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Needham (/ ˈ n iː d ə m / NEED-əm) is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. A suburb of Boston, its population was 32,091 in the 2020 U.S. Census. It is the home of Olin College.
- Needham Center
- Echo Bridge
- Cutler Park
- Charles River Peninsula
- Needham Town Hall
- Needham History Center & Museum
- Needham Town Forest
- The Needham Free Public Library
- Needham Bowlaway
- Volante Farms
Framing the Town Hall and the Town Common, Needham has an animated downtown area, with dining, shopping, culture and a slew of events that bring the community to the heart of the town. Great Plain Avenue, Chapel Street and Highland Avenue are all brimming with places to dine, grab coffee or indulge in a sweet treat, with local shops for toys, vinta...
In the northeast of Needham, a lovely stretch of the Charles River is encompassed by the Hemlock Gorge Reservation, with steep, hemlock-wooded banks. The river here was the site of industry as early as the 18th century, and mill buildings are still visible among the trees. The centerpiece is Echo Bridge, built in 1876 and part of the 16-mile Sudbur...
Hugging the riverbank in the east of Needham is the state-owned Cutler Park, containing a massive expanse of freshwater marsh. This is the largest to be found on the Middle Charles River, and is ecologically rich, providing a habitat or resting place for some 100 bird species. Visiting Cutler Park you’ll find yourself on land that was shaped by gla...
Owned by the Trustees of Reservations, this stunning patch of land is tucked into a meander of the Charles River, with water surrounding it on three sides. Before being acquired by the organization in 1960, the peninsula had been farmed for more than a century. On the riverfront are stands of hemlock, beech and birch, giving way to a 20-acre field ...
The defining landmark in Needham Center is the solemn Georgian Revival Town Hall, built in 1904 and renovated to mark its centenary. The Town Common in front is the venue for Needham’s summer farmers’ market, as well as annual gatherings like the Harvest Fair in October. When we made this list the common had just been updated with a reconfigured la...
The Needham Historical Society was founded in 1915, and has a beautiful HQ at the Mills House (1834), which is the main exhibit space. Also on the campus here is the last surviving one-room school building in Needham, dating to 1842. At the Mills House you can delve into the town’s past via exhibits sourced from the society’s large collections, whi...
Close to Needham Center is more than 200 acres of mature forest on a rugged landscape full of exposed bedrock and glacial erratics. Trails carry you to every corner of Needham Town Forest, and several of these were laid out by the New England Mountain Bike Association (NEMBA). There’s something for riders of all abilities, and on the eastern corner...
Needham’s earliest libraries were founded at the end of the 18th century, but the first free lending library arrived in 1888, sharing space with the High School. This library’s first dedicated building was a Carnegie library, part funded by the Needham industrialist William Carter which opened at Highland Avenue and Mellen Street in Needham. The lo...
Billed as the oldest bowling alley in the Boston area, Needham Bowlaway dates back to 1917 and is in the basement under the Greymont Building, which houses Needham’s first post office. These eight lanes are for candlepin bowling, which is a regional variant with long, narrow pins and a handheld ball without finger holes. Candlepin bowling fans will...
Into its fourth generation, this family-owned farm celebrated its centenary in 2017, and maintains 15 high-yield acres in a suburban environment. Volante Farms has made a lot of additions in the last 20 years, with a spacious farmstand that opened in 2012, and a 16,000-square-foot greenhouse (2007), employing state-of-the-art resource conservation ...
Needham Town Hall 1471 Highland Avenue Needham, MA 02492 Phone: 781-455-7500. Other Town Buildings
- Northern_Traveler00. California 75,100 contributions. Right off of the rail trail. If the Needham Rail Trail isn't enough, you can easily detour to the Charles River Peninsula.
- Slava G. Boston, MA6 contributions. “Us” Very funny and moving! What a wonderful constellation of talented and dedicated people. Every new production as a gift!
- Northern_Traveler00. California 75,100 contributions. Great place for a long walk. Parked at the Needham Street lot yesterday, a glorious Sunday late morning.
- seryl w. Boston, MA3 contributions. Excellent books. Very convenient if you live close to it. I get books very fast; books are very clean and never broken. The staff is very nice and welcoming.
Needham is a town in Massachusetts, near Boston with a population of 32,000 (2020). Home to Olin College, it is primarily a residential suburb with little historical or cultural interest, although a number of upscale and ethnic restaurants have turned it into a rather unlikely culinary destination.
Aug 24, 2024 · Needham, Massachusetts, might not be the first place that comes to mind when planning a trip, but this charming town has plenty to offer. Located just a short drive from Boston, Needham boasts a mix of historical sites, beautiful parks, and unique local shops.
Needham is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It is a suburb of Boston. Its population was 32,091 in 2020. [2] It is home to the Olin College, an engineering school. In 2005, Needham became the first city in the United States to raise the age to legally buy tobacco products to 21. [3]
