Jennifer’s guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Harvard University is all around you in this Square. See the iconic Harvard Yard and enjoy an array of shops, restaurants, and street performers. Harvard Square is close to the banks of the Charles River where you can stroll, bike, or picnic.
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Harvard Square
Brattle StreetHarvard University is all around you in this Square. See the iconic Harvard Yard and enjoy an array of shops, restaurants, and street performers. Harvard Square is close to the banks of the Charles River where you can stroll, bike, or picnic.
Home to Cambridge City Hall and close to MIT, Central Square is a vibrantly diverse neighborhood, boasting many restaurants, shops, and festivals. You'll often hear the sound of drumming coming from the Dance Complex, and there is usually some music, dance, or theatre happening at Starlight Square.
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Central Square
Home to Cambridge City Hall and close to MIT, Central Square is a vibrantly diverse neighborhood, boasting many restaurants, shops, and festivals. You'll often hear the sound of drumming coming from the Dance Complex, and there is usually some music, dance, or theatre happening at Starlight Square.
Kendall Square is home to MIT and the heart of high tech Cambridge. In recent years, there has been an explosion of restaurants in this area. It is close to the Charles River where you can get great views of Boston. Cross over the Longfellow Bridge to enjoy the Esplanade on the Boston side.
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Kendall Square
Kendall Square is home to MIT and the heart of high tech Cambridge. In recent years, there has been an explosion of restaurants in this area. It is close to the Charles River where you can get great views of Boston. Cross over the Longfellow Bridge to enjoy the Esplanade on the Boston side.
Davis Square is a great place to hang out. There is a public path for walking and biking, lots of outdoor places to have a bite to eat, a theatre, thrift shops, you name it!
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Davis Square
Davis Square is a great place to hang out. There is a public path for walking and biking, lots of outdoor places to have a bite to eat, a theatre, thrift shops, you name it!
If you get off the Red Line at Park Street, you will be in a great place to start exploring Boston. Up the hill is the Boston State House. The Boston Common is spread out before you and leads to the Public Gardens. On the Common is the headquarters for the Freedom Trail, a self-guided walking tour of the historic sites of Boston. On a nice day, this is a great way to enjoy the city.
Park Street
Park StreetIf you get off the Red Line at Park Street, you will be in a great place to start exploring Boston. Up the hill is the Boston State House. The Boston Common is spread out before you and leads to the Public Gardens. On the Common is the headquarters for the Freedom Trail, a self-guided walking tour of the historic sites of Boston. On a nice day, this is a great way to enjoy the city.
We walk here every Saturday for the amazing farmer's market (9:30-1). There are some great restaurants, funky Bow Market, and a calendar of ultra-local festivals throughout the year (like Fluff Fest).
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Union Square
Union SquareWe walk here every Saturday for the amazing farmer's market (9:30-1). There are some great restaurants, funky Bow Market, and a calendar of ultra-local festivals throughout the year (like Fluff Fest).
Restaurant Recommendations
There are just too many great places to eat to do them all justice. These are a few of our favorites that are close by.
This is an Inman Square institution that recently celebrated 100 years of operation by the same family. The decor includes large photos of the square through the decades. The S&S is a place where locals meet up for coffee or lunch. Recommendations include brunch, deli sandwiches, burgers, and seafood.
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S&S Restaurant
1334 Cambridge StThis is an Inman Square institution that recently celebrated 100 years of operation by the same family. The decor includes large photos of the square through the decades. The S&S is a place where locals meet up for coffee or lunch. Recommendations include brunch, deli sandwiches, burgers, and seafood.
This is where folks in the neighborhood head to meet a friend, do some work, or get a coffee to go.
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1369 Coffee House
1369 Cambridge StThis is where folks in the neighborhood head to meet a friend, do some work, or get a coffee to go.
We love their burritos and usually get them to go. If you decide to eat in, their made-by-the-table guacamole is awesome!
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Olé
11 Springfield StWe love their burritos and usually get them to go. If you decide to eat in, their made-by-the-table guacamole is awesome!
For a special evening, you can't beat a meal at Oleana, especially if you can score a table on their magical patio. We're not sure when they'll be doing eat-in service again.
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Oleana
134 Hampshire StFor a special evening, you can't beat a meal at Oleana, especially if you can score a table on their magical patio. We're not sure when they'll be doing eat-in service again.
This is one of our take-out go-tos. We like the chicken tika masala, saag paneer, and lamb korma. Don't forget to add a mango lassi to your order! The onion chutney is spicy and delicious.
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Punjabi Dhaba
225 Hampshire StThis is one of our take-out go-tos. We like the chicken tika masala, saag paneer, and lamb korma. Don't forget to add a mango lassi to your order! The onion chutney is spicy and delicious.
This is our favorite Chinese (actually Taiwanese) restaurant.
Service is fast and the food is fresh and delicious. We prefer eating in to take-out. It is a bit of a walk (15-20 min) but worth it!
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Mu Lan
228 BroadwayThis is our favorite Chinese (actually Taiwanese) restaurant.
Service is fast and the food is fresh and delicious. We prefer eating in to take-out. It is a bit of a walk (15-20 min) but worth it!
This is a great pub - whether you're looking for dinner or a pint. The food is also great for take-out. The fish 'n chips (wrapped in newspaper!) are a favorite at our house, but the shepherd's pie and beef stew are close seconds.
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The Druid
1357 Cambridge StThis is a great pub - whether you're looking for dinner or a pint. The food is also great for take-out. The fish 'n chips (wrapped in newspaper!) are a favorite at our house, but the shepherd's pie and beef stew are close seconds.
For a vegan or vegetarian meal, it is hard to beat Clover. I love the chickpea fritters, my husband loves the rosemary fries, and my son loves the impossible meatball sandwich.
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Clover Food Lab
1075 Cambridge StFor a vegan or vegetarian meal, it is hard to beat Clover. I love the chickpea fritters, my husband loves the rosemary fries, and my son loves the impossible meatball sandwich.
If you are not yet a sake enthusiast, the sommelier at Momi Nonmi will change that. The sake flights here are always a delightful adventure as are the Japanese-inspired small plates. They are only open for take-out right now, but we can't wait until we can eat in again!
Momi Nonmi
1128 Cambridge StreetIf you are not yet a sake enthusiast, the sommelier at Momi Nonmi will change that. The sake flights here are always a delightful adventure as are the Japanese-inspired small plates. They are only open for take-out right now, but we can't wait until we can eat in again!
Museums
Museum of Science
1 Museum Of Science DrivewayMuseum of Fine Arts, Boston
465 Huntington AveIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans WayBoston Children's Museum
308 Congress StNew England Aquarium
1 Central WharfSightseeing
Freedom Trail
Freedom TrailBoston Duck Tour Departure Location
1 Museum Of Science DrivewayThis park was created when the "Big Dig" put the central artery underground. It meanders for about a mile through Boston linking the North End, Waterfront, Financial District and China Town. There are fountains, food trucks, performances, and lots of benches where you can sit and enjoy the sights.
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Rose Kennedy Greenway
Atlantic AvenueThis park was created when the "Big Dig" put the central artery underground. It meanders for about a mile through Boston linking the North End, Waterfront, Financial District and China Town. There are fountains, food trucks, performances, and lots of benches where you can sit and enjoy the sights.
The Great Outdoors
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
191w Atlantic AvenueCharles River Canoe & Kayak Cambridge at Kendall Square
15 Broad Canal WayTake a harbor cruise or the Fast Ferry to Provincetown to enjoy the beaches of Cape Cod.
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Bay State Cruise Company
200 Seaport BlvdTake a harbor cruise or the Fast Ferry to Provincetown to enjoy the beaches of Cape Cod.
Whale Watching
1 Long WharfThere are many Blue Bike stations in Cambridge and Boston as well as many great paths to ride them on. Both sides of the Charles River have great paths and the Minuteman Rail Trail will take you to a number of important historic sites in Lexington and Concord. Don't forget to bring a helmet!
Blue Bikes Dock
There are many Blue Bike stations in Cambridge and Boston as well as many great paths to ride them on. Both sides of the Charles River have great paths and the Minuteman Rail Trail will take you to a number of important historic sites in Lexington and Concord. Don't forget to bring a helmet!
Parks and Playgrounds
This is a great park for all ages. Walk along the Charles, rent a kayak, play in the playground or splash in the wading pool! My father-in-law liked to paint here. You can often spot a heron or a turtle. It is also a great place to enjoy the Head of the Charles Regatta. Also, it's free!
Artesani Playground Wading Pool and Spray Deck
1255 Soldiers Field RdThis is a great park for all ages. Walk along the Charles, rent a kayak, play in the playground or splash in the wading pool! My father-in-law liked to paint here. You can often spot a heron or a turtle. It is also a great place to enjoy the Head of the Charles Regatta. Also, it's free!
This is probably the closest playground to our house. There is a large field, basketball courts, and a number of play structures.
Sennott Park
305 BroadwayThis is probably the closest playground to our house. There is a large field, basketball courts, and a number of play structures.
Besides an awesome playground, there is a large grassy area and a number of historic monuments here. It is adjacent to Harvard Square.
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Cambridge Common
Besides an awesome playground, there is a large grassy area and a number of historic monuments here. It is adjacent to Harvard Square.
Near the Museum of Science, this park incorporates the Charles River and includes several playgrounds as well as relaxing grassy spaces. It is adjacent to an amazing skate park and a foot (or bike) bridge that will take you to Charlestown. Cross the locks and you'll be at North Station.
North Point Park Playground
1 North Point BlvdNear the Museum of Science, this park incorporates the Charles River and includes several playgrounds as well as relaxing grassy spaces. It is adjacent to an amazing skate park and a foot (or bike) bridge that will take you to Charlestown. Cross the locks and you'll be at North Station.
Ice Cream
Right around the corner, you don't want to skip this spot! My husband's favorite is chocolate chip in a cup with jimmies. I usually get coffee toffee frozen yogurt, but for a special treat, go for the burnt sugar - either a frappe or a sundae!
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Christina's Homemade Ice Cream
1255 Cambridge StRight around the corner, you don't want to skip this spot! My husband's favorite is chocolate chip in a cup with jimmies. I usually get coffee toffee frozen yogurt, but for a special treat, go for the burnt sugar - either a frappe or a sundae!
If you are in Harvard Square and need a treat, Berry Line will hit the spot. Their "original" is the best. I like it with fruit or mochi. My husband usually adds oreos. They have another location between Harvard and Porter Squares.
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BerryLine
3 Arrow StIf you are in Harvard Square and need a treat, Berry Line will hit the spot. Their "original" is the best. I like it with fruit or mochi. My husband usually adds oreos. They have another location between Harvard and Porter Squares.
This place has a huge fan club! If you are in East Cambridge - maybe visiting the Museum of Science, taking a walk along the Charles, or hanging out at North Point Park - stop by for a delicious treat.
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Toscanini's Ice Cream
159 First StThis place has a huge fan club! If you are in East Cambridge - maybe visiting the Museum of Science, taking a walk along the Charles, or hanging out at North Point Park - stop by for a delicious treat.
People die for their salted bourbon ice cream! It's in Union Square, Somerville, just a short walk away.
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Gracie's Ice Cream
22 Union SquarePeople die for their salted bourbon ice cream! It's in Union Square, Somerville, just a short walk away.
Since the pandemic, these folks have pivoted and now have a take-out window for burgers, dogs, fries and . . . soft serve!! It's only a short walk, but can you make yours last until you get home?
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Trina's Starlite Lounge
3 Beacon StSince the pandemic, these folks have pivoted and now have a take-out window for burgers, dogs, fries and . . . soft serve!! It's only a short walk, but can you make yours last until you get home?