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Mt. Auburn Cemetery
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Mt. Auburn Cemetery
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Ranked #1 of 15 Attractions in Cambridge
4.5 of 5 stars 48 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
Harvard University
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Harvard University
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Ranked #6 of 15 Attractions in Cambridge
4.5 of 5 stars 117 reviews
Owner description: Founded in 1636, Harvard is America's oldest institute of higher learning and one of the country's most prestigious... 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
Harvard Square
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Harvard Square
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Ranked #8 of 15 Attractions in Cambridge
4 of 5 stars 84 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
Longfellow National Historic Site
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Ranked #10 of 15 Attractions in Cambridge
4.5 of 5 stars 8 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... 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
Harvard Yard
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Harvard Yard
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Ranked #14 of 15 Attractions in Cambridge
4 of 5 stars 29 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
Cambridge Common
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Cambridge Common
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Ranked #18 of 15 Attractions in Cambridge
4 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Owner description: Whether you want to relax, people-watch or learn about Boston's rich heritage, visit this central meeting ground in the heart... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Parks; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.3 miles from city center
Minuteman Trail
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Ranked #19 of 15 Attractions in Cambridge
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
This 10-mile paved path covers part of the route of Paul Revere's midnight ride.
Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas; Biking Trails
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
Kendall Square
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Ranked #24 of 15 Attractions in Cambridge
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
Central Square
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Ranked #26 of 15 Attractions in Cambridge
3 of 5 stars 3 reviews

Central Square is located between Harvard, Inman and Kendall Squares off the MBTA redline along Mass Ave and Prospect St. There are a plethora of different restaurants for every... more »

Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
Porter Square
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Ranked #28 of 15 Attractions in Cambridge
3 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Distance  1.6 miles from city center
Entrepreneur Walk of Fame
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Owner description: The Entrepreneur Walk of Fame was established to honor and celebrate entrepreneurial role models – allowing them to share... more » Owner description: The Entrepreneur Walk of Fame was established to honor and celebrate entrepreneurial role models – allowing them to share their inspiring stories with the public while also increasing the visibility and status of entrepreneurs in our society. Located in Cambridge, MA, the EntWoF has unveiled an inaugural class of seven esteemed honorees whose names were immortalized with a sidewalk star in Kendall Square. EntWoF looked for entrepreneurs that took a risk with an idea, launched it and turned that idea into a success. « less
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
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Stata Center
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5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Memorial Drive
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Busy, scenic street that winds along the Cambridge side of the Charles River.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Scenic Drives
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
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Brattle Square
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Street performers and students populate this lively Cambridge square.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.5 miles from city center
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Inman Square
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Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
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