Arlington, Massachusetts
Arlington is a community of 46,350 people in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Why visit Arlington
Townapedia lists 121 museums and landmarks, 102 parks and trails, 161 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 16 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regent Theatre, Lexington Community Farm, Cyrus Dallin Art Museum and Aaron Hill House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Arlington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
Things to do16
Regent Theatre
Cinema and theater · 0.7 mi
7 Medford Street, Arlington
We-Fr 11:00-17:00; Sa 13:00-17:00
Lexington Community Farm
Farm and orchard · 1.6 mi
52 Lowell Street, Lexington
We 12:00-18:00; Th 12:00-19:00; Fr 12:00-18:00; Sa 12:00-16:00; Su-Tu off
4 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks121
Aaron Hill House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Cambridge, Massachusetts, NRHP-listed
Amos Stearns House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
House in Waltham, Massachusetts
Belmont Center station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Railway station in Belmont, Massachusetts
Berkeley Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Bertram Hall at Radcliffe College
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Dormitory building
Brattle Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Building in Massachusetts, United States
Brigham House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Building in Massachusetts, United States
Browne House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
Building at 1707–1709 Cambridge Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic house in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Building at 259 Mount Auburn Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Building in Massachusetts, United States
Cambridge Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Library in Cambridge, Massachusetts
109 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds102
Nora A. Brown Park
Park
Symmes and Brown parks are maintained by the development company at its expense, but are open to the public under the same rules and...
78 Symmes Road, Arlington
sunrise-sunset
90 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes161
La Victoria's Taqueria
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.7 mi
Small authentic Mexican restaurant
12 Medford Street, Arlington
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Town Tavern
Restaurant · International, Burger · 1.4 mi
Friendly town restaurant and bar with creative food, from burgers to soba noodle bowls to salads - check for regular specials that...
201 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington
Mo-Su 12:00-21:00
Andrina's Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.4 mi
1060 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington
Mo-We 16:00-22:00; Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Angelina's Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.2 mi
230 Holland Street, Somerville
Mo-We 10:00-21:00; Th-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su off
Comella's
Restaurant · Italian · 1.7 mi
11 Brighton Street, Belmont
Su-Tu 11:30-20:00; We-Sa 11:30-21:00
Fusion Taste
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.8 mi
303 Broadway Terrace, Arlington
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:30-22:00
Greek Habits
Cafe · Greek, Coffee Shop · 0.7 mi
478 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington
Mo-Sa 08:00-19:00; Su 08:00-17:00
Lisa's Family Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.1 mi
283 Boston Avenue
Mo-We 11:00-22:00; Th-Su 11:00-23:00
Menotomy Grill and Tavern
Restaurant · Pub · 1.8 mi
25 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington
Mo-Th 17:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
149 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship44
Park Avenue Congregational Church
Church · Congregational Church · 1.1 mi
50 Paul Revere Road, Arlington
Shopping28
Gas and EV charging21
Schools, colleges and libraries92
Healthcare11
AFC Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
1398 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington
Beth Israel Lahey Clinic Primary Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
33 Broadway, Arlington
Maida Pharmacy Compounding and Wellness
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
121 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington
Passport Health Medford Travel Clini
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
196 Boston Avenue, Medford
Map of Arlington
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 18°F | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 19°F | 2.7 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 27°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 37°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 70°F | 47°F | 3.4 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 56°F | 3.7 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 62°F | 3.5 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 60°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 52°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 41°F | 4.2 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 32°F | 3.7 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 24°F | 3.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bedford Hanscom Fld 74490 (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Middlesex County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-09-15: Hurricane Lee (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-07-19: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2015-04-13: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2013-04-19: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Laurence G. Hanscom Field (BED) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Cambridge 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Boston 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Lynn 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Quincy 13 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Lowell 17 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Abington 23 mi southeast, about 38 min by car
- Brockton 24 mi south, about 39 min by car
- Amesbury 32 mi north, about 51 min by car
- Worcester 34 mi west, about 55 min by car
- Attleboro 34 mi south, about 55 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
Photo credits
- Blue Ribbon Barbecue, Arlington MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Arlington High School in MA - April 2022, NatalieVerde, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Arlington High School MA, Tim Pierce, Public domain
- Torma in Arlington, Massachusetts, John Lester, CC BY 2.0
- Baptist Society Meeting House, 3-5 Brattle Street, Arlington, Massachusetts, USA - 2024-08-23, Not on display, CC0
- Bridge over Mill Brook - Lexington and West Cambridge Railroad - Arlington, MA - 20200816 084803, Daderot, CC0
- Bridge over Mill Brook - Lexington and West Cambridge Railroad - Arlington, MA - 20200816 084743, Daderot, CC0
- Bridge over Mill Brook - Lexington and West Cambridge Railroad - Arlington, MA - 20200816 084726, Daderot, CC0
- CambridgeMA AaronHillHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Metropolitan State Hospital Admin Building, Crash575, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WalthamMA PhineasLawrenceHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WalthamMA JosephAndrewsHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WellingtonHouseWaltham, Midnightdreary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gore Place, Waltham, Massachusetts - lawn side exterior, Daderot at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CambridgeMA BerkeleyStreetHD, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Monastery Chapel, 980 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA - IMG 4353, Daderot, Public domain
- Harvard University Massachusetts Hall, Muns ( talk · contribs ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Miles Pratt House, Watertown MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- WalthamMA HenryStewartHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Watertown High School, MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- WalthamMA AmosStearnsHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Howe House, 6 Appleton Street, Cambridge, MA - IMG 4701, Daderot, Public domain
- Charles River Reservation Parkways Boston MA, Jameslwoodward, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WatertownMA CommonStreetCemetery3, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Edwin Abbot House - 1 Follen Street, Cambridge, MA - IMG 4061, Daderot, Public domain
- WalthamMA WhitneyFarringtonCookHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Craigie Arms, 6 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA - IMG 4336, Daderot, Public domain
- WalthamMA JonathanHammondHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WalthamMA JohnSandersonHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mary Fisk Stoughton House - IMG 1721, Daderot, Public domain
- Belmont Center station, July 2019, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Treadwell-Sparks House in Cambridge MA, Swampyank at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bertram Hall, Radcliffe Quadrangle, 53 Shepard Street, Cambridge, MA - pano, Daderot, Public domain
- Coolidge School, Watertown MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- CambridgeMA GrayGardensHD 01, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Elmwood-Winter08, Midnightdreary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1707-1709 Cambridge St, Tim Pierce, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CambridgeMA WilliamMorrisDavisHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cambridge Public Library - Cambridge, MA - panorama, Daderot, Public domain
- CambridgeMA ShadyHillHD, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
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