What's Highlands Like?
If you're in search of the perfect part of the city to explore, consider Highlands. Fenway Park and Harvard Square are a couple of the top places in the larger area worth a visit. Copley Square is one not-to-miss sight nearby.
How to Get to Highlands
Flying to:
- Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field), 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Highlands
- Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base), 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Highlands
- Logan International Airport (BOS), 12 mi (19.3 km) from Highlands
Things to See and Do in and around Highlands
Things to See near Highlands:
- Brandeis University (1 mi/1.6 km away)
- Moody Street Historic District (1.1 mi/1.8 km away)
- Bentley College (2.1 mi/3.4 km away)
- Regis College (3.7 mi/5.9 km away)
- Lexington Battle Green (4.8 mi/7.7 km away)
Things to Do near Highlands:
- Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation (1 mi/1.6 km away)
- DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum (4.4 mi/7.1 km away)
- Lyman Estate (1.2 mi/2 km away)
- American Sanitary Plumbing Museum (2.9 mi/4.6 km away)
- Rose Art Museum (1.2 mi/1.9 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit Waltham?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 69°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 32°F)
- Rainiest months: December, October, July, March (average 4 inches of rainfall)