Newton, Suburban city in Massachusetts, United States
Newton consists of thirteen villages spread across 18 square miles of land along the Charles River, just 8 miles west of downtown Boston.
The area, initially part of Cambridge in 1630, gained independent status as New Towne in 1688 and developed water-powered mills for paper and chocolate production.
The Jackson Homestead, constructed in 1809, functions as a museum dedicated to preserving Newton's historical records and architectural documentation.
Newton provides multiple transportation options through the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, connecting residents directly to Boston and surrounding communities.
The Boston Marathon route passes through Newton, featuring the final section of four steep hills culminating at mile 21 near Boston College.
Location: Middlesex County
Inception: 1688
Elevation above the sea: 30 m
Shares border with: Boston, Brookline
Website: https://newtonma.gov
GPS coordinates: 42.33694,-71.20972
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:12
Brook Farm
5.9 km
Alumni Stadium
3.6 km
Watertown Arsenal
4.6 km
Chestnut Hill Reservoir
4.2 km
Norumbega Park
4.3 km
Brae Burn Country Club
2 km
Gasson Hall
3.2 km
Rose Art Museum
5.4 km
Newton Free Library
276 m
Echo Bridge
2.8 km
Cutler Park
6.1 km
Hemlock Gorge Reservation
2.8 km
Cochituate Aqueduct
1.2 km
Dr. Henry Jacob Bigelow House
4.3 km
Boston College Main Campus Historic District
3.1 km
Hammond Pond Reservation
3 km
Chestnut Hill Reservation
4.2 km
Harrington Athletics Village
3.8 km
Armenian Museum of America
3.8 km
American Waltham Watch Company Historic District
4.4 km
John A. Ryan Arena
3.1 km
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
7.1 km
Newton Commonwealth Golf Course
3.1 km
Evergreen Cemetery
3.9 km
Our Lady Help of Christians Historic District
2.3 km
Dupee Estate-Mary Baker Eddy Home
2.8 km
Hammond Pond Parkway
3.5 km
The Chestnut Hill
2.8 kmReviews
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