What to do in Somerville, MA

Activities, attractions and tours
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Somerville Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Somerville 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

Somerville 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 Somerville 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.

Somerville 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 Somerville.

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 Somerville attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Delicious sushi in the assembly row shopping center in Somerville.

Assembly Square

5/5(2 area reviews)

While you're in Assembly Square, take in top sights like Assembly Row and jump on the metro at Assembly Station to see more of the city.

Assembly Square
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Davis Square

Well-liked for its breweries and live music, Davis Square is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Somerville Theatre and Sacco's Bowl Haven, and jump on the metro at Davis Station to get around the city.

Davis Square
The best savory baked goods, good soup, strong coffee. The feta tomato squares are unique and delicious.   Local artists featured on the walls.

Ward Two

If you're spending some time in Ward Two, Wine & Cheese Cask and Artisans Asylum are top sights worth seeing.

Ward Two
Buddy’s Diner, one of my favorite local spots to eat. Come early on a weekend morning, this tiny diner car fills up fast and only stays open through lunch! A really great old school friendly, local vibe!

East Somerville

Though East Somerville might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like TD Garden and Encore Boston Harbor.

East Somerville
Abandoned train cars on the tracks under I-93 between Community and Sullivan Stations on the Orange line.  You may recognize them from 'The Town'!  Bit of a creepy walk to get to them.

Inner Belt

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

Even though there aren't top sights in Inner Belt, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like TD Garden. Jump on the metro at East Somerville Station to see more of the city.

Inner Belt
Duck tater tots!

Prospect Hill

Well-liked for its coffeehouses and shopping, Prospect Hill is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Prospect Hill Park and Prospect Hill Monument, and jump on the metro at Gilman Square Station to get around the city.

Prospect Hill

Day trip destinations from Somerville