NEIGHBORHOODS

WHERE TO EXPLORE

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Cambridge

Directly north of Boston Proper on the other side of the river sits the city of Cambridge, Boston’s hub of science, technology, and entrepreneurial innovation. Cambridge is home to lots of shops, trendy restaurants, Harvard Square, universities, and more. Spend some time walking around and exploring the shops, sights, bars, and restaurants in the Harvard Square area.

Spend a day exploring the crimson campus. Take the Harvard Tour, led by current students, and learn all about its history, culture, architecture and more. Be sure to take a picture with the statue of John Harvard, Harvard University’s first benefactor, and rub his feet for good luck. Then, visit Harvard’s most popular attraction to study all things natural history before switching gears and heading to the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology.

Discover the latest in the science and technology industry at the MIT Museum, a hub of innovation and cutting-edge technological advancements. Explore the place that brings science and technology to life at Boston’s most visited attraction, the Museum of Science.

North End

Popularly known as “Little Italy” due to its rich Italian culture, Boston’s North End is packed with culture and history. The oldest neighborhood in the city, North End’s narrow streets and tall brick building give refuge to over 80 Italian restaurants and bakeries. Salem and Hanover are the two most significant streets in this historic neighborhood – this is where you find the best Italian eateries, cafés, pastry shops, and imported goods stores.