Arlington Heights and Boston Trip Planning

Johanna Jo Bruna
Arlington Heights and Boston Trip Planning

Local Restaurants & Local Facilities

Local places I love to eat or hang out. ​Monday - Saturday: 5pm - 9pm Sunday Brunch: 11am - 2pm​ Sunday Dinner: 5pm - 9pm
Hmm Love the truffle fries and the Molten chocolate cake at this Bistro.
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Tryst
689 Massachusetts Ave
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Hmm Love the truffle fries and the Molten chocolate cake at this Bistro.
$$$-For your Foodie, this place has wonderful dishes. A true culinary experience awaits you.
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Scutra
92 Summer St
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$$$-For your Foodie, this place has wonderful dishes. A true culinary experience awaits you.
$$ Always Fresh. This is sushi/sports bar as well as restaurant. Love the tempura, Sushi-Dragon Maki, Udon, Yakisoba
Sono
471 Summer St
$$ Always Fresh. This is sushi/sports bar as well as restaurant. Love the tempura, Sushi-Dragon Maki, Udon, Yakisoba
$$ BBQ the way it is meant to be, I like the sweet sauce,very good corn bread, beef brisket, Lone bone sandwich, almost everything is delicious. ( Even the Dirty Rice!)
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Blue Ribbon Barbecue
908 Massachusetts Avenue
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$$ BBQ the way it is meant to be, I like the sweet sauce,very good corn bread, beef brisket, Lone bone sandwich, almost everything is delicious. ( Even the Dirty Rice!)
Best of Boston for the dumplings. Try the soup dumplings or a variety of their dumplings. Many yummy authentic Asian dishes here.
Szechuan's Dumpling
1360 Massachusetts Ave
Best of Boston for the dumplings. Try the soup dumplings or a variety of their dumplings. Many yummy authentic Asian dishes here.
Home style feel with granola, locally sourced, all natural and delicious coffee. lemon thyme scones In the evenings, sometimes there is a band and Arlington Brewing Company with a nibbles menu from Roasted Granola.
The Roasted Granola Café
1346 Massachusetts Ave
Home style feel with granola, locally sourced, all natural and delicious coffee. lemon thyme scones In the evenings, sometimes there is a band and Arlington Brewing Company with a nibbles menu from Roasted Granola.
$ Best Pizza in town! We love the cream sauce . Great service!
Northender Italian Kitchen
1345 Massachusetts Ave
$ Best Pizza in town! We love the cream sauce . Great service!
Close and staffed during the mornings, you can have your laundry done or do it your self Massachusetts Ave and Forest St
Brite White Laundromat
1177 Massachusetts Ave
Close and staffed during the mornings, you can have your laundry done or do it your self Massachusetts Ave and Forest St
All your Deli needs, meats and cheeses, sandwiches to go, an A La cart menu, Italian cookies as well as ice cream. People come from out of town just to visit D'ags Great!
D'Agostino's Delicatessen
11 Waterfield Rd
All your Deli needs, meats and cheeses, sandwiches to go, an A La cart menu, Italian cookies as well as ice cream. People come from out of town just to visit D'ags Great!
Noodle dishes are great! Must Try Lamb noodles ...makes my mouth water just thinking about their food! Expect a line... it seems they are always busy!
Home Taste
1312 Massachusetts Avenue
Noodle dishes are great! Must Try Lamb noodles ...makes my mouth water just thinking about their food! Expect a line... it seems they are always busy!
Very Good
Thai Sticky Rice
Very Good
$ Cheeseburger and fries on Monday Mon-4pm–10pm Tues–Wed 4pm–11pm Thu–Sat 11am–12am Sun 11am–9:30pm As a major foodie, I am always on the hunt for delicious and unique dining experiences. So when I stumbled upon this hidden gem on Airbnb, I knew I had to give it a try. Nestled in the heart of the Heights, this cozy restaurant offers a mouth-watering menu filled with gourmet burgers and hand-cut fries. But what really caught my eye was their Monday special – a juicy cheeseburger and crispy fries for just $10! Every Monday from 4pm to 10pm, you can indulge in this delectable deal while enjoying the lively atmosphere of the restaurant. Trust me, there's nothing like sinking your teeth into a perfectly cooked burger and savoring each bite alongside some golden fries. Not only Thu–Sat 11:30am–12am Sun 11am–9pm
The Heights Pub
$ Cheeseburger and fries on Monday Mon-4pm–10pm Tues–Wed 4pm–11pm Thu–Sat 11am–12am Sun 11am–9:30pm As a major foodie, I am always on the hunt for delicious and unique dining experiences. So when I stumbled upon this hidden gem on Airbnb, I knew I had to give it a try. Nestled in the heart of the Heights, this cozy restaurant offers a mouth-watering menu filled with gourmet burgers and hand-cut fries. But what really caught my eye was their Monday special – a juicy cheeseburger and crispy fries for just $10! Every Monday from 4pm to 10pm, you can indulge in this delectable deal while enjoying the lively atmosphere of the restaurant. Trust me, there's nothing like sinking your teeth into a perfectly cooked burger and savoring each bite alongside some golden fries. Not only Thu–Sat 11:30am–12am Sun 11am–9pm
Easy walk from the Heights, on the Minuteman Bike Trail and across from Hurd Field
Trader Joe's
Easy walk from the Heights, on the Minuteman Bike Trail and across from Hurd Field
Live music 07 JUN AE 2024: LIVING IN THE LIMELIGHT THE REAL SCHOOL OF MUSIC SPRING SHOW AT THE REGENT THEATRE! 09 Jun 5:30pm APPETITE FOR DISRUPTION THE REAL SCHOOL OF MUSIC SPRING SHOW AT THE REGENT THEATRE! 09 Jun 12pm STEPHEN SHARER: SHARE THE LOVE TOUR JOIN STEPHEN AT HIS LOCAL BOSTON MEET AND GREET TOUR EVENT! 09 Jun 7pm AN EVENING WITH KATHY MATTEA THE COUNTRY AND BLUEGRASS LEGEND! Family,Live music 12 Jun 7:30 THE HUMBLER WHO IS DANNY GATTON? IF YOU ARE A GUITARIST YOU PROBABLY ALREADY KNOW. Event midweek music movie, 15 Jun 7pm VIPUL GOYAL STAND-UP COMEDY LIVE 2024 A NIGHT OF COMEDY WITH THE "INDIAN SEINFELD"! Event Tags Comedy, 16 Jun 7pm MOTOWN: THE SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES THE THIRD ANNUAL CONCERT... A FATHER'S DAY CELEBRATION! Event Live music WED 19 JUN 7pm FOREVER IS NOW THIS FILM FOLLOWS TEN PEOPLE WHO ARE ZION NATIONAL PARK’S KEEPERS AND CARETAKERS. EventMovie WED 19 JUN TAY TAY DANCE PARTY WITH DJ SWIFTIE TWO HOURS OF NON-STOP TAYLOR MUSIC FEATURING DJ SWIFTIE! Event Live music SAT22JUN 8pm MAN RAY: RETURN TO REASON FOUR FILMS BY LEGEND MAN RAY WITH NEW SOUNDTRACK BY THE JIM JARMUSCH-CARTER LOGAN COMBO SQÜRL Event Tags midweek music movie, Movie WED 26 JUN REVIVAL69 A BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT “THE SECOND MOST IMPORTANT EVENT IN ROCK AND ROLL HISTORY!” Event Tags midweek music movie, Movie THU 27 JUN7:30 PROGJECT THE ULTIMATE PROG ROCK MUSICAL EXPERIENCE! Event Tags Live, music FRI 28 JUN 8:00 pm DOUG CHURCH: THE TRUE VOICE OF ELVIS ALL YOUR FAVORITES HITS BY THE KING, PLUS A TRIP "BEYOND '77"! Event Tags Live, music SAT 29 JUN 7:00 pm
Regent Theatre
7 Medford St
Live music 07 JUN AE 2024: LIVING IN THE LIMELIGHT THE REAL SCHOOL OF MUSIC SPRING SHOW AT THE REGENT THEATRE! 09 Jun 5:30pm APPETITE FOR DISRUPTION THE REAL SCHOOL OF MUSIC SPRING SHOW AT THE REGENT THEATRE! 09 Jun 12pm STEPHEN SHARER: SHARE THE LOVE TOUR JOIN STEPHEN AT HIS LOCAL BOSTON MEET AND GREET TOUR EVENT! 09 Jun 7pm AN EVENING WITH KATHY MATTEA THE COUNTRY AND BLUEGRASS LEGEND! Family,Live music 12 Jun 7:30 THE HUMBLER WHO IS DANNY GATTON? IF YOU ARE A GUITARIST YOU PROBABLY ALREADY KNOW. Event midweek music movie, 15 Jun 7pm VIPUL GOYAL STAND-UP COMEDY LIVE 2024 A NIGHT OF COMEDY WITH THE "INDIAN SEINFELD"! Event Tags Comedy, 16 Jun 7pm MOTOWN: THE SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES THE THIRD ANNUAL CONCERT... A FATHER'S DAY CELEBRATION! Event Live music WED 19 JUN 7pm FOREVER IS NOW THIS FILM FOLLOWS TEN PEOPLE WHO ARE ZION NATIONAL PARK’S KEEPERS AND CARETAKERS. EventMovie WED 19 JUN TAY TAY DANCE PARTY WITH DJ SWIFTIE TWO HOURS OF NON-STOP TAYLOR MUSIC FEATURING DJ SWIFTIE! Event Live music SAT22JUN 8pm MAN RAY: RETURN TO REASON FOUR FILMS BY LEGEND MAN RAY WITH NEW SOUNDTRACK BY THE JIM JARMUSCH-CARTER LOGAN COMBO SQÜRL Event Tags midweek music movie, Movie WED 26 JUN REVIVAL69 A BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT “THE SECOND MOST IMPORTANT EVENT IN ROCK AND ROLL HISTORY!” Event Tags midweek music movie, Movie THU 27 JUN7:30 PROGJECT THE ULTIMATE PROG ROCK MUSICAL EXPERIENCE! Event Tags Live, music FRI 28 JUN 8:00 pm DOUG CHURCH: THE TRUE VOICE OF ELVIS ALL YOUR FAVORITES HITS BY THE KING, PLUS A TRIP "BEYOND '77"! Event Tags Live, music SAT 29 JUN 7:00 pm
Jefferson Cutter House Open on Saturdays and Sundays from 12-4 pm and by appointment. ( Free admission or $5 donation) Thursday evening tour: June 27, July 25, August 22, September 26.
Cyrus Dallin Art Museum
611 Massachusetts Ave
Jefferson Cutter House Open on Saturdays and Sundays from 12-4 pm and by appointment. ( Free admission or $5 donation) Thursday evening tour: June 27, July 25, August 22, September 26.
East Arlington-( Bus 77 or 79) Local Movie Theater, great Ice Cream Parlor
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Capitol Theater
204 Massachusetts Ave
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East Arlington-( Bus 77 or 79) Local Movie Theater, great Ice Cream Parlor
100th Anniversary Gala! Celebrate a century of great community theater with us! June 17, 2023, 8-11:00pm Town Hall, 730 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA Food, music, dancing, entertainment, cash bar. May 24: $35 The Drowsy Chaperone directed by Paul Murphy Kathryn Denney, Music Director | Caroline Hubbard, Choreographer September 13-29, 2024 Let Nothing You Dismay directed by Mary Fitzpatrick Hummon December 6-15, 2024 The Humans directed by Joe Stallone March 14-30, 2025 The musical "Jane Austen's Emma" directed by Eric Roberts Matt Putnam, Music Director | Jill Tokac, Choreographer June 6-22, 2025
Arlington Friends of the Drama
100th Anniversary Gala! Celebrate a century of great community theater with us! June 17, 2023, 8-11:00pm Town Hall, 730 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA Food, music, dancing, entertainment, cash bar. May 24: $35 The Drowsy Chaperone directed by Paul Murphy Kathryn Denney, Music Director | Caroline Hubbard, Choreographer September 13-29, 2024 Let Nothing You Dismay directed by Mary Fitzpatrick Hummon December 6-15, 2024 The Humans directed by Joe Stallone March 14-30, 2025 The musical "Jane Austen's Emma" directed by Eric Roberts Matt Putnam, Music Director | Jill Tokac, Choreographer June 6-22, 2025

Food scene

One of the Deli's Arlington is known for, D'ag's offers al a cart Italian cuisine, delicious Cannoli fixings and other desserts, trays of mac and cheese as well as fresh sandwiches and other excellent meals.
D'Agostino's Delicatessen
11 Waterfield Rd
One of the Deli's Arlington is known for, D'ag's offers al a cart Italian cuisine, delicious Cannoli fixings and other desserts, trays of mac and cheese as well as fresh sandwiches and other excellent meals.
If you like Jazz, the Beehive is a must. The brunch is delicious. Just sit at the bar downstairs for a libation of sound.
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Beehive Restaurant
541 Tremont St
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If you like Jazz, the Beehive is a must. The brunch is delicious. Just sit at the bar downstairs for a libation of sound.
Wonderfull My favorite for Pho
Noodle Market
470-472 Massachusetts Ave
Wonderfull My favorite for Pho

Not to be Missed -Sightseeing

This is a great Haunted House. They also run candlelight tours on Thursday nights. Alternatively a day trip to see this wonderful castle is well worth it for any wouldbe knight or princess.
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Hammond Castle Museum
80 Hesperus Avenue
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This is a great Haunted House. They also run candlelight tours on Thursday nights. Alternatively a day trip to see this wonderful castle is well worth it for any wouldbe knight or princess.
Just a Beautiful Museum. The collection is amazing, Hung in a wonderful house with a stunning courtyard. Most of the great artists, accessible collection and the events/concerts and just singers as the Stewart Gardeners did in their time.
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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans Way
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Just a Beautiful Museum. The collection is amazing, Hung in a wonderful house with a stunning courtyard. Most of the great artists, accessible collection and the events/concerts and just singers as the Stewart Gardeners did in their time.
The grounds are great, the building is interesting and the art is great. I love this for a half day if you includes a nice walk around the ground. There are also views and a nice cafe. An hour or more for the museum alone
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DeCordova Sculpture Park & Museum
51 Sandy Pond Rd
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The grounds are great, the building is interesting and the art is great. I love this for a half day if you includes a nice walk around the ground. There are also views and a nice cafe. An hour or more for the museum alone

Nature Areas for Walking

Local fresh produce can be bought at the LexFarm. They also have plants and goats.
Lexington Community Farm
52 Lowell St
Local fresh produce can be bought at the LexFarm. They also have plants and goats.
This has a community beach in summer months. Some ice skating and cross country sking. Path around the reservoir is about a mile.
Arlington Reservoir
This has a community beach in summer months. Some ice skating and cross country sking. Path around the reservoir is about a mile.
The bikeway serves as a path from one end of town to the other- ending at Alewife station on the Redline. You can walk or bike anywhere in town and it is a mile walk to the center of town. You can walk to the Arlington Reservoir, LexFarm, Trader Joe's, Starbucks and more. Nice green space!
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Minuteman Commuter Bikeway
Minuteman Commuter Bikeway
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The bikeway serves as a path from one end of town to the other- ending at Alewife station on the Redline. You can walk or bike anywhere in town and it is a mile walk to the center of town. You can walk to the Arlington Reservoir, LexFarm, Trader Joe's, Starbucks and more. Nice green space!
The entrance is next to the Alpaca Farm. It has a nice pond at the end of the main path.
Whipple Hill
Summer Street
The entrance is next to the Alpaca Farm. It has a nice pond at the end of the main path.
This is a bit of a longer walk but equally nice for a 2.5 mile circular walk.
Arlington's Great Meadows
Minuteman Commuter Bikeway
This is a bit of a longer walk but equally nice for a 2.5 mile circular walk.
Boston Skyline View-Photo Op It also has a small dog park and a great view of Boston.
Arlington 360
4105 Symmes Cir
Boston Skyline View-Photo Op It also has a small dog park and a great view of Boston.
Exceptional Boston View- Nice for a picnic, has a playground with an amazing slide, Open fields on the hillside
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Robbins Farm Park
61 Eastern Ave
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Exceptional Boston View- Nice for a picnic, has a playground with an amazing slide, Open fields on the hillside

Sightseeing

Good for the curious at all ages- IMAX, Insect exhibit, Animal talks, Friday Night Astronomy Possible to do in a day. if you add the extras IMAX etc. it is a full day.
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მეცნიერებათა მუზეუმი
1 Museum Of Science Driveway
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Good for the curious at all ages- IMAX, Insect exhibit, Animal talks, Friday Night Astronomy Possible to do in a day. if you add the extras IMAX etc. it is a full day.
World Class- Many travelling exhibits. It takes at least a day Try to schedule in one of the lectures or classes for an extra special experience. Difficult to do in a day, pick and choose your exhibits. First Friday of the month has evening events worth attending.
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ბოსტონის სახელმწიფო ხელოვნებათა მუზეუმი
465 Huntington Ave
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World Class- Many travelling exhibits. It takes at least a day Try to schedule in one of the lectures or classes for an extra special experience. Difficult to do in a day, pick and choose your exhibits. First Friday of the month has evening events worth attending.
Nice, on the waterfront with a cafe. Plan for only an hour or two Also has art classes which are well worth it and extend the visit
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საბავშვო ხელოვნების ინსტიტუტი, ბოსტონი
25 Harbor Shore Dr
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Nice, on the waterfront with a cafe. Plan for only an hour or two Also has art classes which are well worth it and extend the visit
World Class -Go Early- it is always busy. Nice talks well worth it. Rays and shark touch tanks. Love the seal shows, especially as a sit down activity while seeing the Boston waterfront/Faneuil Hall
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ახალი ინგლისის აქვვარი
1 Central Wharf
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World Class -Go Early- it is always busy. Nice talks well worth it. Rays and shark touch tanks. Love the seal shows, especially as a sit down activity while seeing the Boston waterfront/Faneuil Hall
Outside Boston- Great for the big cats Plan for about an hour maybe hour and half I found early evening best for seeing the cats. Don't miss the Zoo Lights around Christmas
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Stone Zoo
149 Pond St
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Outside Boston- Great for the big cats Plan for about an hour maybe hour and half I found early evening best for seeing the cats. Don't miss the Zoo Lights around Christmas
Good half day walk if you have kids. The elephants are great. Always pleasant. Love the events- Brews at the Zoo is very fun.
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Franklin Park Zoo
1 Franklin Park Rd
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Good half day walk if you have kids. The elephants are great. Always pleasant. Love the events- Brews at the Zoo is very fun.

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