Harvard Square, Cambridge Neighborhood Guide
Explore the Cambridge, MA Neighborhood
Welcome to Harvard Square, the vibrant hub of world-renowned Cambridge. The two-block area that surrounds Harvard University pulses with intellectual, cultural and commercial energy that form the heartbeat of this iconic neighborhood. Harvard Square is home to an eclectic array of bookstores, restaurants, shops and cultural offerings where students, residents and visitors alike are drawn to its historic charm. In the pedestrian friendly area where Brattle Street, JFK Street and Mass Ave converge, enjoy lively street performances, take in the aroma of diverse cuisines, and browse locally-owned shops. With its unique blend of cultural experiences and intellectual energy, Harvard Square is not only a regional center for shopping, it's a must-visit destination for any urban explorer.
Eateries
- Alden & Harlow , 40 Brattle Street
- Black Sheep Bagel Cafe , 56 JFK Street
- Felipe's Taqueria , 21 Brattle Street
- Grendel's Den Restaurant , 89 Winthrop Street
- Harvest , 44 Brattle Street
- Henrietta's Table , Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett Street
- Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage , 1246 Massachusetts Avenue
- Painted Burro , 32 Church Street
- Pinocchio's Pizza & Subs , 74 Winthrop Street
- Russell House Tavern , 14 JFK Street
- The Hourly Oyster House , 15 Dunster Street
- The Smoke Shop BBQ , 8 Holyoke Street
Entertainment
- Brattle Theatre , 40 Brattle Street
- American Repertory Theater , 64 Brattle Street
- Club Passim , 47 Palmer Street
- Regattabar (jazz club), Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett Street
Shopping
- The Andover Shop , 22 Holyoke Street
- Cambridge Artists Cooperative , 59A Church Street
- Harvard Shop , 52 JFK Street
- Harvard Book Store , 1256 Massachusetts Avenue
- Harvard Square COOP , 1400 Massachusetts Avenue
- Henry Bear's Park , 17 White Street
- Planet Records , 144 Mt. Auburn Street
- The Garage (indoor mini-mall), 36 JFK Street
Museums and Sites
- Harvard Yard , 2 Kirkland Street
- Harvard Art Museums , 32 Quincy Street
- Harvard Museum of Natural History , 26 Oxford Street
- MIT Museum , 314 Main Street
Parks and Recreation
- Cambridge Common , Waterhouse Street and Massachusetts Avenue
- Charles River , Memorial Drive
