Neighborhoods We Love: Boston Marathon Route

PRESEN T ED B Y YOUR LOCA L GUI DE TO T H E B OSTON M A RAT H ON ROUT E

BostonMarathonRoute

2 TA B L E OF CON T EN TS 4 Wellesley 10 Newton 16 Brookline 24 Fenway/ Kenmore 28 Back Bay

The Boston Marathon is an annual marathon race hosted by several cities and towns in greater Boston in eastern Massachusetts It is traditionally held on Patriots' Day, the third Monday of April The Boston Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon and ranks as one of the world's most prestigious road racing events. The Boston Athletic Association continues to manage this American classic, which has been sponsored by John Hancock since 1986 The Boston Marathon has distinguished itself as a pinnacle event within the sport of road racing by virtue of its traditions,longevity,and method of gaining entry into the race via qualification.

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Wellesley

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NEIGHBORHOODS WE LOVE

Located just 15 miles west of Boston, this bustling suburb is known for being home to an elite female college, one of the best business schools in the country, and the halfway point on the Boston Marathon route. A selection of elegant Colonial and stunning luxury homes are surrounded by peaceful environs. Downtown?s tree-lined streets are bordered by shops, bookstores, and restaurants, all cherished by locals and visitors Nature trails and wooded paths are directly accessible from the backyards of many homes. The esteemed public school system and numerous transportation options to Boston make Wellesley especially attractive for professionals and young families

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Cafe Mangal

Quaint BYOB luring locals with a menu of Turkish-inspired fare and homemade desserts

Juniper

Eastern Mediterranean dishes with exotic spices in cork-floored digs with flea-market?sourced decor

The Cottage

Californian cuisine offered in a relaxed,Cape Cod-style dining room with a bar and Sunday brunch

OUTDOOR SPACES

Lake Waban

Lake Waban is a beautiful outdoor gem in the heart of Wellesley College?s campus.

Wellesley College Botanic Garden

The Wellesley College Botanic Gardens (WCBG) include thousands of plants,a remarkably diverse collection for a college or university

The Gardens at Elm Bank

A blend of historic and contemporary gardens that demonstrate how plants and design are an integral part of everyday life

HEALTH & FITNESS

B/ SPOKEStudios

Holistic and luxury,on and off the bike,helping communities find a sustainable path to better health and personal growth,all delivered within a spa-like experience

Btone Fitness

A fitness method that was formed out of a deep,universal need for an intelligent,sustainable approach to fitness that delivers real results

H YP Studio

Along with their pioneering combination of premier hot yoga and Pilates equipment offerings,they also have dedicated barre and TRXstudio classes.

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Education

PRESCH OOLS

Tenacre Country Day School

- Overall Niche Rating: B

- Students: 197

- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1

Riverbend School

- Overall Niche Rating: A

- Students: 190

- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1

Ranked 3 State-Wide

EL EM EN TA RY SCH OOLS

Tenacre Country Day School

- Overall Niche Rating: B

- Students: 197

- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1

Riverbend School

- Overall Niche Rating: A

- Students: 190

- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1

John D. Hardy Elementary School

- Overall Niche Rating: A+

- Students: 256

- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1

Sprague Elementary School

- Overall Niche Rating: A+

- Students: 355

- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1

Hunnewell Elementary School

- Overall Niche Rating: A+

- Students: 254

- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1

Joseph E. Fiske Elementary School

- Overall Niche Rating: A+

- Students: 295

- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1

Katherine Lee Bates Elementary School

- Overall Niche Rating: A+

- Students: 335

- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1

Schofield Elementary School

- Overall Niche Rating: A+

- Students: 374

- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1

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M I DDL E SCH OOLS

Riverbend School

- Overall Niche Rating: A

- Students: 190

- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1

Dana Hall School

- Overall Niche Rating: A+

- Students: 483

- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1

Wellesley Middle School

- Overall Niche Rating: A+

- Students: 1,165

- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1

The River School

- Overall Niche Rating: A+

- Students: 515

- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1

H I GH SCH OOLS

Dana Hall School

- Overall Niche Rating: A+

- Students: 483

- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1

Wellesley Senior High School

- Overall Niche Rating: A+

- Students: 1,504

- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1

- MA State Ranking: 10

The River School

- Overall Niche Rating: A+

- Students: 515

- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1

H I GH ER EDUCAT I ON

Wellesley College

Babson College

MassBay Community College

Wellesley Hills Campus

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Parks/Recreation

Warren Park

Morses Pond

Centennial Park

Auburndale Park

Mass Audobon Broadmoor Wildlife

Sanctuary

Cutler Park

Noanet Woodlands

Hemlock Gorge

Drake Playground

Riverwalk Park

Cold Spring Park

Charles RIver Reservation

Norumbega Park

Mary Bunker Community Park

Cochituate State Park

Wilson Mountain Reservation

West Newton Playground

Forte Memorial Park

John J Lane Park

Needham Dog Park

Transportation

SUB WAY T RA N SI T L I N ES

Purple Line: Wellesley Hills,Wellesley Farms

B US T RA N SI T L I N ES

Route 8

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Newton

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NEIGHBORHOODS WE LOVE

Home to many outdoor activities, historical sites, and the namesake of the Fig Newton, Newton offers residents a patchwork of villages with close proximity to downtown Boston Scenic lakes, ponds, and picnic spots across from rivers are sprinkled around the town. In between these sites are restaurants, coffee shops,bars,and shops