Arlington Favorites
Food Scene
This awesome bakery which also boasts great coffee is on Mass Ave, 10 seconds away!!
Butternut Bakehouse
787 Massachusetts AveThis awesome bakery which also boasts great coffee is on Mass Ave, 10 seconds away!!
Toraya Restaurant
795 Massachusetts AveJose's Torta Mexicana
Great food and beverages. Excellent bar. Sophisticated atmosphere, yet friendly enough for kids.
11 locals recommend
Tryst
689 Massachusetts AveGreat food and beverages. Excellent bar. Sophisticated atmosphere, yet friendly enough for kids.
Excellent cocktails and bartenders. If you want to reserve a table for dinner, be sure to make a reservation well in advance. Tables overlooking the lovely, lighted, Minuteman Bike path on warm evenings.
6 locals recommend
Scutra
92 Summer StExcellent cocktails and bartenders. If you want to reserve a table for dinner, be sure to make a reservation well in advance. Tables overlooking the lovely, lighted, Minuteman Bike path on warm evenings.
La Victoria Taqueria
6 Wallis StBest strong coffee in town. Their pastries are also delicious and well worth the calories. Shorter than a mile walk (or 3 min. drive).
14 locals recommend
Quebrada Baking Company
208 Massachusetts AveBest strong coffee in town. Their pastries are also delicious and well worth the calories. Shorter than a mile walk (or 3 min. drive).
Starbucks
75 Mt Auburn StAmazing options for ice cream sundaes in East Arlington. Open late for those who enjoy a late night snack.
7 locals recommend
The Scoop N Scootery
112 Massachusetts AveAmazing options for ice cream sundaes in East Arlington. Open late for those who enjoy a late night snack.
OTTO
289 Harvard StZhu's Garden
166 Massachusetts AveGreat vegan restaurant!
WooRi Korean Fusion Grill
9 Medford StDrinks & Nightlife
Kendall Square
Whether daytime or night, Harvard Square has everything to offer. Walk 50 feet to the 77 bus on Mass Ave and you will be in the heart of the Square in 15 minutes.
342 locals recommend
Harvard Square
Brattle StreetWhether daytime or night, Harvard Square has everything to offer. Walk 50 feet to the 77 bus on Mass Ave and you will be in the heart of the Square in 15 minutes.
Parks & Nature
On a clear evening, you can't beat sitting atop the Robbins Farm Park hill. Bring food and a blanket and check out Boston's beautiful skyline.
7 locals recommend
Robbins Farm Park
61 Eastern AveOn a clear evening, you can't beat sitting atop the Robbins Farm Park hill. Bring food and a blanket and check out Boston's beautiful skyline.
If you like a nice walk in the woods, this place is a hidden gem in the middle of Arlington. They have easil early morning off-leash hours where local pups might come and greet you.
8 locals recommend
Menotomy Rocks Park
129 Jason StIf you like a nice walk in the woods, this place is a hidden gem in the middle of Arlington. They have easil early morning off-leash hours where local pups might come and greet you.
Spy Pond
Mystic Lakes
39 Hayes StShopping
The Artful Heart Gallery
828 Massachusetts AveThe Artful Heart Gallery
828 Massachusetts AveEssentials
A 30 second walk across the street and you will have all of the fresh food you need for your stay. This Whole Foods is friendly, convenient, and has more than just food.
149 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
400 Cambridge RdA 30 second walk across the street and you will have all of the fresh food you need for your stay. This Whole Foods is friendly, convenient, and has more than just food.
Stop & Shop
779 McGrath HwyCVS
624 Massachusetts AveGetting Around
Hop on a number of different buses across the street and you will be at Alewife Station in 10-20 minutes (depends on time of day). You couldn't really be closer to public transport to Alewife (which takes you into Boston, to Harvard Square, Davis Square, Porter Square, etc.
59 locals recommend
Alewife station
Hop on a number of different buses across the street and you will be at Alewife Station in 10-20 minutes (depends on time of day). You couldn't really be closer to public transport to Alewife (which takes you into Boston, to Harvard Square, Davis Square, Porter Square, etc.
Minuteman Commuter Bikeway
Minuteman Commuter BikewayMinuteman Bike Path