Metalwerx
50 Guinan Street
Waltham MA 02451
781-891-3854

You have two options for reaching us from Boston and points east: Route I90 (Massachusetts Turnpike) or Route 2. The links on this page and the map above will take you to Google Maps with turn-by-turn directions; our directions here simplified a little, but still accurate.

On I90 / Mass Pike West:

1. Head west on I-90 / Mass Pike - go approx 10.5 mi, depending where you got on the Pike
2. Take exit 15 for I-95/MA-128 North - go 2.7 mi
3. Take exit 26 toward Waltham/Weston/US-20 - go 0.2 mi
4. Merge onto US-20 E - go 1.2 mi
5. Turn left at Hammond St - go 0.3 mi
6. Take the 3rd right onto Guinan St - go 0.1 mi
7. Metalwerx is a brick building about halfway down Guinan Street on your left.

On Route 2 East:

Note: This route is a little tricky if you don't know the area; the street views in Google Maps might help, even if you are a local.

1. Head north on I93 - go approx 10.5 mi, depending where you got on 93
2. Take exit 37B to merge ontoI-95/MA-128 South toward Waltham - go 14.5 mi
3. Take exit 26 toward Waltham/Weston/US-20 - go 0.4 mi
4. Merge onto US-20 E - go 1.4 mi
5. Turn left at Hammond St - go 0.3 mi
6. Take the 3rd right onto Guinan St - go 0.1 mi
7. Metalwerx is a brick building about halfway down Guinan Street on your left.

From the north, you can take I93 or Route 3 South to I95/Route 128 South. If you're coming from the coast, just take I95 or 128 south. Once you've reached I95/Route 128 South, follow the directions below.

On Route I95/128 South:

1. Take exit 26 toward Waltham/Weston/US-20 - go 0.4 mi
2. Merge onto US-20 E - go 1.4 mi
3. Turn left at Hammond St - go 0.3 mi
4. Take the 3rd right onto Guinan St - go 0.1 mi
5. Metalwerx is a brick building about halfway down Guinan Street on your left.

From the Cape, your best option will depend on traffic -- but we don't have to tell you that. We'll assume that you're taking Route 3N to 93S to 95N. Take any other Route you want, as long as it gets you the 95N. From there, follow the directions below.

From Rhode Island, follow whatever route you usually take to 95 north, depending where you live. Once you're on 95 North, follow the directions below.

On Route I95/128 North:

1. Head west on I-90 / Mass Pike - go approx 10.5 mi, depending where you got on the Pike
2. Take exit 15 for I-95/MA-128 North - go 2.7 mi
3. Take exit 26 toward Waltham/Weston/US-20 - go 0.2 mi
4. Merge onto US-20 E - go 1.2 mi
5. Turn left at Hammond St - go 0.3 mi
6. Take the 3rd right onto Guinan St - go 0.1 mi
7. Metalwerx is a brick building about halfway down Guinan Street on your left.

Take Route 2 to I95 South or I90 (Massachusetts Turnpike) to I95 North. Follow the appropriate route above, depending on the direction you are traveling.

If you fly into Logan and don't plan to rent a car, you can get to Waltham using public transportation or a car service.

Public Transportation: The MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority), operates the subway, commuter rail, and buses. To get to Metalwerx from Logan Airport using public transportation:

1. Take the Silver Line bus from the airport to South Station. (The Silver Line stops at Terminals A, B, D, and E.)
2. At South Station, change to the subway, and take a Red Line train Outbound to Porter Square.
At Porter Square, change to the commuter rail, and take the Fitchburg/South Acton line to Waltham Station.

For details about schedules and fares, please see the MBTA website. The site also has a very helpful Trip Planner to help you plan your route, no matter where you're coming from, or what type of public transportation you would like to use.

Limos: There are at least two limo companies that provide service from Logan to Waltham. Their terms are basically the same, call at least 24 hours in advance to schedule pickup and you must supply them with your flight information and a credit card number. One company may provide a better rate than the other, so call both. Two companies that provide service to Waltham are:

Back Bay Coach, 888-222-5229
The Airporter, 877-899-6161

Some helpful links
Logan Airport
MBTA
Back Bay Coach
The Airporter

Metalwerx also has a kitchen with microwave and a full size refrigerator to store lunches. Fulciniti's, an Italian deli, is right down the street and is open from 8am to 9pm.

Crescent Suites Hotel

Crescent Suites Hotel has a special Metalwerx rate of $115/night. Make sure you tell them you're coming to Metalwerx.

Crescent Suites was designed with your comfort and convenience in mind. Just minutes from the city, your options for work, play or just relaxing are numerous. Enjoy an espresso in our lobby cafe or take a short walk to local shops, restaurants and theater. If you like, do your own cooking in your suite's fully applianced kitchen, then soak luxuriously in an over-sized tub. Need to get some work done? Crescent Suites offers free, high-speed Internet access and free, local and U.S. long distance calling. In town for a quick visit? Here for business or pleasure? Make your stay short and suite!

Crescent Suites is one of the closest hotels to Metalwerx, and is less than a mile and a half from our studio.

Hilton Garden Inn Boston/Waltham

The Hilton Garden Inn has a special rate just for Metalwerx students year round, $109/night plus taxes. There is also a shuttle available upon request to and from Metalwerx during the week. 

Hilton Garden Inn Boston/Waltham
420 Totten Pond Road
Waltham, MA 02451
Tel: 781-890-0100
Fax: 781-890-4446

Best Western TLC Hotel
477 Totten Pond Rd.
Waltham, MA 02451
Tel: 877-852-4683, 781-890-7800
Fax: 781-890-4937

Home Suites Inn
455 Totten Pond Rd.
Waltham, MA 02451
Tel: 866-335-6175,781-890-3000

Marriott Courtyard Boston Waltham
387 Winter St.
Waltham, MA 02451
Telephone: 866-419-0999
Tel: 781-419-0900
Fax: 781-419-0999

Blacksmithing Classes at Prospect Hill Forge

Prospect Hill Forge is located in the red brick building next to Metalwerx at:
38 Guinan Street
Waltham, MA 02454-1372

For questions about the content of classes taught at Prospect Hill Forge, please call Prospect Hill Forge directly at 781-608-0900.