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Watertown

Watertown is a town in Middlesex district, Massachusetts, United States of about 31,915 people. Within 50 km by road there are 289 places to visit: 50 churches, 46 parks and 34 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Edmund Fowle House, Armenian Museum of America and Coletti-Magni Park.

42.3709° N, 71.1828° WPop. 31,915

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Within 30 km289 places
Within 50 km289
Must-see289
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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One day from Watertown

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:50 pm

33 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Watertown
  2. Fresh Pondlake · 45 min
  3. Boston Massachusetts Templechurch · 30 min
  4. Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovationmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Bullough's Pondlake · 45 min
  6. Chestnut Hill Reservoirhill · 45 min
  7. Back in Watertown
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Watertown?

Edmund Fowle House (museum, about 1 km), Armenian Museum of America (museum, about 1 km), Coletti-Magni Park (park, about 2 km), Saint Stephens Armenian Apostolic Church (church, about 3 km), Beaver Brook Reservation (nature spot, about 3 km), Sawins Pond (lake, about 3 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Watertown?

289 places on Spotwander: 55 other attractions, 50 churches, 46 parks, 34 wildlife, forests & gardens, 29 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Watertown?

Saint Stephens Armenian Apostolic Church, about 3 km by road; First Parish in Waltham (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Watertown?

Coletti-Magni Park, about 2 km by road; Danehy Park (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Watertown?

Start in Watertown, visit Fresh Pond, then Boston Massachusetts Temple, then Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation, then Bullough's Pond, then Chestnut Hill Reservoir, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.