic District and Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

The Lanes

Day trip destinations from Waltham