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Before you go
Your trip to Cambridge.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Cambridge – Massachusetts Destination Boston (Boston); Cambridge (Cambridge); Salem (Salem); Plymouth (Plymouth) about 5 km from Boston
How to get there
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Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) Boston · 10 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
The Red Line connects downtown Boston to Kendall/MIT and Harvard stations in a few minutes. From Logan Airport it’s about 10 km.
How many days
Half a day for Harvard and Harvard Square; a full day to include MIT and the museum.
When to go
From September to June, during the academic year, the campuses are busy; in early October the trees in Harvard Yard turn color. Winters are very cold.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. The subway and walking along the Charles River are enough.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Cambridge
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Morning
Harvard Yard
Start at Harvard Square and enter Harvard Yard, where the John Harvard statue and the Widener Library stand.
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Afternoon
MIT Museum
Take the subway to Kendall/MIT and visit the MIT Museum, with robots, holograms and the institute’s projects.
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Late afternoon
Charles River
Walk along the Charles River waterfront, with views of Boston’s buildings on the opposite bank.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Cambridge?
See Harvard Yard and Harvard Square, visit the MIT Museum and walk along the Charles River.
How to get from Boston to Harvard?
On the Red Line subway, to Harvard station, in a few minutes.
Can you visit Harvard from inside?
Harvard Yard’s courtyard is open to the public; buildings such as libraries have restricted access. There are guided campus tours.
How much time to allow for Cambridge?
Half a day for Harvard; a full day to add MIT.