Food Scene
Best brunch in the neighborhood.
Special: Lobster Benedict on Sundays.
Reservation recommended or very long line.
83 locals recommend
Cafe Luna
612 Main StBest brunch in the neighborhood.
Special: Lobster Benedict on Sundays.
Reservation recommended or very long line.
Best Korean Fried Chicken in town.
Other dishes are also delicious.
Perfect for Asian food junkies.
6 locals recommend
Bonchon Cambridge
57 John F. Kennedy StBest Korean Fried Chicken in town.
Other dishes are also delicious.
Perfect for Asian food junkies.
Traditional Korean family meals.
Delicious tofu soups, perfect for cold days.
13 locals recommend
Kaju Korean Cuisine — Allston
56 Harvard AveTraditional Korean family meals.
Delicious tofu soups, perfect for cold days.
Flour Bakery
190 Massachusetts AveGreat cakes and pastries.
The Friendly Toast
1 Kendall SquareOne of the most popular breakfast/brunch spot in town.
Contemporary American cuisines.
Great interior design and atmosphere.
Different brunch dishes.
101 locals recommend
Alden & Harlow
40 Brattle StContemporary American cuisines.
Great interior design and atmosphere.
Different brunch dishes.
Must-visit coffee shop in Cambridge.
Middle Eastern desserts and cultures.
16 locals recommend
Algiers Coffee House
40 Brattle StreetMust-visit coffee shop in Cambridge.
Middle Eastern desserts and cultures.
Santouka Harvard Square
1 Bow StJapanese Ramen.
Distant but worth visiting.
Truly authentic Japanese Ramen in classroom theme.
Tell everyone your dream upon finishing your ramen.
Warning: Very long line.
34 locals recommend
Yume Wo Katare
1923 Massachusetts AveDistant but worth visiting.
Truly authentic Japanese Ramen in classroom theme.
Tell everyone your dream upon finishing your ramen.
Warning: Very long line.
Cafe Sushi
1105 Massachusetts AveWhat's more interesting than sushi ?!
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
1002 Beacon StAll-you-can-eat BBQ.
Happy hours offers.
Zinneken's Belgian waffles
1154 Massachusetts AveTruly Authentic Belgian Waffle.
Must-visit spot.
Quick slice of pizza of your choice.
Window view of the Square.
True college-life feeling.
68 locals recommend
OTTO
289 Harvard StQuick slice of pizza of your choice.
Window view of the Square.
True college-life feeling.
Healthy Vietnamese food.
What's better than a fresh bowl of Pho on a rainy day?!
10 locals recommend
Le's Restaurant
36 Dunster StHealthy Vietnamese food.
What's better than a fresh bowl of Pho on a rainy day?!
Life Alive Organic Cafe
765 Massachusetts AveThe BEST spot for vegans and vegetarians.
Best and reasonable seafood in town!
Don't miss the East Coast lobsters while you're here!
42 locals recommend
Alive & Kicking Lobsters
269 Putnam AveBest and reasonable seafood in town!
Don't miss the East Coast lobsters while you're here!
Hmart Cambridge
581 Massachusetts AveAsian market with fresh deli, food court and bakery.
Toscanini's Ice Cream
159 First StBest-rated Ice Cream in New England.
Night Market
75 Winthrop StThis funky Asian Fusion place is perfect for a light dinner.
One of the best places for morning coffee, breakfast or brunch.
212 locals recommend
Tatte Bakery & Café
70 Charles StOne of the best places for morning coffee, breakfast or brunch.
Honestly! The best authentic hotpot in town! You'd better make a reservation!
13 locals recommend
Happy Lamb
485 Massachusetts AveHonestly! The best authentic hotpot in town! You'd better make a reservation!
Best Spanish Tapas in Boston. Public transportation accessible. This place is always packed and doesn't take reservation but worth the wait.
168 locals recommend
Toro Boston
1704 Washington StBest Spanish Tapas in Boston. Public transportation accessible. This place is always packed and doesn't take reservation but worth the wait.
This is not a fancy or typical Italian restaurant. It's different and original in every way. Also no reservation accepted, but worth a try.
53 locals recommend
The Daily Catch
323 Hanover StThis is not a fancy or typical Italian restaurant. It's different and original in every way. Also no reservation accepted, but worth a try.
Arts & Culture
Founded in 1636, Harvard is America's oldest institute of higher learning and one of the country's most prestigious universities. Among the illustrious alumni are civil rights leader W.E.B. Du Bois, philosopher Henry David Thoreau, writer Gertrude Stein, composer Leonard Bernstein, cellist Yo Yo Ma and seven U.S. presidents.
574 locals recommend
Harvard University
3 Oxford Street Founded in 1636, Harvard is America's oldest institute of higher learning and one of the country's most prestigious universities. Among the illustrious alumni are civil rights leader W.E.B. Du Bois, philosopher Henry David Thoreau, writer Gertrude Stein, composer Leonard Bernstein, cellist Yo Yo Ma and seven U.S. presidents.
One of the world's leading educational institutions, with an emphasis on math and sciences, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is located on the banks of the Charles River. The M.I.T. campus includes many modern buildings designed by famous architects and is worth exploring.
59 locals recommend
Area 2/MIT
One of the world's leading educational institutions, with an emphasis on math and sciences, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is located on the banks of the Charles River. The M.I.T. campus includes many modern buildings designed by famous architects and is worth exploring.
Outstanding Earth Sciences gallery with rare minerals, meteorites and a timeline of Earth history. New exhibits on New England Forests, Sea Creatures in Glass, and Marine Life in the Putnam Family Gallery.
151 locals recommend
Harvard Museum of Natural History
26 Oxford StOutstanding Earth Sciences gallery with rare minerals, meteorites and a timeline of Earth history. New exhibits on New England Forests, Sea Creatures in Glass, and Marine Life in the Putnam Family Gallery.
Boston's oldest, largest and best-known art institution, the MFA houses one
1042 locals recommend
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
465 Huntington Ave Boston's oldest, largest and best-known art institution, the MFA houses one
Spend a couple of hours or the whole day at this hands-on museum that has something exciting for everyone. Touch a lizard, watch chickens hatching, see lightning being created and enjoy hundreds of other exhibits, where you can't help but learn something new about science and technology. Hold onto the edge of your seat at the IMAX movie theater, which costs extra.
560 locals recommend
Museum of Science
1 Museum Of Science Driveway Spend a couple of hours or the whole day at this hands-on museum that has something exciting for everyone. Touch a lizard, watch chickens hatching, see lightning being created and enjoy hundreds of other exhibits, where you can't help but learn something new about science and technology. Hold onto the edge of your seat at the IMAX movie theater, which costs extra.
From lobster rolls to chinese food, you'll satisfy every craving you have and will top it off with dessert.
Street performers.
8 locals recommend
Quincy Market
From lobster rolls to chinese food, you'll satisfy every craving you have and will top it off with dessert.
Street performers.
The historic library brings you to tremendous architecture and a movie-like atmosphere.
288 locals recommend
Boston Public Library
700 Boylston StThe historic library brings you to tremendous architecture and a movie-like atmosphere.
Entertainment & Activities
Charles River Canoe & Kayak Cambridge at Kendall Square
15 Broad Canal WayAquarium station
State StreetEscape the Room Boston
33 West StBoda Borg
90 Pleasant StBoston Harborwalk
Boston Wharf RoadFun speedy boat in the Harbor. Great trip for family with kids!
Sightseeing
Walk the Freedom Trail to explore most of Boston history and attractions.
470 locals recommend
Freedom Trail
139 Tremont StWalk the Freedom Trail to explore most of Boston history and attractions.
Located in the heart of downtown Boston, this bustling complex of novelty carts, distinctive shops, national chain stores, performers, food stands and restaurants brought new life to a historic meeting place.
517 locals recommend
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
1 S Market StLocated in the heart of downtown Boston, this bustling complex of novelty carts, distinctive shops, national chain stores, performers, food stands and restaurants brought new life to a historic meeting place.
North End
Little Italy of Boston, where you will find the best tiramisu in town.
The historic district with beautiful red-brick houses and hilly roads.
125 locals recommend
Beacon Hill
The historic district with beautiful red-brick houses and hilly roads.
Parks & Nature
This Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park, famous for its Swan Boats, has over 600 varieties of trees and an ever-changing array of flowers. It is America's first public garden.
440 locals recommend
Boston Public Garden
This Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park, famous for its Swan Boats, has over 600 varieties of trees and an ever-changing array of flowers. It is America's first public garden.
Hallowed ground to baseball purists, this cozy, quirky park has been the Boston Red Sox home field since 1912. The most distinctive feature of this classic baseball park is the 37-foot-tall left field wall, known as the "Green Monster."
815 locals recommend
Fenway Park
4 Jersey St Hallowed ground to baseball purists, this cozy, quirky park has been the Boston Red Sox home field since 1912. The most distinctive feature of this classic baseball park is the 37-foot-tall left field wall, known as the "Green Monster."
One of the best and cleanest beaches in Massachusetts if Cape Cod is too far for you!
About an hour drive from Cambridge.
124 locals recommend
Crane Beach
One of the best and cleanest beaches in Massachusetts if Cape Cod is too far for you!
About an hour drive from Cambridge.
Beautiful day in this waterfront park with sea-water fountain. Great for families!
18 locals recommend
Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park
100 Atlantic AveBeautiful day in this waterfront park with sea-water fountain. Great for families!
A 20 minute drive/ train accessible spot to catch sunset/ sunrise from the beach.
187 locals recommend
Castle Island
2010 William J Day BlvdA 20 minute drive/ train accessible spot to catch sunset/ sunrise from the beach.
Essentials
Market Basket
400 Somerville AveMarket in the Square
60 Church StreetBroadway Marketplace
468 BroadwayHarvard Market
1627 Cambridge StStar Market
370 Western AveGetting Around
Zipcar
12 Valley StHarvard station
1 Brattle StCentral Square