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Harvard Square

Cambridge, MA 02138
617 491 3434
Ranked #8 of 51 attractions in Cambridge
4.0 of 5 stars 82 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Dining, Shopping, People-watching
Traveller Description: Some facts about Harvard Square:  - Home to Harvard University, renowned academic institution with a massive endowment, arguably the hardest college... more »
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Jersey, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Went there on a sunday and the whole town was taken over by street markets, bands, food stalls, etc etc.... A lovely family friendly, fun day that was the highlight of my Boston trip... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Harvard Square has lots of old buildings and new fan dangled shops. In the evenings there's not much better place to hang. Music. Street Jesters. Bars ( all price ranges) . Restaurants. Families stroll their babies. Teens cruise for kisses. Professionals look for food. Elder fold enjoy it all. You can sit on a curb or bench and watch the... More

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NJ
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Great place to visit, lots of street entertainment and great bookstores! More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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156 reviews 156 reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
63 helpful votes 63 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Have been to Harvard Square numerous times but stopped by on my most recent trip. There was a street fair going on where dozens of businesses and vendors had set up their wares for purchase. Very interesting area in general with a number of shops, restaurants and other stores. If you're in Cambridge you should definitely stop by, I'm always... More

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Gatineau, QC
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85 reviews 85 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Nice little plaza beside the Harvard University and close to the red line train stop. Plenty of small shop to walk by and place to grab some lunch of ice cream. Probably a good place to wonder by if you are in the area but I wouldn’t come out of my way to stop here. More

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Boston
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73 reviews 73 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Lots to do here. I come here often. So many nice little restaurants and shops. Very artsy More

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Chelmsford, Massachusetts
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012
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This place is fun just to walk around! You don't need a destination, you can just show up and have a great time watching street performers and trying new places to eat! More

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Houston, Texas
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

Passed through Harvard Square walking to Harvard Stadium and getting off the Red Line train Harvard stop. Harvard Square was bustling with traffic, pedestrians, many restaurants and specialty shops. My destination was Harvard Stadium for Harvard's 2012 Spring Football game to cheer on my freshman cousin. Go Crimson!!! More

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Dallas
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

This is where you go for sports...other than that, no hope. The square is clean and international in flavor. More

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Stafford Springs, Connecticut
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Was there on a Friday night and there was tons of activity and a great atmosphere. Plenty of great shops and restaurants. More

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