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…
- 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…
- (617) 520-4030
Boston History Company 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…
- 100 CambridgeSide Place
- (617) 621-8666
CambridgeSide is a premier shopping and dining destination in Cambridge, MA, located along the scenic Charles River just minutes from downtown Boston, and top tourist attractions – Musuem of Science, TD Garden…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 6 Divinity Ave
- (617) 495-4631
Founded in 1889, the museum explores the rich history of cultures of the ancient Near and Middle East. Serving the Harvard teaching mission, the general public, and researchers worldwide, the museum features ancient…
- Farkas Hall
- (617) 495-5205
The Hasty Pudding Theatricals (HPT) is the oldest theatrical organization in the United States, comprised of 50 Harvard undergraduates. Since its first performance in 1844, the Pudding has developed into a world-class…
- 13 Brattle Street, Cambridge MA
- (857) 706-1100
Named after the late Harvard Square entrepreneur, Louis “Lou” DiGiovanni, Lou’s is a dynamic bar, lounge, restaurant, and live music venue in Cambridge (13 Brattle Street). With live music and DJs performing regularly…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- (617) 710-5722
Massachusetts Space Week, organized by the Space Consortium, is an annual celebration connecting the public with MA-based space experts. Featuring events like a Space Film Festival and Career Fair, it bridges academia…
- 67 Mt. Auburn Street
- (617) 275-2320
Public Tours of Harvard, MIT, and Boston Experience Harvard with The Hahvahd Tour, our signature public tour of Harvard Square and Harvard University. Led by engaging and knowledgeable student guides, the tour brings the…
- 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…
- 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…
- 238 Main Street
- (857) 856-5055
A place you find not by map, but by mood. Somewhere between the promise of a good night and the curiosity that nudges you through one more door. If you’ve made it this far, you’re already in on the secret. The room…
- 2 Columbia Street
- (617) 349-2967
Althea serves comfort food (that’s a little bit fancy) in a cozy Central Square spot. Dine Out Boston is August 1-15, 2026 See amenity tab for more information.
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 1 Brattle Square
- (617) 618-3060
All-day café and bakery in Boston. Coffee, crullers, breakfast sandwiches, lunch, and roast chicken.
- 853 Main Street
- (617) 395-1098
Fallow Kin is a farm to table restaurant from the Talulla team and Chef Marcos Sanchez. We are focused on vegetables, local farms and sustainable agriculture. Dine Out Boston is August 1-15, 2026 See amenity tab for more…
- 300 Third St, Cambridge, MA
- (617) 252-0088
Fuji at Kendall opened it's doors in December 2011 adding to Cambridge's rich culinary mix in Kendall Square. The sushi served here is as sophisticated as the restaurant's upscale decor. Every item on the menu is…
- 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, fishers, and foragers of…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 44 Brattle Street
- (617) 868-2255
A steady Harvard Square presence for almost 50 years, Harvest embodies the ever-evolving spirit of Cambridge and deep respect for culinary tradition. Our seasonal menus marry the innovation of contemporary cooking with a…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 13 Brattle Street, Cambridge MA
- (857) 706-1100
Named after the late Harvard Square entrepreneur, Louis “Lou” DiGiovanni, Lou’s is a dynamic bar, lounge, restaurant, and live music venue in Cambridge (13 Brattle Street). With live music and DJs performing regularly…
- 57 JFK Street
- (617) 547-2757
Located in the heart of Cambridge with stunning floor to ceiling windows overlooking the bustling Harvard Square, The Maharaja is the TOP-RATED Indian cuisine restaurant in Boston. Winner of OpenTable’s Diner’s Choice…
- 1924 Massachusetts Avenue
- (617) 576-2222
Margaux Supper Parlor serves New American cuisine, blending dishes inspired by the two most historic cities in the country: New Orleans & Boston. Entrees are served family-style to create an experience that feels like…
- 10 Broad Canal way
- (917) 806-6393
This isn't your typical Mexican restaurant! Driven by its Oaxacan heritage, Mestizo brings authentic Mexican cuisine with a twist, by mixing & remixing flavors, ingredients, & cultures. Find familiar dishes that you know…
- 500 Technology Cambridge
- (617) 945-2503
MEX is the most recent vision of restaurateur Chef Delio Susi Jr. In a setting that’s both retro and modern, Mex offers not only authentic recipes but also outside-the-box and inventive Mexican food. Susi utilized his…
- 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…
- 310 Massachusetts Avenue
- (617) 945-9290
PAGU is a Spanish-Japanese restaurant in Cambridge led by three-time James Beard–nominated Chef Tracy Chang. Open nightly, PAGU offers catering, weddings, private events, and cooking classes. Its third culture…
- 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…
- 1166 Cambridge Street
- (617) 615-6195
Led by Chef Will Gilson, Puritan & Company serves primarily modern American cuisine, with particular emphasis on traditional New England fare crafted from locally sourced ingredients. Dine Out Boston is August 1…
- 314 Main Street
- (617) 819-1120
More than a seafood restaurant, Row 34 is a connection to the ocean. The name Row 34 is a nod to the 34th row of oysters from Duxbury Bay on the South Shore of Massachusetts. True to our namesake, our menu is all about…
- 10 Acorn Park Drive
- (617) 876-6190
The AC Hotel Cambridge offers a sleek, modern retreat in North Cambridge's Discovery Park. Guests can unwind in thoughtfully designed rooms with free Wi-Fi, enjoy a European-inspired breakfast, and relax by the heated…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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 with nearly 9,500 sq. ft. of meeting space…
- 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…
- 191 Monsignor O'Brien Highway
- (617) 494-5300
Just minutes to downtown! 114 exquisitely designed guest rooms featuring deluxe continental breakfast and top quality fitness equipment.
- 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…
- 250 Monsignor O'Brien Highway
- (617) 577-7600
Holiday Inn Express - Hotels & Suites offers the best value in the Boston/Cambridge area with the recent renovation and convenient location.
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 25 Edwin Land Boulevard
- (617) 868-8000
Set on the Charles River across from downtown Boston, the Kimpton Hotel Marlowe is an eclectic, vibrant luxury hotel in Cambridge, Massachusetts offering a kaleidoscope of experiences. Offering services and amenities you…
- 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.
- 20 Sidney Street
- (617) 577-0200
Discover Le Méridien Boston Cambridge, where innovation meets elegance in MIT’s University Park. Ideal for meetings, group stays and leisure escapes. Our pet-friendly hotel offers stylish rooms, flexible event space, and…
- 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…
- 120 Broadway
- (617) 349-0700
Experience a refreshing getaway at the newly renovated Residence Inn Boston Cambridge. Our hotel in Kendall Square, Cambridge MA is just one subway stop away from downtown Boston and near many attractions including…
- 40 Edwin Land Boulevard
- (617) 806-4200
Take in one of the most spectacular views along the Charles River at The Royal Sonesta Boston. With stylish updates and first-class amenities, the Royal Sonesta Boston hotel couples modern design with chic comforts in…
- 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.