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#1 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
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...
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Attraction type Natural History Museums
Distance 1.0 miles from city center
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#2 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
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...
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Attraction type Cemeteries
Distance 2.1 miles from city center
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#3 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
23 reviews
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One of the world's leading educational institutions, with an emphasis on math and sciences, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is located on......
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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.
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Attraction type Educational Sites; Science Museums
Distance 0.8 miles from city center
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#4 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
69 reviews
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Founded in 1636, Harvard is America's oldest institute of higher learning and one of the country's most prestigious universities. Among the......
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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.
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Attraction type Educational Sites; Historic Sites
Distance 0.7 miles from city center
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#5 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
15 reviews
Attraction type Biking Trails
Distance 1.2 miles from city center
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#6 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
5 reviews
Attraction type Theaters
Distance 0.8 miles from city center
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#7 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
25 reviews
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A nature reservation covering 950 acres along both sides of the Charles River offers bicycle and jogging paths, 12 tennis courts, six swimming pools......
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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.
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Attraction type Bodies of Water; Scenic Drives
Distance 1.2 miles from city center
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#8 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
6 reviews
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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......
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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.
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Attraction type Historic Sites; Gardens
Distance 1.2 miles from city center
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#9 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
7 reviews
Attraction type Performances; Jazz Bars
Distance 0.5 miles from city center
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#10 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
3 reviews
Attraction type Spas
Distance 0.6 miles from city center
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#11 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
9 reviews
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The Peabody Museum is the region's principle world cultures museum, with vast collections from North America, ancient Mesoamerica, Africa, and......
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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.
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Attraction type Museums; Specialty Museums
Distance 0.8 miles from city center
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#12 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
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...
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Attraction type Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance 0.9 miles from city center
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#13 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
9 reviews
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The Harvard Art Museums, among the world’s leading art institutions, comprise three museums (Fogg, Busch-Reisinger, and Arthur M. Sackler) and four......
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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.
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Attraction type Art Museums; Museums
Distance 0.7 miles from city center
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#14 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
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...
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Attraction type Museums; Science Museums; Art Galleries
Distance 0.5 miles from city center
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#15 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
2 reviews
Attraction type Movie Theaters
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#16 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
4 reviews
Attraction type Performances; Comedy Clubs
Distance 0.7 miles from city center
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#17 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
17 reviews
Attraction type Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance 0.9 miles from city center
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#18 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
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...
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Attraction type Bar/ Clubs; Performances
Distance 0.3 miles from city center
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#19 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
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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#20 of 48 attractions in Cambridge
1 review
Attraction type Jogging Paths/ Tracks; Biking Trails; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance 2.2 miles from city center
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