What to do in Cambridge, MA

Activities, attractions and tours

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Cambridge Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Cambridge has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Cambridge is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Cambridge to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Cambridge Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Cambridge.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Cambridge attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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MIT

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

While you're in MIT, take in top sights like MIT Museum and jump on the metro at Kendall-MIT Station to see more of the city.

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East Cambridge

4/5(32 area reviews)

The stunning river views and popular shops are a few things travelers love about East Cambridge. Check out Cambridgeside Galleria or Charles Hayden Planetarium while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lechmere Station to get around town.

East Cambridge
Betta Splendens statue in Auburn Park, Cambridge

Cambridgeport

4.5/5(16 area reviews)

Predominantly residential with triple decker homes, Cambridgeport boasts Fort Washington Park, MIT buildings, and Magazine Beach. Central Square offers a bustling commercial district and easy transportation.

Cambridgeport
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Mid-Cambridge

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Bounded by Massachusetts Avenue and Prospect Street, Mid-Cambridge offers a convenient location in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Explore the area's diverse streets, including Hampshire Street and Kirkland Street, for a true local experience.

Mid-Cambridge
The Green Goddess is my go-to bowl at Life Alive in Cambridge. It has avocado, broccoli, kale, legumes, tofu and brown rice and is topped with a creamy ginger-flax-shouyu sauce. So good!

Central Square

When in Central Square, check out the abundant dining options and consider a stop by Central Square Theatre. If you want to see more of the area, you can catch the metro at Central Square Station.

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Riverside

If you're spending time in Riverside, check out sights like Harvard Square or W.E.B. Du Bois Residence and hop on the metro to see more the city at Harvard Square Station or Central Square Station.

Riverside

 

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