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

The main routes out of Boston are Route 2, I93, or I90 (Massachusetts Turnpike). Each of these roads intersect with I95. If you drive on either Route 2 or I93, get on I95 south and follow the directions for "From the north." If you drive on I90, get off at Exit 15, follow directions to I95 north, and then follow directions below for "From the south."

From the north:

Take I95 (also known as Route 128) south to Exit 27A, Totten Pond Road/Wyman Street. Follow the exit around to the right and merge onto Totten Pond Road. Follow Totten Pond Road about a mile and a half; Totten Pond Road ends when it intersects with Lexington Street. Take a hard right onto Bacon Street. After about a half a mile, turn right onto Guinan. Metlwerx is half way down Guinan St. on the left.

From the south:

Take I95 (also known as Route 128) north to Exit 26, toward Waltham, Route 117, and Weston. Merge right onto Route 20 east, which joins Main Street. Continue following Route 20 East and turn left on Bacon Street. Turn left on Guinan. From the west:

The main routes towards Boston from the west are Route 2 and I90 (Massachusetts Turnpike). Both of these roads intersect with I95. If you drive on Route 2, get on I95 south and follow the directions for "From the north." If you drive on I90, get off at Exit 15, follow directions to I95 north, and then follow directions below for "From the south."

Door-to-door directions

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

Public Transportation: The MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority), operates the subway, commuter rail, and buses.

The MBTA has a free shuttle service from airport terminals to the Airport MBTA station. The basic subway fare is $1.25; buy a token at the kiosk. Take the Blue Line from the airport to the intersection with the Green Line at Government Center. Transfer to a Green Line train (going towards Lechmere) and ride for two stops to North Station. From here, you can catch a Commuter Rail train to Waltham; the line that stops in Waltham is the Fitchburg/South Acton Line; the fare (as of Decemberr 2004) is $3.50.

You may also like to try the MBTA Trip Planner if you are following a more complex route. The MBTA website will be displayed in a new window; click Trip Planning.

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.

Metalwerx Special Price!

The Homestead Studio Suites has a special discount for Metalwerx students, 5% off their best daily rate (daily rate averages $75 - $85/night). Equipped with a kitchenette, it's only about 2 miles from Metalwerx.

Homestead Studios Suites

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.