Wellesley is an upscale, walkable college town anchored by Wellesley College, with tree‑lined streets, boutique shops, cozy cafés and plenty of parks and trails—comfortable, safe, and engaging for multi‑week stays when you want things to do without the city bustle.
A short commuter‑rail or drive brings you into Boston and Cambridge for world‑class museums, hospitals, restaurants and nightlife, so you get small‑town calm with easy big‑city options.