What's West Cambridge like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about West Cambridge, especially its restaurants. Enjoy the neighbourhood's live music and shops. Take a campus tour or explore the area around Harvard University. There's plenty more to see, including Mount Auburn Cemetery and American Repertory Theater.
How to get to West Cambridge
Flying to:
- Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base), 5.6 mi (9 km) from West Cambridge
- Logan International Airport (BOS), 6 mi (9.7 km) from West Cambridge
- Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field), 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from West Cambridge
Things to see and do in and around West Cambridge
What to see in West Cambridge
- Harvard University
- Mount Auburn Cemetery
- Hooper-Lee-Nichols House
- Christ Church
- Longfellows National Historic Site
Things to do in West Cambridge
- American Repertory Theater
- Brattle Theatre
Other popular West Cambridge attractions
- Igor Fokin Memorial Sculpture
- John F. Kennedy Park
- Charles River Reservation
When is the best time to visit Cambridge?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 21°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 0°C)
- Rainiest months: December, October, March, April (average 114 mm of rainfall)