![]() Newtonville is a predominantly residential neighborhood. It contains the highest stone arches in the world and really “echoes” when you stand under it! Neighboring Hemlock Gorge is a serene area and contains great walking trails. Echo Bridge was built in 1876 and is a 500 foot long granite bridge. The highlights of Upper Falls are Echo Bridge and Hemlock Gorge. Most of Upper Falls is a local historic district, with more than 150 structures. Upper Falls is the smallest village of Newton. One of the country’s first paper mills was built in Lower Falls. Lower Falls is located in the northwest corner of the city and is very suburban with parks, access to the Charles River and a public golf course. The village contains some of the most unique Victorian homes in the city – true Painted Ladies! The village has a great community and hosts Village Day in June, among other special festivals and gatherings. Newton Highlands is a more suburban village that has a small historic district and small commercial district on Lincoln Street. The village is home to the oldest European settlement in the city. Newton Corner is a major transportation hub with easy access to the Mass Pike and numerous bus routes proving direct, express service to Downtown Boston. Crystal Lake is a deep, glacial pond which is open to residents for swimming in the summer. Just outside of the Centre is the popular Newton Free Library and Crystal Lake. The Newton Centre Green hosts many summer festivals, weekly summer musical performances and children’s performances. The core of Newton Centre is located at the intersection of Beacon, Langley and Centre Streets and contains many diverse restaurants and upscale shopping. Newton Centre is the largest and most centrally located village and is often referred to as the “Downtown” area of Newton. A large section of the village has been designated as a Historic District and some unique architectural styles are found throughout – from Colonial to Italianate and Tudor Revival to Victorian. The Chestnut Hill Mall and local shopping plazas provide numerous shopping venues for residents. The village is a mix of residential and commercial properties and is the home of Boston College. Auburndale provides excellent commuting options with easy highway access, commuter rail and MBTA stations and numerous bus routes.Ĭhestnut Hill is named for a series of small hills that overlook the Chestnut Hill Reservoir and shares its name with neighboring areas of Brookline and West Roxbury. The village has a long history with the oldest home dating back to 1730. Real estate in Newton is highly coveted as the city is known for its excellent schools and close proximity to Boston.Īuburndale Canoeing and kayaking on the CharlesĪuburndale lies along the banks of the Charles River and is bisected by the Mass Pike. ![]() Rather than having a single city center, Newton is composed of thirteen villages, each with it’s own distinctive character and neighborhood feeling. Newton is a diverse community that consistently is ranked as one of the best cities to live in the country.
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