Historic Site
Featured
Free Admission
Harvard Yard
Harvard Square
Historic heart of Harvard University, America's oldest institution of higher education.
45 minutes - 1 hour
Free (campus tours available)
Harvard · 5 min
Chapter V
Cambridge Attractions
Museums, parks, and historic sites in Cambridge, Massachusetts
What visitors often miss: The best Cambridge attractions aren't the obvious ones. Mount Auburn Cemetery is a Victorian landmark. The Harvard Art Museums are free for Massachusetts residents. Cambridge Common is where Washington took command of the Continental Army. Most are reachable by the Red Line.
10Attractions
7Must-See
10Free Entry
Exhibition Search
Landmark
Featured
Free Admission
MIT Campus
Kendall Square
World-renowned institute featuring striking modern architecture and cutting-edge innovation.
1.5 - 2 hours
Free to walk campus
Kendall/MIT · 3 min
Museum
Featured
Free Admission
Harvard Art Museums
Harvard Square
Three museums under one roof with world-class collections spanning ancient to contemporary art.
2 - 3 hours
$20 adults
Harvard · 8 min
Museum
Featured
Free Admission
Harvard Museum of Natural History
Harvard Square
World-renowned natural history collections including the famous Glass Flowers.
1.5 - 2 hours
$15 adults
Harvard · 12 min
Waterfront
Featured
Free Admission
Charles River Esplanade
Kendall Square
Scenic waterfront park perfect for walking, jogging, cycling, and enjoying Boston skyline views.
30 minutes - 2 hours
Free
Kendall/MIT · 8 min
Garden
Featured
Free Admission
Mount Auburn Cemetery
Cambridge Highlands
America's first garden cemetery, a peaceful 175-acre oasis with stunning landscapes and notable burials.
1 - 3 hours
Free (donations appreciated)
Harvard · 25 min
Museum
Featured
Free Admission
MIT Museum
Kendall Square
Engaging museum showcasing innovation, robotics, holography, and MIT's technological breakthroughs.
1.5 - 2.5 hours
$20 adults
Kendall/MIT · 3 min
Historic Site
Free Admission
Longfellow House - Washington's Headquarters
Mid-Cambridge
National Historic Site where Washington planned the Siege of Boston and Longfellow wrote his poetry.
1 - 1.5 hours (including gardens)
Free (National Park Site)
Harvard · 15 min
Park
Free Admission
Fresh Pond Reservation
Cambridge Highlands
155-acre park centered around a beautiful reservoir with walking trails and nature.
45 minutes - 2 hours
Free
Alewife · 15 min
Landmark
Free Admission
Kendall Square
Kendall Square
The most innovative square mile on the planet - where tech, biotech, and innovation converge.
1 - 2 hours
Free
Kendall/MIT · 0 min
Cambridge Common hosted George Washington taking command of the Continental Army.
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