Watertown (Massachusetts)

Watertown is a city in the Greater Boston metropolitan area of Massachusetts.

Given that Watertown is relatively close to Boston, please refer to the Get In and Get Around sections of that article for general transportation details.

Logan International Airport in Boston.

MBTA provides bus service. The 70 and 71 can be accessed from Central and Harvard, respectively. The 57 bus from Newtown Corner and Brighton. The 52 and 59 from Dedham and Needham, respectively, via Newton. From Waltham, the aformentioned 70 bus. The MBTA's 504 route operates express trips from downtown all day weekdays and much of Saturday.

Interstate 90 (the Massachusetts Turnpike), Exit 17.

Arsenal Street / Western Ave and Route 20 exits off Soldiers Field Road.

Traffic can get heavy during the morning and evening rush hours. Route 16 and US Route 20 cuts across Watertown.

The MBTA's 71 bus is the most frequent of the routes that serve Watertown. Routes 554 and 73 run along the northern border of Watertown. The 70 traverses the entire town west to east. Watertown Square is the main bus hub, but note that the 504, 57, and 52 routes terminate at the former bus yard across the Charles from Watertown Square.

Watertown has several Bluebikes bike rental stations.

• 42.3664-71.18581 Armenian Library and Museum of America, 65 Main St, ☏ +1 617 926-2562. Thu 6PM-9PM, Fri,Sun 1PM-5PM, Sat 10AM-2PM. "Where Armenian culture comes alive." The most extensive collection of Armenian artifacts in North America. Changing exhibits and an extensive library. Adults $5, students $2, children under 12 free.  
• 42.3628-71.16462 Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St, ☏ +1 617 923-0100. Theatre presentations and a gallery that is open Tu-F noon-5PM.  
• 42.366713-71.1897113 Studios of CatholicTV, 34 Chestnut St, ☏ +1 617 923-0220. Tours by appointment only, Mon-Fri 10AM-4PM. National Catholic Television Network.  
• 42.369007-71.1991154 American Plumbing Museum, 86 Rosedale Rd, info@theplumbingmuseum.org.  

• ^{[dead link]} Faire on the Square Festival. Late September. 

• 42.363786-71.1574311 Watertown Mall, 550 Arsenal St, ☏ +1 617-926-4968.  (updated Jan 2022)
• 42.37044-71.159242 Armenian markets (Arax Market, Massis Bakery, Sevan Bakery), 569-599 Mt. Auburn St. Arax: 9AM-6PM Mon-Sat; Massis: 8:30AM-6PM Mon-Fri, 8:30AM-5PM Sat; Sevan: 8AM-6PM Mon-Fri, 8AM-5PM Sat. Watertown has the third-largest Armenian population of any U.S. city, and as such supports several authentic ethnic markets, three of which are clustered in the space of a single block. They are packed with interesting culinary finds, many of which are made in-house.  (updated Jun 2026)

• 42.369991-71.193591 The Halfway Cafe, 394 Main St, ☏ +1 617 926-3595. Mon-Fri 11:30AM-1AM, Sat noon-1AM Sun noon-midnight. Good value choice for a sports bar. Check out the 8 for $8 specials. $.  
• 42.369485-71.155652 Danish Pastry House, 205 Arlington St, Ste 4, ☏ +1 617 926-2747. 7AM-5PM daily. Great selection of pastry. $.  
• 42.37094-71.1586413 Red Lentil, 600 Mt Auburn St, ☏ +1 617 972-9188. Mon-Thu 11AM-9:30PM, Fri 11AM-10PM, Sat 9AM-10PM, Sun 9AM-9:30PM. Vegetarian and vegan cuisine. $.  
• 42.37257-71.1561994 Celebrity Pizza & Dairy Bar, 684 Mt Auburn St. Mon-Fri 11AM-10PM, Sat noon-10PM, Sun 1PM-10PM. Great ice cream. Check out their delivery service.  
• 42.363398-71.1862575 New Ginza, 65 Galen St, ☏ +1 617 923-2100. Mon-Thu 11:30AM-10PM, Fri 11:30AM-11PM, Sat noon-11PM, Sun noon-10PM. The best sushi in Watertown hands down. Friendly staff and great atmosphere to boot. $$.  
• 42.370608-71.1586346 Sevan Bakery, 599 Mt Auburn St, ☏ +1 617 924-9843. Mon-Sat 8AM-8PM. Small authentic Armenian bakery. $.  
• 42.367382-71.1877227 Big Sky Bread Bakery & Cafe (Big Sky), 142 Main St, ☏ +1 617 332-4445. Mon-Fri 6AM–6PM, Sat 7AM–5PM. Great local bakery. $$$.  
• 42.374847-71.1503678 SOFRA Bakery & Cafe, 1 Belmont St, Cambridge, ☏ +1 617 661-3161. Mon-Fri 8AM-7PM, Sat-Sun 8AM-6PM. Small vegan and vegetarian cafe. It is always crowded and has limited seating, but don't forget to check out the patio around the side! $.  
• 42.365849-71.1657589 Strip T's, 93 School St, ☏ +1 617 923-4330. Lunch: Mon-Fri 11AM-4PM, Sat 11:30AM-PM; dinner: Mon-Sat 5PM-10PM. Amazing restaurant specializing in gourmet sandwiches and more. A casual relaxed atmosphere with a great staff! $$.  
• 42.366198-71.18553310 Stellina Restaurant, 47 Main St, ☏ +1 617 924-9475. Lunch: Tue-Fri 11:30AM-2PM; dinner: Mon-Thu 5PM-9:30PM, Fri-Sat 5PM-10PM, Sun 5PM-9PM. A great upscale restaurant with local music. Check out their lunch menu and outdoor patio. $$.  
• 42.366438-71.18550511 Not Your Average Joe's, 55 Main St, ☏ +1 617 926-9229. Mon-Thu 11:30AM-10PM, Fri-Sat 11:30AM-11PM, Sun noon-10PM. Classic American cuisine. A good place to bring kids. $$.  
• 42.370833-71.15861112 Deluxe Town Diner (The Town Diner), 627 Mt Auburn St, ☏ +1 617 926-8400. Sun-Thu 7AM-9PM, Fri-Sat 7AM-10PM. A classic diner. It fills up fast so make sure to come early! $.  

• 42.364297-71.1784361 Super 8 Motel, 100 N Beacon St, ☏ +1 617 926-2200.  
• 42.375159-71.1664962 Best Western Terrace Inn, 1650 Commonwealth Ave, ☏ +1 617 566-6260.  

Worcester ← Waltham ←	W  E	→ Boston → END
Milford ← Newton ←	W  E	→ Cambridge → Medford