Best places: Tourist attractions in Cambridge, United States

Venerable institution with interactive exhibits, dome-shaped IMAX/3-D film theater & a planetarium.

Popular spot for spotting wetland birds & deer with wooded walking routes around a tranquil pond.

This sprawling treed area is the oldest part of the Harvard campus, with many historic buildings.

Harvard's oldest museum, featuring European & American art from the Middle Ages to the present day.

50-acre green space with activities such as softball & soccer, plus paths for jogging & a dog park.

Built in 1916, this iconic Neoclassical building at MIT houses a library & a lecture hall.

Family-friendly forest amusement park with zip line tours & a treetop obstacle course.

😐 Check the calendar before you go! We traveled over 2 1/2 hours to visit the site and didn’t realize that the Governor of Maryland was visiting that day as well. It was a madhouse in the museum and it was very difficult to navigate with my walker. The one thing we were not able to do because of the c...

English village–themed seasonal displays using Dickensian mannequins between Nov & Jan.

Iconic bronze statue of John Harvard, the founder of the university, on a 6-ft. plinth.

A site of Revolutionary War history, this park now has fields, bike paths & a creative playground.

👍👍 My husband and I had the privilege of being guided around Harvard by an incredible student tour guide, Josh. His passion for the school was palpable, and his knowledge was nothing short of impressive. Every detail was delivered with enthusiasm, making the tour both informative and enjoyable. It’s cl...

👍👍 Great park with small beach, fishing docks, playgrounds, rest area and lots of fun futures for kids and family. Relaxing or walking around with a great views. Well maintained. If you like fishing you will love this place. This is really good spot for fishing.

Leafy riverside park offering views of the water & wharf, a lighthouse & picnic tables.

Home to America's oldest university, this iconic area offers shops, eateries & theaters.

Harvard museum with ancient cultures' artifacts & archeology, plus access to Natural History Museum.

Connecting Boston to Cambridge, this long bridge with sidewalks offers scenic city skyline views.

Highlights of MIT's science & technology exhibits include kinetic sculptures, robots & holograms.

👍👍 As a local, I SHOULD'VE visited this place earlier than 39 years old, but I didn't realize what a hidden gem we had. The family & I were on a "staycation" and ended up going to see the museum as an inexpensive activity to do together to learn a bit about local history. We had a very knowledgeable gu...