Affectionately known as the “Town of Homes,” Belmont's charming residential streets are filled with handsome colonial masterpieces that make this town so desirable. The town offers top-rated public schools, the prestigious Belmont Day and Belmont Hill Schools, a beloved local Farmer's Market, and robust education, recreation, and cultural enrichment programs. Charming downtown areas including Cushing Square and Belmont Center both offer quaint shops, restaurants, recreation, and entertainment options. Just eight miles northwest of Boston, the town is surrounded by the bustling cities of Arlington, Cambridge, Lexington, Waltham and Watertown.  Served by two MBTA commuter rail stops, numerous bus lines, and Routes 2, 16, & 60 - Belmont offers an ideal location for commuters and explorers.