WHERE: Cambridge, MA, at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue, Brattle Street, and John F. Kennedy Street.
WHEN: Daily - there’s always something going on here
WHAT: Just about everything
Harvard Square is a cultural center in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This charming area is full of history, shopping, and dining as well as various popular attractions. The bulk of this neighborhood exists as a triangular area at the intersection of three streets in Cambridge. But the neighborhoods surrounding the area are often included under the name of Harvard Square. There is an area here outside a café famous for its chess tables, including an everyday visitor known as the Chess Master. There is an old subway kiosk here now a popular newsstand. And Harvard Square has restaurants, bookstores, and other shops throughout its historic setting. Harvard Square is a vital addition to any New England tour.
Harvard Square
