Guidebook for Cambridge
Sightseeing
One of the finest University art galleries in the Country. Free with Harvard ID or as a one of our guests. Otherwise, admission is $10 (student) to $15.
205 locals recommend
Harvard Art Museums
32 Quincy StOne of the finest University art galleries in the Country. Free with Harvard ID or as a one of our guests. Otherwise, admission is $10 (student) to $15.
Beautiful pedestrian only bridge that connects this part of Cambridge with the Harvard Business School campus across the Charles River. Nice spot for photos or nearby picnicking in the afternoons
John W. Weeks Bridge
John W. Weeks BridgeBeautiful pedestrian only bridge that connects this part of Cambridge with the Harvard Business School campus across the Charles River. Nice spot for photos or nearby picnicking in the afternoons
Food Scene
Fantastic coffee and pastries. Laid back atmosphere. Free wifi and tables. Hidden Gem!
64 locals recommend
Petsi Pies
31 Putnam AveFantastic coffee and pastries. Laid back atmosphere. Free wifi and tables. Hidden Gem!
Zoe's
1105 Massachusetts AveGreat Diner. Breakfast all day.
Peruvian restaurant with a fresh ingredients and a nice outdoor patio. Hidden Gem.
11 locals recommend
Orinoco Harvard Square
56 John F. Kennedy StPeruvian restaurant with a fresh ingredients and a nice outdoor patio. Hidden Gem.
Best espresso drinks in the area. They also serve pastries and light fare.
52 locals recommend
Crema Cafe
27 Brattle StBest espresso drinks in the area. They also serve pastries and light fare.
Cafe Sushi
1105 Massachusetts AveBest sushi in the area.
Rod Dee Thai Cuisine
1906 Massachusetts AveBest thai food in the area.
Dali
415 Washington StGreat Spanish style tapas restaurant
Dumpling House
950 Massachusetts AveSecond best Chinese restaurant in the area.
Great local pizza place in the North End. They've been making the same pizza sauce and crust for over 70 years. This is the original location.
96 locals recommend
Regina Pizzeria
11 1/2 Thacher StGreat local pizza place in the North End. They've been making the same pizza sauce and crust for over 70 years. This is the original location.
Drinks & Nightlife
Upscale tavern with fantastic food and large selection of draft beers (rotating seasonal selections included).
58 locals recommend
Russell House Tavern
14 John F. Kennedy StUpscale tavern with fantastic food and large selection of draft beers (rotating seasonal selections included).
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
413 Centre StOrganic super market.
Less expensive than whole foods nearby, but a bit further of a walk.
409 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
748 Memorial DrLess expensive than whole foods nearby, but a bit further of a walk.
Another organic grocery store that we like. Smaller and easier to navigate than Whole Foods on river street.
42 locals recommend
Harvest Co-Op Market
580 Massachusetts AveAnother organic grocery store that we like. Smaller and easier to navigate than Whole Foods on river street.
Entertainment & Activities
Children's play structures, swings, and basketball/soccer courts for adults
Corporal Burns Playground
Memorial DriveChildren's play structures, swings, and basketball/soccer courts for adults
Shopping
Amazing hot cocoa drinks served in mugs, European style. Single source chocolates from all over the world.
64 locals recommend
L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates
52 Brattle StAmazing hot cocoa drinks served in mugs, European style. Single source chocolates from all over the world.
Everything Else
Asian supermarket. There's a Paris Baguette, ramen noodle bar and Go Go Curry inside.
117 locals recommend
Hmart Cambridge
581 Massachusetts AveAsian supermarket. There's a Paris Baguette, ramen noodle bar and Go Go Curry inside.
Best cannoli (delicious italian pastry filled with ricotta cream cheese) in the city. Much better than Mike's Pastries, and almost no lines!
13 locals recommend
Maria's Pastry Shop
46 Cross StBest cannoli (delicious italian pastry filled with ricotta cream cheese) in the city. Much better than Mike's Pastries, and almost no lines!