Medford, MA Apartments

Out And About In Medford.

Parks: Rivers Edge Park is a world-class, 10-acre riverfront park with over one third of a mile mile of frontage along the Malden River. Mystic River Reservation offers swimming, rowing, sailing, soccer, picnicking, biking, and boating.

Airports/Transportation: General Edward Lawrence Logan Boston International Airport is New England’s largest transportation center and is located less than nine miles from Medford. Wellington Station is nearby so your commute around the Medford area is easy and convenient.

Elementary Schools: Brooks Elementary School, also known as the creativity school, is committed to nurturing collaboration, imagination, and creative problem solving. St. Joseph Elementary School is a nurturing Christ-centered community where the mission of Jesus, as understood and experienced in the Catholic Church, is thier primary focus.

Middle Schools: John J. McGlynn Middle School strives to provide all children with high quality instructional programs and specialized services that are designed to meet students’ diverse educational, social and emotional needs. New England Christian Academy is an integral part of Grace Gospel Church.

High Schools: Arlington Catholic High School is a college preparatory high school committed to educating and challenging young men and women in accordance with Catholic teachings, while fostering academic, spiritual and social growth.

Colleges/Universities: Tufts University is recognized as a premier university dedicated to educating new leaders for a changing world. Harvard University, which will celebrate its 375th anniversary in 2011, is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Northeastern University is a private research university in Boston and a leader in integrating classroom learning with real-world experience. Massachusetts Institute of Technology is devoted to the advancement of knowledge and education of students in areas that contribute to or prosper in an environment of science and technology.

Restaurants: Il Faro is located on Main Street in Medford Square and has been a family run business since 1986; they serve Northern and Southern Italian dishes. Oasis Restaurant serves up “real Brazilian flavor”. Bistro 5 is a delightful Italian restaurant located in Medford. Margarita's Mexican Restaurant and All Seasons are few of our other favorites in the Medford area.

Sports Venues: Fenway Park is home to the Boston Red Sox, located in the heart of Boston. TD Banknorth Garden is home to the NBA Celtics, NHL Bruins, and many other sports and entertainment events. Gillette Stadium is home to the New England Patriots and the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer.

Shopping: Faneuil Hall Marketplace is as alive today as it was in 1742 when the nation's fathers proclaimed it "The Cradle of Liberty"; it combines the glories of Boston's past with the urban sophistication of the city today. For all your shopping needs, also check out Wellington Circle Shopping Plaza, The Shops at the Prudential Center and Gateway Center.

Museums: Tufts University Art Gallery animates the intellectual life of the greater university community through exhibitions and programs exploring new, global perspectives on art and on art discourse. The Peabody Museum was founded in 1866 by George Peabody and is one of the oldest museums in the world devoted to anthropology. MIT Museum is a place that explores invention, ideas, and innovation. Also nearby are the Harvard Museum of Natural History, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Entertainment: Enjoy a leisurely night at the movies at Landmark Kendall Square or Loews Boston Common.

Recreation: Stay fit at Gold's Gym or enjoy a night of bowling at Ball Square Bowling Alley Inc.