Waltham
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Waltham is a city in the American state of Massachusetts. Located some 10 miles west of central Boston on the Charles River, Waltham is considered part of the Greater Boston conurbanation; even so, it still retains its own unique character amongst Boston's outer suburbs.
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Understand
One of the oldest of American cities, Waltham was first settled by British settlers in 1634 and officially incorporated in 1738.
Get in
Car - Waltham is accessible via Interstate 95. Train - Take the Fitchburg line from North Station on the MBTA Commuter Rail to the Waltham or Brandeis/Roberts stop
Get around
See
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Buy
Eat
Most of the good restaurants in Waltham are along Moody St. This includes Thai, Chinese, Indian, and American diner fare. Start at one end and walk the length before deciding on one spot.
- Green Papaya, 475 Winter St. Decent Thai food for New England. Good vegetarian selection. Although the spicy level is rated at 1 - 3 stars, the chef will kick it up a notch if you ask for 4 or 5 stars. Their red curry is very good. 781-487-9988
- Little India Restaurant, 475 Moody St. This restaurant is one of many Indian places along Moody St. Little India is probably the smallest tucked into a small front. Although, they have a second dining room in the back. They have a well spiced menu. Try the Saag Paneer. 781-894-8755
Drink
Sleep
- Holiday Inn Express (385 Winter St.) at exit 27 off of I-95 (Rt 128) and get free wireless Internet access (bring your own computer and wireless card -- they don't have any loaners). Make sure to book a room on the first floor of the main building to get access from your room as there is only one access point in the main lobby. Room charge was $89/night plus tax. Includes a well stocked complimentary breakfast with fruits, cereal, bagels, and cinnamon buns. A quick ten minute drive to downtown Waltham. Phone 781-890-2800. Fax 781-890-1021. Reservations 800-824-2538. http://www.waltham-hotels.com/hie_welcome.cfm
- Summerfield Suites Waltham Hotel by Wyndham 54 Fourth Avenue. (781) 290-0026. In the heart of the Route 128 corridor, where corporate residents like IBM, Microsoft, Lycos and Oracle, Bentley College, Brandeis University and Boston College are all close by. http://waltham.wyndham-hotels.com/
Get out
External links
WikiPedia:Waltham, Massachusetts
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