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Mt. Auburn Cemetery
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Mt. Auburn Cemetery
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Ranked #1 of 51 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
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
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Ranked #2 of 51 Attractions in Cambridge
4.5 of 5 stars 45 reviews
Owner description: One of the world's leading educational institutions, with an emphasis on math and sciences, the Massachusetts Institute of... 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  0.9 miles from city center
Harvard Museum of Natural History
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Harvard Museum of Natural History
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Ranked #3 of 51 Attractions in Cambridge
4.5 of 5 stars 109 reviews
Owner description: This is the public museum of Harvard's three research museums. More than 12,000 of the 21 million specimens are on display,... more » Owner description: This is the public museum of Harvard's three research museums. More than 12,000 of the 21 million specimens are on display, including the renowned collection of 3,000 'Glass Flowers,' amazingly realistic flame-worked glass models of flowering plants used to teach botany to students in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Family favorites include the dinosaurs and other prehistoric mammals as well as more than 500 current day mammals, including skeletons of a rhino, hippo, giraffe and three whales. « less
Attraction type  Natural History Museums
Distance  1.0 miles from city center
Sanders Theatre
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Ranked #4 of 51 Attractions in Cambridge
5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
Charles River
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Charles River
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Ranked #5 of 51 Attractions in Cambridge
4.5 of 5 stars 44 reviews
Owner description: A nature reservation covering 950 acres along both sides of the Charles River offers bicycle and jogging paths, 12 tennis... 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
Harvard University
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Harvard University
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Ranked #6 of 51 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
Charles River Bike Path
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Charles River Bike Path
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Ranked #7 of 51 Attractions in Cambridge
4.5 of 5 stars 29 reviews
Attraction type  Biking Trails
Distance  1.2 miles from city center
Harvard Square
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Harvard Square
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Ranked #8 of 51 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
Peabody Museum
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Peabody Museum
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Ranked #9 of 51 Attractions in Cambridge
4.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Owner description: The Peabody Museum is the region's principle world cultures museum, with vast collections from North America, ancient... 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  0.9 miles from city center
Longfellow National Historic Site
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Ranked #10 of 51 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
Inman Oasis Spa
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Ranked #11 of 51 Attractions in Cambridge
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
Ryles Jazz Club
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Ranked #12 of 51 Attractions in Cambridge
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Performances; Jazz Bars
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
Fresh Pond Reservation
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Ranked #13 of 51 Attractions in Cambridge
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Jogging Paths/ Tracks; Biking Trails; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  2.5 miles from city center
Harvard Yard
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Harvard Yard
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Ranked #14 of 51 Attractions in Cambridge
4 of 5 stars 29 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
Brattle Theatre
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Ranked #15 of 51 Attractions in Cambridge
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Movie Theaters
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
MIT Museum
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MIT Museum
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Ranked #16 of 51 Attractions in Cambridge
4 of 5 stars 54 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
Harvard Art Museums
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Harvard Art Museums
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Ranked #17 of 51 Attractions in Cambridge
4 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Owner description: The Harvard Art Museums, among the world’s leading art institutions, comprise three museums (Fogg, Busch-Reisinger, and... 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
Cambridge Common
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Cambridge Common
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Ranked #18 of 51 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 51 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
The Comedy Studio
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Ranked #20 of 51 Attractions in Cambridge
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Performances; Comedy Clubs
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub
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Ranked #21 of 51 Attractions in Cambridge
4.5 of 5 stars 8 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
Club Passim
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Ranked #22 of 51 Attractions in Cambridge
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Bar/ Clubs; Performances
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
Cambridge Center Roof Garden
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Ranked #23 of 51 Attractions in Cambridge
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Gardens
Kendall Square
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Ranked #24 of 51 Attractions in Cambridge
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
T.T. the Bear's Place
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Ranked #25 of 51 Attractions in Cambridge
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Performances; Bar/ Clubs
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
Central Square
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Ranked #26 of 51 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
Harvard University Herbaria
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Ranked #27 of 51 Attractions in Cambridge
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Originally called the "Museum of Vegetable Products" when it was founded in 1858, today this museum focuses on the study of... more » Owner description: Originally called the "Museum of Vegetable Products" when it was founded in 1858, today this museum focuses on the study of useful plants and economic botany. « less
Attraction type  Specialty Museums; Natural History Museums
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
Porter Square
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Ranked #28 of 51 Attractions in Cambridge
3 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Distance  1.6 miles from city center
Le Pli Day Spa
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Ranked #29 of 51 Attractions in Cambridge
1.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
Museum of Comparative Zoology
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Ranked #30 of 51 Attractions in Cambridge
Owner description: An integral part of the Harvard University Library system, the collection numbers more than 274,000 volumes of monographs and... more » Owner description: An integral part of the Harvard University Library system, the collection numbers more than 274,000 volumes of monographs and journals plus a collection of archival materials and natural history art. « less
Attraction type  Science Museums
Distance  1.0 miles from city center
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