How to Visit Harvard Square in a Day
Explore one of the Boston-area's most interesting neighborhoods. From historic Harvard University to quirky bookstores, shops and restaurants, there is something for everyone in Harvard Square.
Instructions
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Take the MBTA's Red Line to Harvard Square to begin your visit.
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Tour Harvard University's campus in the famous Harvard Yard. Admire the gorgeous architecture of the United State's oldest university. Unofficial Tours offers free visits (tip encouraged).
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Take a coffee break. Visit Algiers Cafe on Brattle Street for a North African coffee experience. Or swing by Tealuxe for gourmet hot and iced tea offerings.
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Browse through used books at Lame Duck or Raven; foreign books at Schoenhof's; general interest books at the Harvard Coop or the Harvard Book Store.
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Break for lunch at Mr. Bartley's, famous for hamburgers and Boston "frappes" (milkshakes); at the Arrow Street Creperie, with its unique French-inspired crepe selections; or any number of other local restaurants.
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Go shopping. Check out the quirky stores along Brattle Street, Church Street, Mt. Auburn Street, and inside the Garage shopping center on Dunster Street.
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Take a happy hour break and sip margaritas at the Border Cafe, or beer at Charlie's Beer Garden or John Harvard's Brew House.
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Break for dinner. Consider visiting Sandrine's for Alsatian French, Le's for Vietnamese, or Tory Row for a modern twist on European classics.
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Don't forget dessert! Try Finale's Desserterie, Herrel's or JP Licks for ice cream, or Berryline for frozen yogurt.
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Resources
- Photo Credit Flickr users j.gresham, jbcurio, First Daffodils, Eric Silva, mind on fire, jbcurio, znhpics, Dan4th, dreamymo
