Harvard yard is very strange, when students are on a break. So, try to schedule your visit when the yard is full of students, going to the libraries or running to the next class. Say "hello" to John Harvard, walk the steps of Widener's library. You can visit it too! Walk into the Emerson hall, which houses the Philosophy department.... More

The storied halls of Harvard attract not only students and prospective students, but also tourists from all over the world. They, and the world-class scholars, speakers, and other celebrities constantly passing through, give this stately old quadrangle the excited feel of an axis mundi. You are at the center of the academic world here, and you can feel it in... More

Harvard yard is a great way to go from one side of Cambridge from the common to Kirkland Street. You always see lots of students, parents, visitors and folks that want to feel the Harvard spirit. Don't forget to rug John Harvard's toe for good luck.

I was in Boston last week end and saw the volunteers from the Student organization talking about the tour. I love old architecture so I signed up for it. It was fun, funny, well researched and it was special since the students are your guide. You get the insiders view. The tour takes you to the famous yard, walks around... More

I recently moved back to the Boston area and this time on the far banks of the Charles in Cambridge in Huron Village and walking around my new neighborhood took me to Harvard Yard. The Yard has that mystic and sense of privilege few Americas will ever partake. Especially in this time of shifting morality and values, walking through Harvard... More

We were in the area and knew we had to stop at Harvard (just to say we were there)! It was pretty easy parking but we did go right away in the morning. We walked around Harvard yard which is pretty impressive to see. We did not go into any buildings but we did take some photos and walked around.... More

The Yard is actually home-away-from-home for most of Harvard's freshmen class. Relax under the shady trees or join a free walking tour (go to info center in the Holoyoke center) to really learn about the history, people, landmarks.

Went for my son's graduation. This place is special and just being in the Yard is cool for this Okie. More history than I can stand and more Japanese camera toting tourists than you can imagine. Very cool. Go.

I heard the history talked by the campus tour guides. They were really passionate, and one has a half Chinese pedigree. After the tour, they brought us the lunch taking under the trees and on the grass. Visiting date was in July 2009.