Cambridge Vacation & Tourism Guide
Famous for its Harvard and MIT schools, Cambridge is a striking example of old-style American charm. With plenty of historic sites and local parks and gardens to enjoy, it's no wonder why visitors keep coming back. No matter what kind of vacation you want, you're likely to find something to love about in this well-known American city.
Great Recommendations from Real Travelers
1. Hotel Marlowe - a Kimpton Hotel
Real Traveler Rating: 4.7 out of 5 based on 503 reviews from 4 sources
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" A very pleasant place to stay!" — source Expedia
" Hotel very clean." — source Travelocity
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1. Casablanca
Dine like Bogart and Bergman at this Mediterranean-style restaurant and bar. Wall murals ... more
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2. Redline
Redline was once a sports bar, and is more of a pub than a bistro today. Most people ... more
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3. Looks
Upholding its motto of \"timeless fashions for women,\" this shop does indeed have a selection ... more
Real Travelers who've been to Looks
BIRCHY in Boston for the weekend again! said
…, i will just have to ramble about something or another. I know it was about this time that I was looking for a new room… continue reading »
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4. Flat Top Johnny's
Flat Top Johnny's was named the best pool hall by Boston Magazine —and it may still be one of the best ... more
Real Travelers who've been to Flat Top Johnny's
BIRCHY in WOW a week in the office! said
…>Went to Flat Top Johnnies, a sushi bar and... well it was a few weeks ago and the old memory is slipping away, and it's getting quite… continue reading »
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5. Ryles Jazz Club
... alive and well in this Inman Square fixture with its artsy, bohemian image. Two floors of Boston's hottest jazz and contemporary music, 6 nights a week, serving food and featuring a Sunday Jazz Brunch. Downstairs-street lev... more
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6. MIT Museum
... MIT Museum The Museum presents exhibitions and public programs designed to engage and entertain students and adults. Robots, holography, MIT lore, and cutting-edge exhibits blending art and technology draw visitors from aro... more
Real Travelers who've been to MIT Museum
Elia$ in A day at Harvard....or should i say Hahvahd? said
…. there is no clock in the room (of course)...i didnt want to miss the bus ride to the MIT museum so i got out of bed and i found out… continue reading »
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7. Algiers Coffee House
Restaurant? Coffeehouse? Writing workshop? This establishment is all of the above. One ... more
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8. Out of the Blue Gallery
... of the Blue Art Gallery is a community arts gallery which is located in the heart of Central Square, Cambridge. It is a eclectic art gallery representing over 60 local artists' work from the New England area as well as art... more
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9. Phoenix Landing
Offering dining on home-style dishes, and music for entertainment, this Irish-style ... more
Real Travelers who've been to Phoenix Landing
BIRCHY in Quick stop and Rugger in Boston said
… to watch the rugby and had a good few drinks. Not sure with whom or who won. But I know we went to the phoenix landing. Always… continue reading »
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10. noir
... won't find any of the standard bar food dishes. Instead, we appeal to a sophisticated palate with crispy pressed sandwiches, flavorful flatbread pizzas, succulent skewers and several small bites to share. And the best part.... more
Real Travelers who've been to noir
joeysan1 in Gay Paris! said
… become locals by this time. When Jess came, we went out to this little place in the Bastille part of town called Au Chat Noir… continue reading »
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1. Casablanca
Dine like Bogart and Bergman at this Mediterranean-style restaurant and bar. Wall murals ... more
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2. Oleana
... on a quiet residential street, just off Inman Square, Oleana is the restaurant of choice for Cambridge's bookishly professional types. While reservations are taken (and are a must) for the romantic, earth-toned dining room,... more
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3. Jasper White's Summer Shack
... by the towering salty sea captain next to the entrance at the Cambridge location, chef Jasper White's Summer Shack takes seafood seriously.The atmosphere is very laid back and kid-friendly. Children are greeted with crayons... more
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4. Rialto
... :Adjunct professors and foreign dignitaries (in town visiting their kids at Harvard) jockey for tables with hotel guests to sample Chef Jody Adams's acclaimed, Mediterranean-tinged cuisine. Adams, who mans the open kitchen... more
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5. UpStairs on the Square
... two dining rooms, but the Monday Club Bar on the first floor is the most family-friendly - a casual, friendly space that's open for lunch, dinner, and brunch. In the front of the dining room, the Zebra Room is a sun-drenche... more
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6. Om Restaurant & Lounge
This restaurant is run by two Nepalese, Bik Yonjan and Solmon Chaudhary, yet the cuisine is international. ... more
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7. Red House (The)
... for all seasons occupies a cozy 19th-century house; its patio is one of Harvard Square's loveliest. The thoroughly modern bar includes a flat-screen TV and separates the noisy interior dining rooms, most of which feature op... more
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8. Harvest
... since 1975, Harvest has long been the go-to spot for Cambridge luminaries and visiting academics in search of seasonal, upscale New England cuisine. The interior, all warm woods and muted browns, befits the restaurant's nam... more
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9. Middle East (The)
... and Nightclub consists of three live-music performance rooms, two family-style restaurants with full-service bars, and an elegant restaurant named ZuZu. Several of the rooms also serve as art galleries, offering a fresh sho... more
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10. Sandrine's
Named for the chef and proprietor's daughter, this bistro serves French food with an emphasis on the ... more
Top Rated Cambridge Trips
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A day at Harvard....or should i say Hahvahd? | Aug 02 09'
"if anybody was going to make a good Boston cream donout, it had to be Boston"
i didnt charge my iphone last night so the battery died...i guess i had the back light on the whole time...the point is, i didnt know what time it... Continue reading »
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PLAY SOCCER camps | Jun 21 07'
"wow....17 years of PLAY SOCCER camps"
Nicks Story. Back in 1991, Bavs and I had an idea about running a soccer camp in Cambridge. That first camp had 37 campers at Shady Hil... Continue reading »
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prepping for the trip | Dec 30 05'
Well not too much to report yet...this is mostly a trial to get me used to writing on a public journal. I'm not yet sure I will like how it feels... Continue reading »
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Happy Belated Groundhog Day!!! | Feb 02 06'
"Leaving for Delhi in 6 days."
Welcome to my India travel blog! Leaving for Delhi in 6 days (Wed. PM, arriving Thurs. PM). Woo!!! Return ticket brings me back to Boston on... Continue reading »
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Weekend in Cambridge | Nov 24 05'
We went to Cambridge after Thanksgiving. Continue reading »
