Location: Cambridge
Top Things to do in Cambridge
Things to do in Cambridge, Massachusetts (MA): The Best Fun Activities & Games
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.
Restaurants in Cambridge
1. Central Rock Gym
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
CRG CAMBRIDGE What We Offer: Bouldering: Central Rock Gym Cambridge is Boston's first and only climbing gym dedicated to bouldering. There are no ropes, no parties, and no one under the age of 14. With enough climbing terrain for 150+ climbers, there are always plenty of routes to climb on any given day of the week. Fitness: CRG Cambridge features a large "cross-fit style" fitness area with all the necessary cardio, strength, and training equipment, including: Rogue rigs, free weights, pull up bars, kettle-bars, treadmills, ellipticals, spinners, stairs, and more. Our fitness instructors offer classes in circuit training, strength, and conditioning.
2. Red Fox Escapes
Overall Ratings
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!
3. Brattle Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
4. Kendall Square Cinema
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By travelinbluesgal - Cambridge, United States
Great movie theater showing indie, limited release & art house films in the Boston area. The theaters are very clean, offer comfortable seating and there is parking in the garage next to it (and plenty of bike racks for those of us who bike there). They serve beer and wine as well as a variety of snacks. The staff is always friendly. I love coming here to see movies.
5. Imagine: A Center for Community & the Arts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
6. ImprovBoston
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By hpetosa - Boca Raton, United States
Share review Embed review Write an update Edit review 3/4/2020 I've been taking ImprovBoston classes since September of 2017. This theater has changed my life. Before I came to ImprovBoston, my confidence when it came to performing was diminished. The classes, instructors, and community at ImprovBoston have made me feel at home, especially as a college student who was new to Boston back then. I highly recommend taking a class, seeing a show, or getting involved in the ImprovBoston community. The talent is exceptional. The community is sincere. The theater experience is wonderful. Need a fun date night? Or a good laugh? ImprovBoston is the place to go. I truly love it here and have had some of my biggest laughs watching the resident casts!
7. Apple Cinemas
8. Reality Zombies
Reality Zombies is a unique mixed reality arcade experience available only in the Kingston Collection in Kingston, MA. Get equipped with the Microsoft Hololens & an arsenal of virtual weapons and blast away hordes of holographic zombies! Walk-in, contact us for a group reservation, or book online.
9. Bluetone Studio
Your guide is the owner/operator of Bluetone studio -- a commercial studio near Union Square in Somerville MA for 20+ years. We'll show you the ins and of a local working studio, let you play some vintage gear, record a vocal track in an isolation booth, show you how to work a modern control room, and let you take a bunch of selfies of you rocking out.
10. Pandemonium Books and Games
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