Cambridge - Massachusetts - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels
Across the bridge from Boston lies the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts, with a population of about 10,000 residents. Here you will find an eclectic mix of cultures, as this is a youthful city full of international flair. As the site of Harvard University and MIT, this city contains many cafés, bookstores and small boutiques.
The squares of Cambridge are charming little neighborhoods, each with attractions for the visitor to the city. Central Square is the seat of the town government, but also has international restaurants and music clubs. Harvard Square is centered around the brick walls of education in Harvard University and is home to a wide assortment of small cafés, boutiques and restaurants. The main shopping district is located in Inman Square where the diversity of cuisine offered in the restaurants is absolutely amazing. Kendall Square is the center of the high tech industry in the city and Porter Square is the home of Japanese eateries and stores, which includes a Japanese bookstore.
Street performances are very common in Cambridge so you can expect the unexpected here at any time. You don't have to limit yourself to shopping and dining because there are recreational facilities in the city. The Municipal Golf Course at Fresh Pond is a golfer's delight with its 9 hole course.
There are many museums in this city and anyone who remembers their history will want to take a trip to the Cambridge Common - the center of rebel activity in the American Revolution. The Hooper-Lee Nichols House is the oldest in this area, built in 1685. Visit the Museum of Science where you can immerse yourself in an IMAX dome film with the lighting and special effects. This museum offers 550 hands on exhibits that will delight young and old alike.
Accommodations are no problem in Cambridge. Choose from 23 different lodgings ranging from expensive to moderately priced. They are all only minutes away from the downtown area by walking or taking the subway. Many of the hotels have first-class restaurants and clubs for your nightly entertainment.