Guidebook for Cambridge
Sightseeing
You can get to the Vineyard by bus then ferry.
Take the bus to Woods Hole on Cape Cod (http://www.steamshipauthority.com/ssa/busservice.cfm?run=mv&from=bos) and then a ferry to Martha's Vineyard.
102 residents recomanen
Martha's Vineyard
You can get to the Vineyard by bus then ferry.
Take the bus to Woods Hole on Cape Cod (http://www.steamshipauthority.com/ssa/busservice.cfm?run=mv&from=bos) and then a ferry to Martha's Vineyard.
Great new bike-sharing system in Cambridge and Boston! Station is 1/2 block down the street in front of the Library.
http://www.thehubway.com/
52 residents recomanen
Cambridge Public Library
449 BroadwayGreat new bike-sharing system in Cambridge and Boston! Station is 1/2 block down the street in front of the Library.
http://www.thehubway.com/
You can get to by public transportation (use MBTA trip planner http://www.mbta.com/rider_tools/trip_planner/). It is a charming old fishing town fun to walk around. Revolutionary war home of US Navy
29 residents recomanen
Marblehead
You can get to by public transportation (use MBTA trip planner http://www.mbta.com/rider_tools/trip_planner/). It is a charming old fishing town fun to walk around. Revolutionary war home of US Navy
Affordable and pleasant way to get to NYC, but try not to arrive in NY during rush hour.
www.boltbus.com
85 residents recomanen
South Station
700 Atlantic AveAffordable and pleasant way to get to NYC, but try not to arrive in NY during rush hour.
www.boltbus.com
Buses and the subway (T) are the best way to get around Boston and Cambridge - ask for a Charlie Card.
MBTA Trip Planner and NextBus
http://www.mbta.com/rider_tools/trip_planner/
www.nextbus.com
18 residents recomanen
Park Street
Park StreetBuses and the subway (T) are the best way to get around Boston and Cambridge - ask for a Charlie Card.
MBTA Trip Planner and NextBus
http://www.mbta.com/rider_tools/trip_planner/
www.nextbus.com
I love walking through the Public Garden when I am going from downtown to Newbury Street.
440 residents recomanen
Boston Public Garden
I love walking through the Public Garden when I am going from downtown to Newbury Street.
Shopping
Excellent sandwiches, really nice cafe, close to the apartment.
53 residents recomanen
Darwin's Ltd - Cambridge St.
1629 Cambridge StExcellent sandwiches, really nice cafe, close to the apartment.
My favorite bookstore in the Square with a good used selection downstairs.
33 residents recomanen
Harvard Book Store
1256 Massachusetts AveMy favorite bookstore in the Square with a good used selection downstairs.
Food Scene
barismo 364
364 BroadwayReally cool coffee bar down the street
Doesn't look like much but excellent affordable spicy Taiwanese food for lunch or dinner. Try the special fish and the peapod stems!
11 residents recomanen
Mu Lan
228 BroadwayDoesn't look like much but excellent affordable spicy Taiwanese food for lunch or dinner. Try the special fish and the peapod stems!
50 cent Oysters 3-6 PM every day. Cozy little hideaway in Harvard Square.
31 residents recomanen
The Red House Restaurant
98 Winthrop St50 cent Oysters 3-6 PM every day. Cozy little hideaway in Harvard Square.
Chez Henri
1 Shepard StCharming local neighborhood French bar and restaurant.
The restaurant upstairs is active and can be noisy, but good food and right down the street. Bar in the basement.
The Wine Shop is affordable and the staff is knowledgeable and helpful.
12 residents recomanen
Garden at The Cellar
991 Massachusetts AveThe restaurant upstairs is active and can be noisy, but good food and right down the street. Bar in the basement.
The Wine Shop is affordable and the staff is knowledgeable and helpful.
Good restaurant and a nice way to experience Central Square, which is the most urban and diverse Square in Cambridge.
41 residents recomanen
Central Kitchen
567 Massachusetts AveGood restaurant and a nice way to experience Central Square, which is the most urban and diverse Square in Cambridge.
Traditional, light and clean Jewish diner, easy walk into Inman Square.
43 residents recomanen
S&S Restaurant
1334 Cambridge StTraditional, light and clean Jewish diner, easy walk into Inman Square.
I like the outdoor beer garden in the summer for lunch. Great beer selection, good pub menu.
22 residents recomanen
Charlie's Kitchen
10 Eliot StI like the outdoor beer garden in the summer for lunch. Great beer selection, good pub menu.
Falafel Corner
8 Eliot StTasty Middle Eastern takeout for a quick lunch in Harvard Square.
Cafe Pamplona
12 Bow StCharming and tucked away, it has been there since time began.
Great coffee, nice staff, in the middle of Harvard Square next to a pretty little park.
66 residents recomanen
Peet's Coffee
285 Harvard StGreat coffee, nice staff, in the middle of Harvard Square next to a pretty little park.
If you are on a budget you cannot beat this place. Open till 10 AM - 9 PM M-F when public school is open. Right down the street, a big slice of pizza for $1.75, or a large Greek salad for $5.00.
Angelos Pizza
444 BroadwayIf you are on a budget you cannot beat this place. Open till 10 AM - 9 PM M-F when public school is open. Right down the street, a big slice of pizza for $1.75, or a large Greek salad for $5.00.
This is an elegant hideaway in Harvard Square. I like to have a drink in the bar, and the bar menu is much more affordable than the restaurant
28 residents recomanen
Harvest
44 Brattle StThis is an elegant hideaway in Harvard Square. I like to have a drink in the bar, and the bar menu is much more affordable than the restaurant
The restaurant is on the third floor and pricey. The Monday Club is on the second floor, a beautiful bar especially in the winter for having a drink and a light meal.
UpStairs on the Square
91 Winthrop StThe restaurant is on the third floor and pricey. The Monday Club is on the second floor, a beautiful bar especially in the winter for having a drink and a light meal.
Just a four minute walk up Broadway, take a left out of the apartment
168 residents recomanen
Starbucks
655 Massachusetts AveJust a four minute walk up Broadway, take a left out of the apartment
Arts & Culture
Just across the street, can bring food in, beautiful new green building.
52 residents recomanen
Cambridge Public Library
449 BroadwayJust across the street, can bring food in, beautiful new green building.
Really good music programming (creative bluegrass, roots, etc) and walkable from the apartment.
19 residents recomanen
Lizard Lounge
1667 Massachusetts AveReally good music programming (creative bluegrass, roots, etc) and walkable from the apartment.
Easy walk from the apartment, Inman Square is often overlooked. It has a good jazz restaurant (Ryles) and interesting restaurants. Also, the Inman Oasis spa for private or public hot tubs.
44 residents recomanen
Ryles Jazz Club
212 Hampshire StreetEasy walk from the apartment, Inman Square is often overlooked. It has a good jazz restaurant (Ryles) and interesting restaurants. Also, the Inman Oasis spa for private or public hot tubs.
The glass flowers collection is unique, and it is an easy walk from the apartment.
151 residents recomanen
Museu d'Història Natural de Harvard
26 Oxford StThe glass flowers collection is unique, and it is an easy walk from the apartment.
This is a creative blackbox space with programming by the American Repertory Theatre. Interesting shows and concerts.
65 residents recomanen
A.R.T. - American Repertory Theater
64 Brattle StThis is a creative blackbox space with programming by the American Repertory Theatre. Interesting shows and concerts.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice outdoor seating in Harvard Square when the weather is good.
105 residents recomanen
Legal Sea Foods
100 Copley PlNice outdoor seating in Harvard Square when the weather is good.
Everything Else
Book a private soak in their traditional wooden hot tub. Really nice and an easy walk. Lots of restaurants nearby.
22 residents recomanen
Inman Oasis
243 Hampshire StBook a private soak in their traditional wooden hot tub. Really nice and an easy walk. Lots of restaurants nearby.
Essentials
Pricey but really convenient. I prefer WholeFoods on Prospect Street, but it is a longer walk.
Broadway Market does have a good wine and beer selection in the back.
40 residents recomanen
Broadway Marketplace
468 BroadwayPricey but really convenient. I prefer WholeFoods on Prospect Street, but it is a longer walk.
Broadway Market does have a good wine and beer selection in the back.
A bit of a walk but I prefer it to Broadway Market. They have a parking lot and the place has a lot of local flavor. They don't sell alcohol though.
1155 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
413 Centre StA bit of a walk but I prefer it to Broadway Market. They have a parking lot and the place has a lot of local flavor. They don't sell alcohol though.