Things To Do in Cambridge

Cambridge is home to famous universities such as Harvard and MIT and is considered the City of Squares, with popular neighborhoods such as Harvard Square, Kendall Square, Inman Square, and Porter Square.  Cambridge is the 5th most populous city in Massachusetts and home to a fabulous array of popular restaurants, museums, attractions, and performing arts venues.

MBTA: Cambridge is located just across the Charles River and is easily reached via the Red Line T or various bus routes.

  • 64 Brattle Street
  • (617) 547-8300

American Repertory Theater at Harvard University is a leading force in the American theater. A.R.T. actively engages community members and local students annually in project-based partnerships, workshops, conversations with artists, and other enrichment activities both at the…

  • 43 Thorndike Street
  • (617) 661-1812

Boston Early Music Festival (BEMF) is universally recognized as a leader in the field of early music. Since its founding in 1980, BEMF has promoted early music through a variety of diverse programs, including: newly revived Baroque operatic masterpieces, concerts by the world's…

  • (617) 520-4030

Cambridge Historical Tours is a one-stop shop for tours in every corner of Boston. Using talent from theaters, classrooms, and comedy clubs, we present engaging tales of real history on the site where the event happened. Whether a Tour of the Freedom Trail, a Tour of Harvard…

  • 100 CambridgeSide Place
  • (617) 621-8666

CambridgeSide is waterfront shopping destination boasting more than 80 shops and restaurants including Apple, Sephora, Best Buy, H&M, T.J. Maxx, The Cheesecake Factory, World of Beer and more. Take in the sites with Charles Riverboat Company departing daily (seasonally). Just…

  • 199 State Street
  • (617) 855-6006

Central Scoot offers an exciting and fun way to explore Boston with our electric scooter rentals and guided tours. Located conveniently in the heart of the city, we provide a variety of scooter rental options to suit all needs, along with informative and fun tours of Boston's top…

  • 100 CambridgeSide Place
  • (617) 621-3001

Charles River Boat Company is the only company specializing in tours along the Charles River and Boston Harbor. Public Ticketed Cruises: We offer daily Sightseeing Tours and weekend Cocktail & Sunset Cruises along the Charles River. We also offer Architecture Cruises which travel…

  • 160 Riverview Avenue
  • (617) 965-5110

See Boston from a whole new perspective! Charles River Canoe & Kayak has five rental locations, including Kendall Square in Cambridge and Soldier's Field Road in Allston/Brighton (Boston). Our Kendall Square location is just a 5-minute walk from the Red Line (Kendall/MIT)! We…

  • 100 CambridgeSide Place
  • (833) 208-9151

Harry Potter: The Exhibition is a groundbreaking touring exhibition that celebrates the extended Harry Potter universe. Using best-in-class interactive design and technology, this exhibit delights visitors through powerful storytelling and innovative technology featuring original…

  • 32 Quincy Street
  • (617) 495-9400

Free every day (open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am–5pm) and just steps away from Harvard Square, the Harvard Art Museums welcome visitors from around the corner and around the world to enjoy one of the largest and most renowned art collections in North America. Masterpieces from…

  • 26 Oxford Street
  • (617) 495-3045

Just an eight-minute walk from the Harvard Square Red Line Station through Harvard Yard, the Harvard Museum of Natural History is the university’s most-visited museum and a popular destination for travelers from around the world. Visit the new exhibit Sea Monsters: Wonders of…

  • 11 Divinity Ave
  • (617) 496-1027

From towering Native American totem poles and large Maya sculptures to artifacts of the ancient world, the Peabody Museum at Harvard University cares for cultural heritage, including objects and images, from diverse people from around the world and across time. Experience Native…

  • 1 Oxford Street
  • 617-495-2779

Harvard has been acquiring scientific instruments for teaching and research since 1672. This collection, established in 1948, is one of the three largest university collections of its kind in the world and contains telescopes, timepieces, computers, optical equipment, and much…

  • 625 Massachusetts Avenue
  • (617) 294-9294

Download the Joyraft app to be in the know on the best things to do in Boston! Boozy indoor mini golf, after-hours museum parties, on-demand hibachi…we show you the experiences you don’t want to miss. Browse cool events for a friends reunion, girls night out, romantic evening &…

  • 44 Brattle Street
  • (617) 286-2346

Lovestruck Books is Cambridge's first-of-its-kind romance bookstore, offering a vast and diverse collection of love stories for every reader, complemented by a café, events, and a welcoming community where all are invited to explore and celebrate romance without judgment.

  • 314 Main Street
  • (617) 253-5927

A reimagined MIT Museum opened in its new location in Kendall Square in October 2022. Inspired by the spirit and drive of innovation, the museum offers exhibitions, programming, and hands-on activities meant to "turn MIT inside/out."

  • 580 Mt Auburn Street
  • (617) 547-7105

Mount Auburn Cemetery was established in 1831 with a most ambitious vision. Within a forested landscape nestled between Cambridge and Watertown, our founders created an extraordinary place, one where the living mourner would come to find solace and the public would come to find…

  • Citywide

Explore Boston neighborhoods with us on our guided tours while eating delicious foods at local, independent businesses and learning about the history of the area. We offer award winning Food Tours and Chocolate Tours in Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, and Lowell that were featured…

  • Charles Hotel
  • (617) 395-7757

The Regattabar opened its doors to the public on January 29th, 1985. Since then it has become the leading jazz club not only in Boston, but also New England. Named one of the "Best of Boston" by Boston Magazine an astonishing thirteen times, the Regattabar has made its mark on…

  • 1 Kendall Sqr.
  • (628) 688-7961

Tailbox delivers AI-driven, self-guided tours tailored to your passions and location. Find things to do, discover insider stories, cities, museums, and hidden gems in real time, right where you are.

  • One Mifflin Place
  • (617) 674-7788

Tour Harvard Square Safely! "The Hahvahd Tour," our public tour of Harvard Square and Harvard University is open for business! We have taken dramatic steps to ensure the safety of our guests including adding remote listening devices, limiting group size to 10 people and…

  • 730 Massachusetts Avenue
  • (617) 868-8800

730 Tavern Kitchen & Patio provides a one-of-a-kind experience in a friendly and diverse atmosphere in Cambridge's Central Square. Our guests can look forward to socializing while enjoying an eclectic menu, curated craft beer selections, 13 TVs perfect for watching New England's…

  • 40 Brattle Street
  • (617) 864-2100

Located at 40 Brattle Street, Alden & Harlow serves thoughtfully sourced, honest American food in a subterranean, modern and comfortable space. Inspired by the gathering of family and friends at his home kitchen table, Chef Michael Scelfo prepares bold and flavor-forward food…

  • 2 Columbia Street
  • (617) 349-2967

Althea, serves comfort food (that’s a little bit fancy) in a cozy Central Square spot.

  • 40 Edwin Land Boulevard
  • (617)806-4122

ArtBar is a warm, intimate retreat for food and art lovers located inside the Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston. The interior boasts spectacular selections from the hotel's world-class art collection while the restaurant features innovative, refined, seasonal American cuisine, designed…

  • 25 Edwin H. Land Boulevard
  • (617) 868-4444

Bambara features a New American menu celebrating the bounty of New England and the flavors of the season.With floor-to-ceiling windows, rich jewel tones and a grand open kitchen, the dining room is chic, urbane and comfortable all in one. Outdoor dining and brunch is available!…

  • 1 Bennett Street
  • (617) 661-5050

Bar Enza is a lively restaurant in the heart of Cambridge, MA. We use the best ingredients and provide a great atmosphere. A Neo Tratoria is a collaboration between the Lyons Group and legendary, Michellin-Rated Chef Mark Ladner.

  • 291 Third Street
  • (617) 945-0345

Batifol is a French restaurant inspired by Parisian brasseries, located in Kendall Square, Cambridge. Its design draws inspiration from vintage Paris metro stations. The restaurant is very elegant, featuring a spacious bar and skilled bartenders who excel in mixology, crafting…

  • 730 Main Street
  • (857) 285-6166

BRED’s sole mission is to spread love and familiarity through food. We are known for our signature smoked burgers, innovative sandwiches and creative cocktails. We offer coffee and breakfast during the week and when Saturday comes our Cajun-inspired brunch and vibrant atmosphere…

  • 100 N First Street
  • (617) 945-1349

Drawing from his love of Northern Italian food, Chef Gilson will bring the avors and feasts from Italy to our modern, dinner only restaurant. Ingredients of the dishes will highlight the farms, shers, and foragers of New England.

  • 450 Kendall Street
  • (617) 945-9450

Glass House is a restaurant, bar, and modern day meeting house inspired by the history and present day identity of Kendall Square. From oysters, charred octopus, and crab to ramen and Thai beef salad, the Glass House meets - and exceeds - the needs of innovative, eclectic Kendall…

  • 59 JFK Street
  • (617) 714-9454

Grafton Street is a combination of traditional Irish pub and contemporary restaurant. Grafton Street features more than a dozen beers on tap and an extensive wine list. This Business is Group Friendly! Visit our website or call in for more information.

  • 89 Winthrop Street
  • (617) 491-1160

Full service dining with full bar, first come first served seating at dining room and bar, park-side patio seating seasonally from 4/1 to 11/30. Weekday lunch deals and daily happy hour food is half price.

  • 16 - 18 Eliot Street
  • (310) 214-9572

Gyu-Kaku provides an authentic Japanese BBQ dining experience where guests cook-to-order their own premium meats over a flaming smokeless grill, while sipping on Japanese sake, shochu, and frosty cold beers. We are all about spending time with friends and family while inspiring…

  • 44 Brattle Street
  • (617) 868-2255

Located in Cambridge, Harvest is a culinary landmark specializing in using fresh, local products to create an American inspired menu. Outdoor dining is available! See amenities below for more information. Dine Out Boston is February 23 - March 15, 2025 See amenity tab for more…

  • 1 Bennett Street
  • (617) 661-5005

Henrietta's Table has been at the forefront of farm-to-table dining since before it was a trend or a hashtag. Located in the heart of Harvard Square, you don't need a degree to appreciate our simple, homemade flavors - just like you'd find in Grandma's kitchen. Our menus rotate…

  • 15 Dunster Street
  • (617) 765-2342

The Hourly Oyster House is a vibrant and welcoming neighborhood outpost in the heart of Harvard Square, where guests can enjoy thoughtfully sourced and playfully prepared seafood and oysters from New England and beyond, as well as a carefully crafted selection of signature…

  • 355 Main Street
  • (617) 864-3400

Legal Sea Foods in Kendall Square is located near MIT and a whole catch of office buildings, including the new Google tower. This newly-renovated restaurant is steps from the Marriott Hotel and convenient to Cambridgeside Galleria and the Museum of Science, reeling in residents…

  • 16 Garden Street
  • (617) 234-1365

Offering traditional and contemporary New England cuisine.The sumptuous Sunday brunch and the traditional holiday buffets have become Cambridge classics. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in a family atmosphere with style and grace. Dine Out Boston is February 23 - March 15…

  • 575 Memorial Drive
  • (617) 492-1234

Enjoy elegant surroundings and spectacular food when you dine at Hyatt's Cambridge restaurant. Paperback Tavern sets a new standard for Boston-area restaurants. Guests can select from a creative menu, which features seasonal eclectic dishes showcasing the freshest local products…

  • 14 JFK Street
  • (617) 500-3055

Russell House is a New American Tavern serving seasonally changing, classic American fare with contemporary influences, carefully designed cocktails and a resolute selection of wines and local craft beers. Patio service starting at 4pm Even when the students are off for the…

  • 49 Mount Auburn Street
  • (617) 945-7477

Full service dining with full bar serving globally inspired coastal cuisine, local seafood and grass-fed beef, open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Private events, family-style and group-order catering available. Dine Out Boston is February 23 - March 15, 2025 See…

  • 197 N. Harvard Street
  • (617) 693-6220

Unapologetically delicious comfort food and cocktails in Allston.

  • 27 Church Street
  • (857) 856-6800

A modern take on your traditional wood fired pizza parlor and gastro pub. Dine Out Boston is February 23 - March 15, 2025 See amenity tab for more information.

  • 270 Third Street
  • (617) 945-0907

Contemporary Chinese restaurant and bar introducing authentic Hunan cuisine in Cambridge, MA with lunch, dinner plus Baijiu, wine, sake and cocktails. Outdoor dining is available! See amenities below for more information.

  • 149 Alewife Brook Parkway
  • (617) 520-9500

Award-winning Jasper White's Summer Shack specializes in seafood and New England style dishes perfect for locals and visitors. For a casual night out with terrific food, the Summer Shack offers the freshest seafood available, including White's famous pan-roasted lobster, hearty…

  • 1030 Massachusetts Avenue
  • (617) 864-2300

Chef Michael Scelfo of Alden & Harlow welcomes Waypoint, his second Cambridge restaurant. Located at the gateway of Harvard Square at 1030 Massachusetts Ave, "waypoint" often means a pot point on a map. The menu at Waypoint reflects his forward-thinking approach to…

  • 907 Main Street
  • (617) 354-9907

907 Main will set the stage for upper upscale luxury hotels and dining in Central Square, featuring a penthouse, a restaurant, the Dial and a bar, Blue Owl.

  • 10 Acorn Park Drive
  • (617) 876-6190

Experience the AC Hotel Boston Cambridge, located in Discovery Park campus, steps away from the Alewife T station, minutes from Downtown Cambridge. From the 150 thoughtfully designed guestrooms to the buzz of the AC lounge it is a hotel that effortlessly blends contemporary style…

  • Two Cambridge Center
  • (617) 494-6600

Centrally located in Kendall Square, just across the Charles River from downtown Boston, the Boston Marriott Cambridge hotel is surrounded by universities, scientific research centers and historic sites. The landmark 26-story hotel offers 437 guest rooms and suites, all of which…

  • One Bennett Street
  • (617) 864-1200

Located in the heart of Harvard Square, The Charles Hotel reflects the eclecticism that is Cambridge. An urban oasis, The Charles offers something for everyone who is visiting the Boston area. Our 303 guestrooms have panoramic views of Harvard Square, Cambridge or Boston. All are…

  • 777 Memorial Drive
  • (617) 492-7777

Urban sophistication and elegance in a spectacular suburban setting in historic Cambridge. Located on the scenic Charles River in the bio-technology epicenter of the United States. 203 newly renovated guest rooms, elegant meeting space and a full service restaurant, library…

  • 400 Soldiers Field Road
  • (617) 783-0090

Overlooking the picturesque Charles River, the completely renovated DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Boston – Cambridge is Boston's premier all suite, full-service hotel that puts you close to the city's top attractions. Enjoy easy access to the finest dining, shopping and…

  • 215 Monsignor O'Brien Highway
  • (617) 621-1999

Cambridge’s newest Marriott featuring upscale guest rooms and suites built for the savvy traveler. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a mini refrigerator and microwave, flexible work space, full hot breakfast buffet daily, fitness center, business center, and Hotel Lounge & Bar. Located within…

  • 110 Mt. Auburn Street
  • (617) 864-5200

When looking for location, value and comfort, the Harvard Square Hotel is the only choice. Renovated in 2006, upgrades include all soft goods, lamps and flat panel TVs. Our location in the heart of Harvard Square brings you into the center of everything that puts Harvard Square…

  • 1 Massachusetts Avenue
  • (781) 643-7258

Cambridge and Arlington's best value featuring 121 spacious queen studio, double queen studio or king one-bedroom suites, with complimentary hot buffet breakfast daily, complimentary light dinner served Monday-Thursday evenings, complimentary covered parking and free high-speed…

  • 1868 Massachusetts Avenue
  • (617) 499-2998

The brand-new Hotel 1868 welcomes you with contemporary style, exceptional service, and an unbeatable location in vibrant Cambridge, MA. Aesthetically influenced by the machine age and industrial design period, our hotel showcases well-thought-out accommodations with comfy queen…

  • 1 Remington Street
  • (617) 520-5000

Hotel Veritas is a 31-room, independent hotel located in Harvard Square offering intimate service in a hip Cantabrigian setting. The entire look and feel of the hotel is elegant and current, but with a respectful nod toward our historic neighbors.

  • 575 Memorial Drive
  • (617) 492-1234

Sophisticated and contemporary, Hyatt Regency Boston / Cambridge is a stylish hotel overlooking the Boston skyline. A proud recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award, the Boston hotel features contemporary rooms with breathtaking views of the scenic Charles River and downtown…

  • 25 Edwin Land Boulevard
  • (617) 868-8000

Set on the Charles River across from downtown Boston, the 237-room Kimpton Hotel Marlowe is an eclectic, vibrant luxury hotel in Cambridge, Massachusetts offering a kaleidoscope of experiences. Offering services and amenities you expect from a four diamond boutique hotel, our…

  • 1924 Massachusetts Avenue
  • (617) 499-3399

Porter Square Hotel is the newest independent boutique hotel in Cambridge, MA. Equipped with 65 guest rooms, including 8 suites, meeting spaces, valet parking, and a beautiful garden. The hotel is located in the heart of historic Porter Square, close to Harvard & MIT, and within…

  • 40 Edwin Land Boulevard
  • (617) 806-4200

Take in one of the most spectacular views along the Charles River at Royal Sonesta Boston. Freshly renovated with stylish updates and first-class amenities, the Royal Sonesta Boston hotel couples modern design with chic comforts and is one of the premier hotels in Boston, Mass to…

  • 16 Garden Street
  • (617) 547-4800

Upscale historic hotel located in the Harvard Square neighborhood of Cambridge; near Harvard, Tufts, MIT and 3 miles to downtown Boston. Walk to restaurants, culture and entertainment.