The best things to do in Newton

13 things to do we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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The Country Club

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Members-only country club with a golf course, dining, and curling facilities.

191 Clyde St (Chestnut Hill)

Members-only country club with a golf course, dining, and curling facilities.

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Franklin Park Zoo

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This park, part of the Emerald Necklace of green spaces, includes a zoo, golf course & arboretum.

1 Franklin Park Rd (Boston)

This park, part of the Emerald Necklace of green spaces, includes a zoo, golf course & arboretum.

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View Boston

Entertainment

Skyscraper observation deck on floors 50-52 of the Prudential Center, featuring panoramic city views.

800 Boylston St Fl 52 (Boston)

Skyscraper observation deck on floors 50-52 of the Prudential Center, featuring panoramic city views.

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Roadrunner

Entertainment

Clean, spacious venue with a tiered balcony for concerts and events, featuring multiple bars.

89 Guest St (Boston)

Clean, spacious venue with a tiered balcony for concerts and events, featuring multiple bars.

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Relaxed public option with a challenging-but-fair course featuring hills, fast greens and a friendly staff.

212 Kenrick St

Relaxed public option with a challenging-but-fair course featuring hills, fast greens and a friendly staff.

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Fenway Park

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Historic, small-capacity ballpark, home of the Red Sox & occasional big-name concert venue.

4 Jersey St (Boston)

Historic, small-capacity ballpark, home of the Red Sox & occasional big-name concert venue.

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Private venue featuring a picturesque 18-hole course, plus a 9-hole option, a pool and a cafe.

326 Fuller St

Private venue featuring a picturesque 18-hole course, plus a 9-hole option, a pool and a cafe.

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WNDR Museum

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WNDR Museum turns Downtown Crossing into your creative playground, with 20 immersive, interactive installations that beg you to poke,…

500 Washington St (Boston)

WNDR Museum turns Downtown Crossing into your creative playground, with 20 immersive, interactive installations that beg you to poke, stomp, and selfie. Bring the kids or your inner child, then decompress in the WNDR Lounge with light bites, drinks, and local craft beers, and consider your week officially leveled up.

From the Boston newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Park with a dog area, skate park, murals, bike paths, and event space under an overpass.

90 Traveler St (Boston)

Park with a dog area, skate park, murals, bike paths, and event space under an overpass.

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Puttshack - Boston

Entertainment

Modern mini-golf course featuring tech-driven obstacles and live entertainment.

58 Pier 4 Blvd. (Boston)

Modern mini-golf course featuring tech-driven obstacles and live entertainment.

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Simons Theatre

Entertainment

Giant screen movie theater at the New England Aquarium showing ocean-related 3-D movies.

1 Central Wharf (Boston)

Giant screen movie theater at the New England Aquarium showing ocean-related 3-D movies.

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Modern multiscreen cinema with digital projection and sound equipment, plus a custom party service.

55 Boylston St (Chestnut Hill)

Modern multiscreen cinema with digital projection and sound equipment, plus a custom party service.

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Designed by Wayne Stiles and John Van Kleek in 1933, this 6,300-yd. municipal golf course features a driving range and a restaurant.

1281 W Roxbury Pkwy (Chestnut Hill)

Designed by Wayne Stiles and John Van Kleek in 1933, this 6,300-yd. municipal golf course features a driving range and a restaurant.

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