Things to Do in Cambridge, MA - Cambridge Attractions
Things to Do in Cambridge
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Harvard University, Harvard Museum of Natural History, Walking Tours, Historic Sites. For personalized recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
Harvard University, Harvard Museum of Natural History, Walking Tours, Historic Sites. For personalized recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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City Toursfromper adult$23- fromper adult$159
- fromper adult$84
Full-day Toursfromper adult$129
E-Bike Toursfromper adult$78
Half-day Toursfromper adult$169- fromper group (up to 6)$950
- fromper adult$25
Private Sightseeing Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)$465
Food & Drinkfromper adult$60
Historic Sites
Ivy League campus known for historic architecture and student-led walking tours. Features include the Widener Library and Memorial Church, ideal for a relaxing stroll with educational insights.
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Natural History Museums
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Art museum with Italian Medieval and Renaissance works, Asian exhibits, and modern pieces. Curated displays and an Asian gallery in a university setting.
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Points of Interest & Landmarks
Historic neighborhood blending academic charm with lively student atmosphere, featuring red brick buildings, ivy-covered walls, cultural museums, and informative campus tours.
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- KyleandTiffanyMaryland827 contributionsHarvard University
We visited Harvard too. Since we were in Boston, I just wanted to see what it looked like in person. Looks like a typical college and college town area.
We were able to capture some beautiful pictures of the sunset from the bridge at Harvard. We got picture of the Harvard Rowing Club. We didn't expect to see them rowing in by.Written February 7, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - jessicakutcherGermany73 contributionsTo begin with, the building itself was very impressive. The staff was very friendly and helpful. All the exhibits were great!Written March 4, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Michele M2 contributionsBoston is great! I loved doing college visits with my son! We stayed in an Air BnB that was great for us and rented a car through Avis that was terrific in spite of the icy Boston weather we encountered.Written March 6, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- dustythoughtsManchester, CT2,286 contributionsWe were looking for something low-key to do on a blustery day and were pleased to spend a day wandering through this fantastic (and free!) museum. It's a very well-curated museum with a thoughtful variety of exhibits. I loved the Joana Choumali exhibit on West African markets, art in Germany between the wars, early Buddhist art, and art on changing traditions in uncertain times. We took the T here to avoid parking, which was better than circling for a spot. This museum is a great way to enjoy world-class art without paying Boston prices.Written March 9, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Bucketlist47Stratham, NH249 contributionsWhat a gem this place is! Not only for the beauty of its pristine landscape of flowering trees (in early May), but also for the variety of grave markers throughout the hilly, beautifully maintained grounds. Interesting to learn about some of the history of this very 1st “garden cemetery” in the US, visiting burial sites of some famous people. Highly recommend taking a leisurely stroll in early May when the Dogwoods are on full display!Written May 11, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Grover RPensacola, FL22,712 contributionsJust outside of the main gates of Harvard University is a commercial center that has retail, restaurants and drinks, the things that fuel colleges and their students. It is not unlike many similar districts adjacent to a major college, but here you also have a major city like Boston. It is the center of commercial Cambridge with a "T" subway which was closed for renovations at the time of our visit. Still, we enjoyed walking through the area and ate here at Russell Tavern. If you are visiting Harvard, come here for the enjoyment as well as good food and drink.Written September 23, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- cydney04106Gloucester, Massachusetts259 contributionsIt's a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. You can just sit and watch the sailboats or run along path.Written May 23, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- christopherbO9687MPActon, MA767 contributionsThe MIT Museum has a large interesting collection of scientific artifacts related to MIT researchers & students f rom the past ~100 years. The Museum is organized into two stories of galleries of related artifacts; I thought the galleries on space exploration, artificial intelligence and high energy physics were particularly good. It was also interesting to see the Museum's extensive collection of students' models created over the year. An interesting way to see both advanced scientific research and the MIT students who worked on them.Written November 19, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sean HMelbourne, Australia289 contributionsWell worth a visit from Boston. Impeccably curated exhibitions and thoughtfully presented. This told a story which was really well articulated.Written April 1, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- SouthernBelleNew Orleans, LA592 contributionsWe didn't expect much from this tour, it was pouring rain so we needed to find something to do indoors and stumbled upon this. It would up being one of the highlights of our week long trip to the Boston area. Highly highly recommend!Written September 21, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- theuncle2018Scottsdale, AZ252 contributionsI suppose its a must see because everyone was looking at it. And of course touching the foot. All of the greasy oils from people's hands polish it to a shiny gleam. Yuck. Considering the statue's location, everyone passes by so its the tourist attraction that you can't avoid. I did not see anyone pee on the statue but the whole area was dirty.Written August 2, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- William JPortsmouth, UK349 contributionsWe used the Charles River bike path during our stay in Boston. It was a little tricky to find for out-of-towners (our opinion) as we hoped to pick it up via Paul Revere park without much success - around the Science Park area there are a number of crossings and limited signage directing users to the path, which could be introduced to help tourists. That said, once we did find it (via the help of a jogger) we had a lovely cycle down to Harvard and back again.Written June 26, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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