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Home to two of America's most prestigious universities, Cambridge exudes a certain intellectual quirkiness. A mix of historical haunts, student hang-outs, alternative art and culture venues, vintage clothing shops, bookstores and ethnic restaurants, the city is, well, really cool. Although it is located just across the Charles River from Boston, Cambridge has a distinct vibe that is noticeable immediately. Start at Harvard Square, a hub of activity and mishmash of trendy stores, outdoor cafes and colorful local characters. Pick up a walking tour map at the visitors information booth in the center of the Square. The route will take you past many important landmarks including the Mount Auburn Cemetery, Tory Row and the Longfellow National Historic Site. Harvard University offers student-led tours through the illustrious buildings and monuments of its sprawling campus. Art and architecture buffs should meander around the M.I.T campus, which includes outdoor sculptures by masters such as Picasso and 20th-century buildings designed by modern greats like Eero Saarinen and I. M. Pei. Along the way, browse through bookstores, stop to watch street performers and grab a coffee at an outdoor café to take in all this captivating city has to offer.
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1. Schlesinger Library
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Collection of materials focused on the history of women in the United States. The library is also home to an extensive culinary collection and the Radcliffe Archives.
2. iLoveKickboxing.com
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5.0 based on 77 reviews
3. The Fogg Art Museum
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Neuron18 - Newton, United States
The Fogg recently underwent an extensive renewal, and what came out was a magnificently lighted and curated museum. There is tremendous care in installations, which change regularly. There are also lectures and special exhibits which are almost always exceptionally rewarding. While there are other excellent museums in Boston, this one must not be missed.
4. Red Fox Escapes
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5.0 based on 330 reviews
Do you love immersive adventures and solving puzzles? Come and inhabit a new character for an hour, and let us transport you on an adventure you'll remember for a lifetime while you're visiting Cambridge, MA. We're located between Harvard University and MIT, right next to Central subway station, surrounded by great bars and restaurants.
Reviewed By O4416PWchristiank - Boston, United States
Hello, all! This is Christian Krenek, Dauphin D'Escape Rooms. I decided to celebrate my 30th birthday by doing my 29th escape room, and chose the U-Boat after really enjoying The Heist. I got seven friends together, and we dove under the sea. Like "The Heist," the U-Boat is absolutely superb! The designers went out of their way to create a stunning recreation of a genuine submarine--the props, set dressing, and even music were all taken straight from the 1940's. There was even an element of thrill to the game--without spoiling anything, let's just say that things got dangerous! Of course, the thing that gets me the most excited in an escape room is the puzzles, and Red Fox does those brilliantly. As in The Heist, the U-Boat uses an extreme wide variety of puzzles, including physical objects, decoding messages, observing codes, pattern recognition, and exploration. This is a great tactic, as my teammates and I were able to play to our strengths and work on the things we liked best. Everyone felt like a member of the team, and escaping was truly a group effort! I do recommend coming with a large group--there's a LOT to do. I also want to praise the designers/owners for their incredible use of tech. Through a combination of brilliant design, adapting existing objects, and just plain inventiveness, they made us go "WHOA!" several times. We're a bunch of theatre nerds and LARPers, so we know about the value of quality construction and props. The team did just that! And finally, be sure to tell the owners when it's a special occasion! I was surprised with a bottle of "champagne" (really a plastic bottle full of candy) and a lovely card as we left. This really is a one-of-a-kind room, and I cannot recommend it enough!
5. Harvard Cooperative Society
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4.5 based on 155 reviews
"The Coop" is the Harvard college store, known for its expansive collection of books, posters and University insignia merchandise.
6. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
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4.5 based on 1,043 reviews
One of the world's leading educational institutions, with an emphasis on math and sciences, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is located on the banks of the Charles River. The M.I.T. campus includes many modern buildings designed by famous architects and is worth exploring.
Reviewed By 912masanorim - Oak Ridge, United States
Conversations and visit to an old experimental facility and hearing its future activities were very interesting; visit to the Student Center were good; visit to the Alumuni Office was a little disappointed
7. Museum of Comparative Zoology
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
The Museum of Comparative Zoology (MCZ) at Harvard University is a center for research and education focused on the comparative relationships of animal life.The MCZ's public exhibits can be viewed at the Harvard Museum of Natural History (HMNH).
8. Central Square Theater
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
9. Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology
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4.5 based on 162 reviews
From towering Native American totem poles and large Maya sculptures to precious artifacts of the ancient world, the Peabody Museum is among the oldest archaeological and ethnographic museums in the world with one of the finest collections of human cultural history found anywhere. The Peabody Museum was founded in 1866 and is one of the oldest museums in the world devoted to anthropology, the study of ancient and contemporary peoples and cultures. The museum building adjoins the Harvard Museum of Natural History complex on the north side of the main Harvard campus. With 1.2 million objects, the Museum has one of the largest archaeological and ethnological collections in the world, including extensive archives of documents and historic photographs. The collections are heavily used by researchers, descendant communities, Harvard faculty and courses given by universities throughout the region. The museum also has an Education department that serves primary and secondary school students.
Reviewed By marcodL8041FK - Big Sky, United States
Check out the Central American stelae. They are accurate castings in plaster. The original ones have degraded from exposure to weather, so reachers come to Harvard to see the best examples of stelae.
10. Harvard Museum of Natural History
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4.5 based on 1,183 reviews
At the Harvard Museum of Natural History, just steps away from the historic Harvard Yard, you can witness the amazing artistry of the celebrated Blaschka glass flowers & sea creature collections, roar with the Siberian tiger, buzz with honeybees, find your birthstone gem, and go back in time in Romer Hall, home of the famous 42-foot Kronosaurus. The Harvard Museum of Natural History is the most-visited attraction at Harvard—for its incomparable collections based on the research of scientists across the University, and its ongoing exhibitions like Climate Change, The Rockefeller Beetles, Birds of the World, Marine Life, and more. The Harvard Museum of Natural History’s mission is to enhance public understanding and appreciation of the natural world and the human place in it, sparking curiosity and a spirit of discovery in people of all ages.
Reviewed By VincentI133
For the same admission ticket you can also access the anthropology museum connected to the natural history museum. Highlights include the extensive collection of glass models of flowers, and the collection of rocks and minerals. Kids would enjoy the taxidermied animal exhibits. Worthwhile coming to Harvard just for this!
