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Harvard Square


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 70 attractions in Cambridge
Traveler Description: Some facts about Harvard Square:  - Home to Harvard University, renowned academic institution with a massive endowment, arguably the hardest college... more »
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Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Dining, Shopping, People-watching
Address: Cambridge, MA 02138
Tel: 617 491 3434
Fax: 617 491 6976

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4 of 5 stars
Kenojuak   3 contributions
Toronto, Canada
Jun 24, 2009
3
people found this review helpful

Harvard Square is a must-see in Cambridge-- it is the bustling heart of this college town. It is a great place to start if you need to get oriented for a long stay, or if you only have a few hours in Cambridge. The cylindrical Cambridge Visitor's Kiosk sits in the centre of the Square (they will fill your arms... more

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4 of 5 stars
lizfrankl   17 contributions
Broken Arrow, OK
Jun 23, 2009

My husband and I visited Harvard Square this past March 2009 with our oldest granddaughter who teaches English and coaches girls' softball and basketball. There is so much to see, and do in this area of Cambridge. We enjoyed watching the skulls on the river, walking through Kennedy Park, lunching and shopping at the Harvard Coop. Musical groups entertained lunchgoers... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
san diego
Jun 13, 2006
4
people found this review helpful

When I visit a city there's nothing I like better than to find a lively, walkable neighborhood, especially one with an extra feature that sets it apart from average pedestrian-oriented districts. Harvard Square is maybe one of my favorite such places in the country. Harvard Square's unique feature is, of course, Harvard. The university draws, directly and indirectly, a weird... more

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4 of 5 stars
samory   8 contributions
Boston
Apr 10, 2005
9
people found this review helpful

Harvard Square is a very interesting spot. The retail here has gotten a bit less funky and more chain oriented over the years, but there are still many great restaurants and interesting shops here to entertain you. During warmer months there are many street performers out and about. In winter, there's now a small ice rink for skating at the... more

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Harvard Square Address

Cambridge, MA 02138
Tel: 617 491 3434 Fax: 617 491 6976