Guidebook for Cambridge
Parks & Nature
Fresh Pond Mall
545 Concord AveGeorge Washington amassed his Minuteman troops here before attacking the British. Now children can play on a creative playground with views of Harvard buildings.
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Cambridge Common
George Washington amassed his Minuteman troops here before attacking the British. Now children can play on a creative playground with views of Harvard buildings.
An atypical national park, the Longfellow House offers garden tours, and visits of the Longfellow house, and on occasion drawing lessons and outdoor concerts.
Longfellow Park
Longfellow ParkAn atypical national park, the Longfellow House offers garden tours, and visits of the Longfellow house, and on occasion drawing lessons and outdoor concerts.
Raymond Park
106 Raymond StJust down the street from our house!
Arts & Culture
Fantastic permanent collection and great exhibits, located in a newly renovated building.
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Iziko Lomuzi Wamaziko WaseHarvard
32 Quincy StFantastic permanent collection and great exhibits, located in a newly renovated building.
This museum is a cross between modern science exhibit and museum of curiosities. Located in an old brick building on Harvard campus, there are many rare plants, animals and fossils on display.
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I-Harvard Museum of Natural History
26 Oxford StThis museum is a cross between modern science exhibit and museum of curiosities. Located in an old brick building on Harvard campus, there are many rare plants, animals and fossils on display.
Eclectic array of performances, often recipient of Tony Awards. Consider reservations, or you might get lucky.
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A.R.T. - American Repertory Theater
64 Brattle StEclectic array of performances, often recipient of Tony Awards. Consider reservations, or you might get lucky.
Creative shows, more experimental and less formal than the A.R.T.
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A.R.T. - American Repertory Theater
64 Brattle StCreative shows, more experimental and less formal than the A.R.T.
Harvard Semitic Museum
6 Divinity AveDrinks & Nightlife
Restaurant, bar and music hall all in one, the Sinclair offers a great selection of regional musicians.
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The Sinclair
52 Church StRestaurant, bar and music hall all in one, the Sinclair offers a great selection of regional musicians.
Serving great bistro food and a good selection of beer and scotch, this place has great atmosphere
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The Abbey
1755 Massachusetts AveServing great bistro food and a good selection of beer and scotch, this place has great atmosphere
Also a restaurant, the Temple Bar has some of the best seasonal cocktails around.
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Temple Bar American Bistro
1688 Massachusetts AveAlso a restaurant, the Temple Bar has some of the best seasonal cocktails around.
One of the best beer selections you will find anywhere. Great place to catch a game, this is a traditional bar. The food is OK.
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Cambridge Common
One of the best beer selections you will find anywhere. Great place to catch a game, this is a traditional bar. The food is OK.
Live music anyone?... No cover charge and fairly cheap drinks at this small local venue. The music is hit or miss, but usually a hit, and sometimes absolutely amazing.
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Toad
1912 Massachusetts AveLive music anyone?... No cover charge and fairly cheap drinks at this small local venue. The music is hit or miss, but usually a hit, and sometimes absolutely amazing.
Shopping
This is a honey store. Delicious! The staff are dedicated and knowledgeable, and honey and pollen are top notch.
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Follow the Honey
1132 Massachusetts AveThis is a honey store. Delicious! The staff are dedicated and knowledgeable, and honey and pollen are top notch.
Design Within Reach
1045 Massachusetts AveDesigner furniture with curated editing. Not cheap, but a fun place to look.
This store specializes in 1930s - 1970s modernist furnishings, much of which is from scandinavia, but some is local.
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Abodeon
1731 Massachusetts AveThis store specializes in 1930s - 1970s modernist furnishings, much of which is from scandinavia, but some is local.
Everything Harvard and MIT, and then some
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Harvard Cooperative Society
1400 Massachusetts AveEverything Harvard and MIT, and then some
THE Harvard Bookstore. Great place to discover new authors, old authors, and peruse the stacks. The staff is of course very knowledgeable.
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Harvard Book Store
1256 Massachusetts AveTHE Harvard Bookstore. Great place to discover new authors, old authors, and peruse the stacks. The staff is of course very knowledgeable.
Black Ink
5 Brattle StGifts and unusual objects
Mint Julep
43 Brattle StDesigner clothes and accessories
Looks
2 Arrow StChic haberdashery
Essentials
This full-on gourmet grocery store is on the pricey end, but very pleasant and convenient. A 5 minute walk.
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Broadway Marketplace
468 BroadwayThis full-on gourmet grocery store is on the pricey end, but very pleasant and convenient. A 5 minute walk.
Drybar Harvard Square
1081 Massachusetts AveHair Salon
Average on the outside, but professional and enjoyable during any treatment.
Beauty Nails & Spa Cambridge
1766 Massachusetts AveAverage on the outside, but professional and enjoyable during any treatment.
Entertainment & Activities
Mythical! Independent theater as well as classics.
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Brattle Theatre
40 Brattle StMythical! Independent theater as well as classics.
Great family activity, especially if the weather keeps you from sightseeing.
Cambridge School of Culinary Arts
2020 Massachusetts AveGreat family activity, especially if the weather keeps you from sightseeing.
Everything Else
Yoga, workout gym, tea, coffee, bakery... You must try it out...located on Mass Ave at the intersection with Remington.
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Karma Yoga Studio & Karma Gym
1120 Massachusetts AveYoga, workout gym, tea, coffee, bakery... You must try it out...located on Mass Ave at the intersection with Remington.