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Harvard Museum of Natural History
Ollie #1 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
4.5 of 5 stars 62 reviews

This is the public museum of Harvard's three research museums..and displays over 12,000 specimens, including the reknowned collection of 3,000 'Glass Flowers', flame-worked glass... more »

Attraction type  Natural History Museums
Distance  1.0 miles from city center
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Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Ollie #2 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
4.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews

Mount Auburn Cemetery has been designated a National Historic Landmark by the Department of the Interior, recognizing it as one of the country's most significant cultural... more »

Attraction type  Cemeteries
Distance  2.1 miles from city center
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Ollie #3 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
4.5 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Owner description: One of the world's leading educational institutions, with an emphasis on math and sciences, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is located on...... more » Owner description: One of the world's leading educational institutions, with an emphasis on math and sciences, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is located on the banks of the Charles River . The M.I.T. campus includes many modern buildings designed by famous architects and is worth an explore. « less
Attraction type  Educational Sites; Science Museums
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
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Harvard University
Ollie #4 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
4.5 of 5 stars 69 reviews
Owner description: Founded in 1636, Harvard is America's oldest institute of higher learning and one of the country's most prestigious universities. Among the...... more » Owner description: Founded in 1636, Harvard is America's oldest institute of higher learning and one of the country's most prestigious universities. Among the illustrious alumni are civil rights leader W.E.B. Du Bois, philosopher Henry David Thoreau, writer Gertrude Stein, composer Leonard Bernstein, cellist Yo Yo Ma and seven U.S. presidents. « less
Attraction type  Educational Sites; Historic Sites
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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Charles River Bike Path
Ollie #5 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  Biking Trails
Distance  1.2 miles from city center
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Sanders Theatre
Ollie #6 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
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Charles River
Ollie #7 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
4.5 of 5 stars 25 reviews
Owner description: A nature reservation covering 950 acres along both sides of the Charles River offers bicycle and jogging paths, 12 tennis courts, six swimming pools...... more » Owner description: A nature reservation covering 950 acres along both sides of the Charles River offers bicycle and jogging paths, 12 tennis courts, six swimming pools and the popular Hatch Memorial Shell with live concerts. « less
Attraction type  Bodies of Water; Scenic Drives
Distance  1.2 miles from city center
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Longfellow National Historic Site
Ollie #8 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Owner description: For almost half a century (1837 - 1882) this was the home of one of the world's foremost poets, scholars and educators, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. It...... more » Owner description: For almost half a century (1837 - 1882) this was the home of one of the world's foremost poets, scholars and educators, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. It was also a favorite gathering place for historical figures such as George Wsahington, Ralph Waldo Emerson and Nathaniel Hawthorne. It is open for public touring Wednesday through Sunday. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Gardens
Distance  1.2 miles from city center
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Ryles Jazz Club
Ollie #9 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Performances; Jazz Bars
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
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Inman Oasis Spa
Ollie #10 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
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Peabody Museum
Ollie #11 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Owner description: The Peabody Museum is the region's principle world cultures museum, with vast collections from North America, ancient Mesoamerica, Africa, and...... more » Owner description: The Peabody Museum is the region's principle world cultures museum, with vast collections from North America, ancient Mesoamerica, Africa, and Oceania. Changing exhibits explore human societies and culture from prehistory to the present. Experience the Plains Indian wars from the Lakota perspective, marvel at the spectacular wall paintings of the Maya, Moche, and American southwest, and explore the many island cultures of the Pacific. « less
Attraction type  Museums; Specialty Museums
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
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Harvard Square
Ollie #12 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
4 of 5 stars 47 reviews

Some facts about Harvard Square:  - Home to Harvard University, renowned academic institution with a massive endowment, arguably the hardest college to get into in the U.S., home... more »

Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
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Harvard Art Museums
Ollie #13 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Owner description: The Harvard Art Museums, among the world’s leading art institutions, comprise three museums (Fogg, Busch-Reisinger, and Arthur M. Sackler) and four...... more » Owner description: The Harvard Art Museums, among the world’s leading art institutions, comprise three museums (Fogg, Busch-Reisinger, and Arthur M. Sackler) and four research centers. Integral to Harvard University and the wider community, the art museums and research centers serve as resources for students, scholars, and other visitors. For more than a century they have been the nation’s premier training ground for museum professionals and are renowned for their seminal role in developing the discipline of art history in this country. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Museums
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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MIT Museum
Ollie #14 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
4 of 5 stars 34 reviews

The MIT Museum is a place that explores invention, ideas, and innovation. Home to renowned collections in science and technology, holography, architecture and design, nautical... more »

Attraction type  Museums; Science Museums; Art Galleries
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
Brattle Theatre
Ollie #15 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Movie Theaters
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The Comedy Studio
Ollie #16 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Performances; Comedy Clubs
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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Harvard Yard
Ollie #17 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
4 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
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The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub
Ollie #18 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews

Food and Music in Cambridge Looking to catch a bite and rock out in the same night? Here are a few clubs in Cambridge that offer both eats and live music. The Middle East is a... more »

Attraction type  Bar/ Clubs; Performances
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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Cambridge Common
Ollie #19 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
4 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Whether you want to relax, people-watch or learn about Boston's rich heritage, visit this central meeting ground in the heart of historic Cambridge.
Attraction type  Parks; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
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Fresh Pond Reservation
Ollie #20 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Jogging Paths/ Tracks; Biking Trails; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  2.2 miles from city center
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