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Harvard Square

JFK St at Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone:
Harvard Square
Cross Street:
Brattle Street

Editorial Review for Harvard Square – by Citysearch Staff

Features
There are plenty of sights here. Topping the list are the street performers, most of whom are actually quite talented. Resembling an outdoor mall, Harvard Square is home to big retailers like the Gap, as well as trendy, locally-owned boutiques.

The Experience
Love humanity? Settle on the terrace of Au Bon Pain in front of Harvard Center. Here is the eye of the Square's storm: Tourists mingle with multi-pierced guitarists, tweedy Brattle Street residents with students and chess masters. Stop by Cardullo's for some gourmet goodies or visit one of the various literary outlets, like WordsWorth Books and the Grolier Poetry Bookshop. For affordable ethnic favorites, there's Cafe of India. Try the Vietnamese chain, Pho Pasteur, or get ice cream to go from Toscanini's.

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Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

Recharge your shopping batteries by enjoying a stroll through picturesque Harvard Yard, or some people-watching at Peet's Coffee.

The Extras

Good public restrooms are hard to find in the square--try the Harvard Coop.

Parking

Meters all taken? Continue down Brattle Street, where there are usually some unmetered spots.

User Reviews for Harvard Square

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/15/2002 Posted by cme_treat

the harvard square is a wonderful place where u can meet old friends and make some new ones.

Pros: great location, great city, not hot

Cons: none, none, none

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/14/2002 Posted by mscollegebound

It's a nice place to go and relax with a nice cup of coffee or tea. No stresses or worries at the square... and you can always walk around the lovely campus of Harvard.

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Editor's Review

Hip shops, restaurants and Ivy League-influence make this a natural people-watching paradise.  See the full editorial review.

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Recharge your shopping batteries by enjoying a stroll through picturesque Harvard Yard, or some people-watching at Peet's Coffee.

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Attraction Information

Parking

  • Garage
  • Pay lot

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