Windsor Gardens MBTA station

City / town · Massachusetts

Norwood

Windsor Gardens MBTA station

Best timeMay–Sep
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Nearest airportBOS · 15 mi
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Overview

Norwood is a town of 32,000 (2020) in Massachusetts.

Westwood has a population of 16,000 (2020).

1 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay

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Best things about Norwood

Norwood Country Club

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 80°F; winter lows dip to about 18°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Mar and Nov. (climate data from nearby Dedham)

Jan: 4.2 in rain4.2"Jan: high 34°F, low 18°F34°18°JanFeb: 3.9 in rain3.9"Feb: high 35°F, low 19°F35°19°FebMar: 4.6 in rain4.6"Mar: high 43°F, low 27°F43°27°MarApr: 4.1 in rain4.1"Apr: high 55°F, low 36°F55°36°AprMay: 3.7 in rain3.7"May: high 66°F, low 46°F66°46°MayJun: 3.6 in rain3.6"Jun: high 75°F, low 55°F75°55°JunJul: 3.7 in rain3.7"Jul: high 80°F, low 62°F80°62°JulAug: 4.1 in rain4.1"Aug: high 78°F, low 60°F78°60°AugSep: 4.0 in rain4"Sep: high 71°F, low 53°F71°53°SepOct: 4.0 in rain4"Oct: high 60°F, low 43°F60°43°OctNov: 4.4 in rain4.4"Nov: high 49°F, low 34°F49°34°NovDec: 4.4 in rain4.4"Dec: high 37°F, low 23°F37°23°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • BOS Boston Logan International Airport, Boston — 15 mi away (major hub). Directions
  • BED Laurence G Hanscom Field, Bedford — 20 mi away. Directions

There are plenty of ways to get into Norwood by car from every direction. Using Rte 95 you can make your way to Norwood from either Boston or Providence. Also, Rte 1 can take you into the heart of Norwood from both the north and the south. Coming from other Boston suburbs you can use Rte 128 to get to the edge of town then proceed south on 109 through Westwood or use Rte 1 or 95 to go directly into Norwood. From the south and Cape Cod you can use Rte 495, the outermost beltway around Boston, and go north on 1 or 95 into Norwood.

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Budget & where to stay

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    Windsor Gardens MBTA stationNorwood Memorial Municipal BuildingFred Holland Day HouseNorwood

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    Get in

    By car

    There are plenty of ways to get into Norwood by car from every direction. Using Rte 95 you can make your way to Norwood from either Boston or Providence. Also, Rte 1 can take you into the heart of Norwood from both the north and the south. Coming from other Boston suburbs you can use Rte 128 to get to the edge of town then proceed south on 109 through Westwood or use Rte 1 or 95 to go directly into Norwood. From the south and Cape Cod you can use Rte 495, the outermost beltway around Boston, and go north on 1 or 95 into Norwood.

    By train

    Train stations

    Norwood has three stops on the MBTA Franklin line:

    • Norwood Depot
    • Norwood Central
    • Windsor Gardens

    Westwood has:

    • Islington Station. There is a frequent service of trains to and from Boston.
    • Train operators:

    Go Route 128/University Park station

    📍 50 University AvenueChecked Oct 2023
    MapsWebsite

    By bus

    One can catch the 34E bus from Forest Hills station. It runs along Washington Street seven days a week, every 30-60 minutes.

    By plane

    • Norwood Memorial Airport

    Get around

    Being the hub of Norfolk County, Norwood is in the middle of all major roads south of Boston including 128, 95 and Rte 1 which runs directly through the town. There are also two train stations in Norwood for commuter rail trains that run into Boston all throughout the day. The 34E MBTA bus provides local service seven days a week with many stops along Washington Street or Route 1A, runs every 30 to 60 minutes.

    See

    Downtown Norwood has a great downtown feel as it has transformed into several shops, restaurants and coffee shops. It has also been able to hold its own against malls and plazas that have been built around town and in towns nearby. There is also a great common in the center of town that is used during the summer for weekly concerts on the common. Norwood also has some stunning architecture being led by Town Hall, St. Catherine's Catholic Church, the movie cinema and the Town Diner. Getting away from downtown is the Day House, which houses the Norwood Historical Society, and the stunning Norwood High School. "South Norwood" part of town gives you the feel of the old tripledecker flats originally seen in Boston.

    Do

    Norwood also has its own golf course, the Norwood Country Club on Rte 1 heading towards Dedham.

    Do Norwood Country Club

    📍 400 Providence Hwy
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    Buy

    Norwood is home to the original AutoMile on Rte 1 which houses dealerships from almost every car manufacturer in the world.

    Eat

    Budget

    Mid-range

    Eat Byblos Restaurant

    Middle EasternVegan / VegetarianVegetarian options$$

    This airy and elegant Lebanese restaurant features typical Middle Eastern fare, including lots of vegetarian offerings and a great wine list. This place is hopping later than most restaurants in the area.

    📍 1068 Washington St.☎ +1 213 738-9197
    Video reviews: Instagram reels · TikTok · YouTube
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    Eat Olde Colonial Cafe

    Bakery / Café$$

    Housed in the old Norwood firehouse, this is one of the top values in Norwood for great food and even better atmosphere

    📍 171 Nahatan St☎ +1 781-762-2058
    Video reviews: Instagram reels · TikTok · YouTube
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    Splurge

    Drink

    Sleep

    Rte 1 has several chain hotels for you to choose from.

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