Guidebook for Newton
Getting Around
MBTA = Mass Public Transportation.
Look here: http://goo.gl/u03nJ for map to MBTA subway system.
Pay close attention to the COLORS on the subway lines & the "INBOUND/OUTBOUND" directions. Tip: When you're coming back "home", remember to choose OUTBOUND or you'll never make it.
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Woodland T Stop station
MBTA = Mass Public Transportation.
Look here: http://goo.gl/u03nJ for map to MBTA subway system.
Pay close attention to the COLORS on the subway lines & the "INBOUND/OUTBOUND" directions. Tip: When you're coming back "home", remember to choose OUTBOUND or you'll never make it.
Essentials
67 Studio Rd
67 Studio RoadYour "Home Away from Home".
Star Market
370 Western AveNearest Grocery Store. (Large one)
Travel by car is best. Only 2.8 miles from the house.
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Whole Foods Market
442 Washington StTravel by car is best. Only 2.8 miles from the house.
Whole Foods Market
442 Washington St2.7 miles from the house.
One of several within 10 minutes from the house: 3.6 miles (a straight line down Route 16/Washington Street and you're there)!
442 Washington St
442 Washington StreetOne of several within 10 minutes from the house: 3.6 miles (a straight line down Route 16/Washington Street and you're there)!
Everything Else
"Comm Ave" (as it's referred to) is within a minute from where you'll be staying. It's a common reference point when giving or receiving directions. The same Comm Ave runs all the way to downtown.
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Commonwealth Avenue
Commonwealth Avenue"Comm Ave" (as it's referred to) is within a minute from where you'll be staying. It's a common reference point when giving or receiving directions. The same Comm Ave runs all the way to downtown.
Popular location and reference point when navigating or getting/giving directions. You can get there (by car) by driving straight down Commonwealth Avenue ~ 10 - 12 minutes and you're there.
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Boston College
140 Commonwealth AvenuePopular location and reference point when navigating or getting/giving directions. You can get there (by car) by driving straight down Commonwealth Avenue ~ 10 - 12 minutes and you're there.
Bank of America ATM
120 Beacon StBank
Newton - Wellesley Hospital
Hospital
Newton Free Library
330 Homer StLibrary
Entertainment & Activities
Boston Marriott Newton
2345 Commonwealth AvenueThe Newton Marriott Hotel is only 5 minutes away from your Host's location.
Food Scene
Great Italian food & drink, easy to get to from where you'll be staying.
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Papa Razzi Wellesley
16 Washington StGreat Italian food & drink, easy to get to from where you'll be staying.
Dunkin'
401 Watertown StCoffee, donuts
Bruegger's Bagels
2050 Commonwealth AvenueCoffee & Bagels
It's 2-3 minutes from the house (by car). Walking might take you 20 minutes or so. A good place for pizza and subs.
Tom's Pizza & Sandwich Shop
423 Lexington StreetIt's 2-3 minutes from the house (by car). Walking might take you 20 minutes or so. A good place for pizza and subs.
EXCELLENT barbecue food. Probably the best in all of Boston. 7 minutes away, by car. (They have a very small eat-in option, as most of their business is call-in and take-out.)
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Blue Ribbon BBQ
1375 Washington StEXCELLENT barbecue food. Probably the best in all of Boston. 7 minutes away, by car. (They have a very small eat-in option, as most of their business is call-in and take-out.)
Shopping
Unique shops, boutiques, people watching and restaurants. 10-15 minutes by car or train.
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Newton Centre
Unique shops, boutiques, people watching and restaurants. 10-15 minutes by car or train.
Quaint, one of a kind gift store, with fun, unique cards and gifts. (NOT a souvenir shop.)
Just Next Door
327 Auburn StQuaint, one of a kind gift store, with fun, unique cards and gifts. (NOT a souvenir shop.)