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Waltham is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, and was an early center for the labor movement as well as a major contributor to the American Industrial Revolution. The city is now a center for research and higher education, home to Brandeis University and Bentley University. It is also known for its many technology companies, including Raytheon, PTC, and EMC.

Waltham is located about 10 miles west of downtown Boston and is accessible by car, bus, train, and bike. By car, Waltham is accessible via Interstate 95/Route 128, the Massachusetts Turnpike, and Route 2. The MBTA commuter rail has stops in Waltham at the Waltham station and the Brandeis/Roberts station. The MBTA bus system also serves Waltham, with routes 70, 70A, 70B, and 170. The Fitchburg Line of the MBTA commuter rail also stops in Waltham.

Waltham is also home to several bike paths, including the Charles River Bike Path, which runs along the Charles River and connects Waltham to downtown Boston and Cambridge. The Minuteman Bikeway is a 10-mile bike path that runs between Bedford and Alewife Station in Cambridge, and passes through Waltham. The Bruce Freeman Rail Trail is a 25-mile bike path that runs from Lowell to Framingham, and passes through Waltham.

The city of Waltham also offers a variety of attractions, including the Lyman Estate, a historic house museum that is open to the public. The Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation offers exhibits on the history of the industrial revolution in Waltham, and the Rose Art Museum at Brandeis University has an extensive collection of modern and contemporary art. The city also hosts a variety of festivals and events throughout the year, including the Waltham Arts Festival and the Waltham Carnival.