Overview
Stoneham is a Massachusetts city of 23,000 (2020) about 9 miles northwest of Boston.
Melrose is a small city with a population of 30,000 (2020).
2 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat
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Best things about Stoneham
Stone Zoo
Middlesex Fells Reservation
Over 2500 acres for hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, or cross-country skiing. Includes 340-acre Spot Pond which offers sailing, kayak, canoe and rowboat rental during the summer. Sailing lessons are available. Of…
Stoneham Theatre
Wonderful old restored theatre.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 18°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Mar. (climate data from nearby Reading)
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 — 9 mi away (major hub). Directions
- BED Laurence G Hanscom Field, Bedford — 10 mi away. Directions
Stoneham is located on Interstate 93, north of Boston. Exit 34 on I93N brings you near Spot pond and is exit only. To get back onto 93N or 93S, you need to drive a little bit to Exit 36 which is the Montvale Ave exit. To re-enter 93N (only), an onramp near exit 34 is available. To re-enter 93S, an onramp near the Sheepfold reservation and Dog park.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Stone Zoo, Stoneham Theatre
- Lunch Gaetano's
- Afternoon Middlesex Fells Reservation
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
Stoneham is located on Interstate 93, north of Boston. Exit 34 on I93N brings you near Spot pond and is exit only. To get back onto 93N or 93S, you need to drive a little bit to Exit 36 which is the Montvale Ave exit. To re-enter 93N (only), an onramp near exit 34 is available. To re-enter 93S, an onramp near the Sheepfold reservation and Dog park.
Get around
- MBTA bus service includes the 131 and 136/137 routes in town, in addition to 3 commuter rail stations on the Haverhill line.
- MBTA Bus 132 starts at Red Stone Shopping Center. It connects to the Orange line at Oak Grove.
- Parking in Stoneham is plentiful and usually easy.
- Downtown parking lots are metered, but not after 6PM M-Sa, and not on Sunday.
- Sidewalks are easy access and the town seems to be building more regularly.
See
Do
Do Middlesex Fells Reservation
Over 2500 acres for hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, or cross-country skiing. Includes 340-acre Spot Pond which offers sailing, kayak, canoe and rowboat rental during the summer. Sailing lessons are available. Off-road biking on fire roads. Large open picnic areas and more.
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