Waltham:Watertown

Known as the “Watch City” for its historical watch-making craftsmanship and home to the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation, Waltham has deep roots as an innovative, economic powerhouse. In 1813, the Boston Manufacturing Company created the first modern textile factory in the world sourced by water power. Time has clearly moved on with Waltham’s manufacturing innovation giving way to “America’s Technology Highway” where leading technology, biotech and pharmaceutical companies such as Raytheon, Thermo-Fisher Scientific, and ImmunoGen have built their corporate headquarters.

This economic boom saw the construction of large office buildings, shopping centers, and renovated factories turned into loft apartments. Business executives and professionals relocating to the Waltham area moved into new apartment complexes as well as traditional Colonial homes. College students from Bentley College and Brandeis University, enjoy the hip and diverse culture of Waltham.

Waltham’s optimistic and hard-working culture has created a blossoming culinary scene that can be found on Moody Street—swanky and classy steakhouses like Osteria Post steal the show from Boston’s finest. Pho, tapas to tandoori kebobs can be found on this diverse, foodie strip. Another showstopper with locals is the Embassy Cinema, listed as the number one thing to visit in Waltham by Trip Advisor, featuring the latest independent films and newly released favorites.

Waltham is a pedestrian-friendly downtown, and it’s also part of The Charles River Bike Path offering trails and many green spaces such as Prospect Park for all outdoor activities. Waltham is a thriving community just a few miles from Boston offering a city within a city.

Sharing many similarities to Waltham is the neighboring community of Watertown. This neighborhood is a thriving population of young professionals and families seeking a more affordable alternative to Cambridge. New construction is booming in this community featuring many condo and residential complexes. The redeveloped Arsenal Yard is a massive urban village renovation project that will bring dining, boutique shops, entertainment, and a Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton with local access from communities such as Newton, Waltham, and Brighton.

Located on the banks of the Charles River, Watertown is surrounded by bikeways, pedestrian paths, and playgrounds. A community that is the pride of its local heritage, Watertown is culturally rich and diverse. Family-owned businesses and restaurants thrive in this community and, given its proximity to Waltham, Cambridge, and Boston, Watertown is an attractive option for anyone seeking to establish roots in a tight-knit community.