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Watertown Dam
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The Watertown Dam spans the Charles River 980 feet upstream from the Watertown Bridge near Watertown Square in Watertown, Massachusetts. The dam is located where the Charles River tidal estuary historically ended. Watertown Dam is of concrete construction, a gravity dam, last rebuilt in 1966. Its length is 220 feet.
Nearby attractions
Armenian Museum of America
65 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472, United States
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How Park Off - Leash Area
70 Bacon St, Watertown, MA 02472
Plumbing Museum
80 Rosedale Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
Nearby restaurants
Jana Grill
2 Watertown St, Watertown, MA 02472
Not Your Average Joe's - Watertown
55 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472
O'Some Café
100 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472
Ginger Exchange - Watertown
98 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472
Banh Mi Cafe
102 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472
New Ginza
4503 63, 65 Galen St, Watertown, MA 02472
Tru Foods Kitchen
142 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472
Bar 'Cino Watertown
47 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472
Number 1 Taste Chinese Food Watertown
39 Galen St, Watertown, MA 02472
Ixtapa Cantina
18 Mt Auburn St, Watertown, MA 02472
Nearby local services
Stop & Shop
171 Watertown St, Watertown, MA 02472
Fix 'N Repair - Watertown
7 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472
La Guanaquita Market
76 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472
Planet Fitness
191 Watertown St, Watertown, MA 02472
Beantown Barber Studio
150 California St Suite 509, Newton, MA 02458
Meat Spot
28 Mt Auburn St, Watertown, MA 02472
Italian Design Interiors
19 Spring St, Watertown, MA 02472
The Texture Temple With Annie
150 California St Suite 503, Newton, MA 02458
My Salon Suite
150 California St, Newton, MA 02458
Sean C. Boutin LMT.
Watertown Center for Healing Arts, 17 Spring St, Watertown, MA 02472
Nearby hotels
Four Points by Sheraton Boston Newton
320 Washington St, Newton, MA 02458
Inn on Arsenal
100 N Beacon St, Watertown, MA 02472
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Watertown Dam

Charles Riv Greenway, Watertown, MA 02472
4.6(124)
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The Watertown Dam spans the Charles River 980 feet upstream from the Watertown Bridge near Watertown Square in Watertown, Massachusetts. The dam is located where the Charles River tidal estuary historically ended. Watertown Dam is of concrete construction, a gravity dam, last rebuilt in 1966. Its length is 220 feet.

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attractions: Armenian Museum of America, Ancient Order of Hibernians, How Park Off - Leash Area, Plumbing Museum, restaurants: Jana Grill, Not Your Average Joe's - Watertown, O'Some Café, Ginger Exchange - Watertown, Banh Mi Cafe, New Ginza, Tru Foods Kitchen, Bar 'Cino Watertown, Number 1 Taste Chinese Food Watertown, Ixtapa Cantina, local businesses: Stop & Shop, Fix 'N Repair - Watertown, La Guanaquita Market, Planet Fitness, Beantown Barber Studio, Meat Spot, Italian Design Interiors, The Texture Temple With Annie, My Salon Suite, Sean C. Boutin LMT.
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Armenian Museum of America

Ancient Order of Hibernians

How Park Off - Leash Area

Plumbing Museum

Armenian Museum of America

Armenian Museum of America

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Open until 12:00 AM
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Ancient Order of Hibernians

Ancient Order of Hibernians

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Open until 12:00 AM
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How Park Off - Leash Area

How Park Off - Leash Area

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Plumbing Museum

Plumbing Museum

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Open 24 hours
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Nearby restaurants of Watertown Dam

Jana Grill

Not Your Average Joe's - Watertown

O'Some Café

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Banh Mi Cafe

New Ginza

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Bar 'Cino Watertown

Number 1 Taste Chinese Food Watertown

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Jana Grill

Jana Grill

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Not Your Average Joe's - Watertown

Not Your Average Joe's - Watertown

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O'Some Café

O'Some Café

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Open until 12:00 AM
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Ginger Exchange - Watertown

Ginger Exchange - Watertown

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Fix 'N Repair - Watertown

Fix 'N Repair - Watertown

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Planet Fitness

Planet Fitness

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Sameed AhmedSameed Ahmed
This is a scenic spot along the Charles River trail! It's a beautiful small waterfall/dam. You can view it from both the north and south side of the trail. The north side has an overlook. The south side has a walking area right up to the river at the base.
Kristy JohnsonKristy Johnson
Stunning! Always ducks and seagulls and so on! There is two hour parking all along the street by the bridge, and it’s shady too so good for hot days like today! I always see people fishing, and there is a sprinkler park not far.
sphennings W.sphennings W.
A beautiful spot to walk and watch the wildlife. It's common to find great blue herons and night herons fishing here. Sometimes if your lucky you can even find a large snapping turtle sunning itself on the rocks below the dam.
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This is a scenic spot along the Charles River trail! It's a beautiful small waterfall/dam. You can view it from both the north and south side of the trail. The north side has an overlook. The south side has a walking area right up to the river at the base.
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Stunning! Always ducks and seagulls and so on! There is two hour parking all along the street by the bridge, and it’s shady too so good for hot days like today! I always see people fishing, and there is a sprinkler park not far.
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A beautiful spot to walk and watch the wildlife. It's common to find great blue herons and night herons fishing here. Sometimes if your lucky you can even find a large snapping turtle sunning itself on the rocks below the dam.
sphennings W.

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A Day Well-Spent at Watertown Dam

Watertown Dam proved to be an excellent spot for both relaxing and engaging activities. Whether you're into walking or cycling, the paths are accommodating and offer scenic views along the way. Venture just a minute off the main track, and you'll discover serene fishing spots, making it a delightful location for anglers. It's a perfect destination for friends and family, especially those with kids. Highly recommended for a...

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23w

This free public trail is one of the very nice things about my neighborhood! Thanks to Charles River Greenway, DCR, Trustees of the Reservations, and the volunteers who make the trail so lovely. I’ve watched ducklings swimming in a line after Mom, a heron throw a fish down its throat, and a turtle...

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5.0
2y

This is a scenic spot along the Charles River trail! It's a beautiful small waterfall/dam. You can view it from both the north and south side of the trail. The north side has an overlook. The south side has a walking area right up to the river...

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