Founded in 1636, Harvard is the oldest university in America. Take the time to stroll around the old Yard, walk up the steps of Weidner library and reflect on all the great minds and famous people who attended this great institution. More

The history of the university just reaches out and grabs you. Lovely place. More

Harvard yard is ALWAYS beautiful, but the week before graduation it is festooned with banners of scarlet and gold -- making it still MORE beautiful! Find the great boulders set into the pavement in front of the science center for a good sit! More

Feel free to see for yourself, overrated. Harvard square is great though and your dissapointment will be disapated by the local street vendors and timely establisnments that a true free market can provide. More

easy to get to and a must see but smaller than i thought. More

We didn’t get to catch a tour but just walking around the old red brick building was fantastic. There was actually free art festival while we were there which allowed us to peruse through some of the buildings and listen to some music. The church is probably one of the most beautiful buildings on site and it is worth your... More

Just walk around and see the historic buildings. The tour is free and informative. More

Fun, interesting, easy to get to on the "T". We went to a free lecture onthe Historyy of BBQ which was great, and there was a free beer and bbq tasting afterwards. Score! More

It's beautiful and historic and got great energy, plus it looks exactly the way you expect a top-tier Ivy League school in New England should. And Harvard Square is right there. Take a tour if you can. More