Guidebook for Somerville
Sightseeing
Harvard University
3 Oxford StreetIconic. Great place to go visit.
Located in the heart of Harvard Yard, a popular Harvard landmark.
24 locals recommend
John Harvard Statue
1 Harvard YardLocated in the heart of Harvard Yard, a popular Harvard landmark.
Cambridge Public Library
449 BroadwayNewly renovated and expanded Cambridge landmark.
Family favorite museum with exhibits on the renowned collection of Glass Flowers, dinosaurs and prehistoric mammals, etc.
151 locals recommend
Harvard Museum of Natural History
26 Oxford StFamily favorite museum with exhibits on the renowned collection of Glass Flowers, dinosaurs and prehistoric mammals, etc.
This newly renovated and expanded building unites multiple galleries under one roof to view original works of art or attend a lecture or film.
205 locals recommend
Harvard Art Museums
32 Quincy StThis newly renovated and expanded building unites multiple galleries under one roof to view original works of art or attend a lecture or film.
One of the oldest archaeological museums in the world, houses precious artifacts of human cultural history.
20 locals recommend
Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology
11 Divinity AveOne of the oldest archaeological museums in the world, houses precious artifacts of human cultural history.
Food Scene
Harvard Square institution & student favorite for burgers, fries, frappes & kitschy decor.
58 locals recommend
Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage
1246 Massachusetts AveHarvard Square institution & student favorite for burgers, fries, frappes & kitschy decor.
A Boston favorite for homemade ice cream, frozen yogurt and fresh-roasted coffee.
298 locals recommend
J.P. Licks
659 Centre StA Boston favorite for homemade ice cream, frozen yogurt and fresh-roasted coffee.
Popular gastropub & music venue that features daily live shows, with an open kitchen & patio.
69 locals recommend
The Sinclair
52 Church StPopular gastropub & music venue that features daily live shows, with an open kitchen & patio.
Vegan and vegetarian-friendly Camridge hot spot for organic wraps, salads & smoothies.
240 locals recommend
Life Alive Organic Cafe
765 Massachusetts AveVegan and vegetarian-friendly Camridge hot spot for organic wraps, salads & smoothies.
Small batch donut shop based in Somerville's Union Square. Named Boston's Best Donut by Boston Magazine.
124 locals recommend
Union Square Donuts
20 Bow StSmall batch donut shop based in Somerville's Union Square. Named Boston's Best Donut by Boston Magazine.
Border Cafe
32 Church StPopular Harvard Square spot offers authentic Cajun & Tex-Mex cooking.
Popular coffee and tea spot to stay warm on the colder days.
64 locals recommend
L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates
52 Brattle StPopular coffee and tea spot to stay warm on the colder days.
Also known as Beat Hôtel, is a restaurant and bar that features nightly live music including jazz, funk, and more.
67 locals recommend
Beat Brew Hall
13A Brattle StAlso known as Beat Hôtel, is a restaurant and bar that features nightly live music including jazz, funk, and more.
Essentials
Closest grocery store, located right around the corner within short walking distance!
1155 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
413 Centre StClosest grocery store, located right around the corner within short walking distance!
Drinks & Nightlife
Popular neighborhood spot for craft cocktails and microbrews.
58 locals recommend
Russell House Tavern
14 John F. Kennedy StPopular neighborhood spot for craft cocktails and microbrews.
Shopping
Independent bookstore serving the university and neighborhood community since 1932.
33 locals recommend
Harvard Book Store
1256 Massachusetts AveIndependent bookstore serving the university and neighborhood community since 1932.
Founded by Harvard students in 1882 and open to the public, the COOP offers four floors of books, Harvard logo clothing and gifts, dorm furnishings, etc.
24 locals recommend
Harvard Cooperative Society
1400 Massachusetts AveFounded by Harvard students in 1882 and open to the public, the COOP offers four floors of books, Harvard logo clothing and gifts, dorm furnishings, etc.
Harvard Square gift shop for cute greeting cards, wrapping paper & a range of unique gifts.
18 locals recommend
Black Ink
5 Brattle StHarvard Square gift shop for cute greeting cards, wrapping paper & a range of unique gifts.