Harvard Square

Plan your Harvard Square adventure

A bustling center of activity, Harvard Square embodies all that is Cambridge. Students and academics mix with tourists and locals to crowd the sidewalks and restaurants on weekends and evenings, while the streets are more relaxed during the week.

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Gearing up

Making waking practically pleasant

Making waking practically pleasant

The clever Moshi Voice Control Travel Alarm Clock responds to nine voice-activated commands, including time, set time, alarm, and set alarm.

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harvard yard tour

Getting into Harvard

Take an interactive tour of Harvard Yard. Go behind the ivy-covered walls and explore its history, architecture, and hidden gems.
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harvard square package

Hip in the Square

Indulge in fun and frippery, oddities, esoterica, and fine fare.
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Boston on a budget

Plan a perfect picnic

Check out our suggestions for locations, supplies, and provisions. We did all the heavy lifting — all you have to carry is the well-stocked basket.
Best of secret spaces

Best of secret spaces

Hidden T stations, behind the scoreboard, inside famous clock towers, and more — take a peek around Boston's hidden gems and secret spots.
'The Donkey Show'

25 things to do under $25

Experience the best of Boston's art, music, and culture scenes for $25 or less.
literary tour of boston

Take a literary tour of Boston

From the streets of Back Bay to the State House dome, discover the Boston sites that have inspired dozens of authors.
Hotel cocktail guide

Hotel cocktail guide

Planning a night on the town? Check out our guide to the top Boston hotel bars and their signature cocktails.
Boston

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Readers share their snapshots of Beantown.