Newton, the 'Garden City', is composed of 13 Villages. Situated just west of Brookline, Newton boasts a population of over 86,000. Education ranks high in Newton and the two public High Schools, Newton North and Newton South, regularly send numbers of students to Ivy League schools and other top universities all over the country. Both schools typically have graduation rates in the high nineties. More information about schools in Newton can be found here.
Newton provides its residents with many outdoor and recreational activities. In total, there are 22 public basketball courts and 71 public tennis courts. Cold Springs Park provides residents with walking trails, 3 tennis courts, a basketball court, a soccer field and a baseball diamond. A list of all of the city's park can be found here. The Charles River runs through Newton and various types of boating along the Charles can be done with Charles River Canoe & Kayak.
Foodies will also be at home in Newton. Some of the highest rated restaurants include Lumiere and 51 Lincoln. Some newer additions drawing crowds in Newton Center include Farmstead Table and Sycamore. Both focus on using regional and seasonal ingredients. The Biltmore Bar & Grill and Dunn-Gaherin's in Newton Upper Falls continue to impress those looking for 'upscale comfort food' or serve as a great place to watch a game and grab a pint. For breakfast and brunch, it's tough to beat Johnny's Luncheonette and Deluxe Station Diner, both in Newton Center. Keep in mind that Johnny's will get lines on weekends. Deluxe Station is literally right above the Newton Center Train Stop. Yes, the building used to be a train station.
Newton provides its residents with many outdoor and recreational activities. In total, there are 22 public basketball courts and 71 public tennis courts. Cold Springs Park provides residents with walking trails, 3 tennis courts, a basketball court, a soccer field and a baseball diamond. A list of all of the city's park can be found here. The Charles River runs through Newton and various types of boating along the Charles can be done with Charles River Canoe & Kayak.
Foodies will also be at home in Newton. Some of the highest rated restaurants include Lumiere and 51 Lincoln. Some newer additions drawing crowds in Newton Center include Farmstead Table and Sycamore. Both focus on using regional and seasonal ingredients. The Biltmore Bar & Grill and Dunn-Gaherin's in Newton Upper Falls continue to impress those looking for 'upscale comfort food' or serve as a great place to watch a game and grab a pint. For breakfast and brunch, it's tough to beat Johnny's Luncheonette and Deluxe Station Diner, both in Newton Center. Keep in mind that Johnny's will get lines on weekends. Deluxe Station is literally right above the Newton Center Train Stop. Yes, the building used to be a train station.