Harvard Square is a historic area surrounding Harvard University, filled with cafes, restaurants, and bookstores. Visit the Harvard Book Store for a great selection of new and used books. Try the scrumptious sandwiches at Darwin's Ltd. and the falafel at falafel corner. In the evening, go to The Sinclair for live music and classic American cuisine.
Start your day off right with a delicious breakfast at The Friendly Toast. Next, head to the Central Square Farmers Market to try some freshly harvested produce. Try the Vietnamese spring rolls at Le's Vietnamese Cuisine or feast on the sushi at Thelonious Monkfish. End the day at The Middle East Club for live music and a late-night snack.
Inman square is home to some of the best food spots in the city. Start your day at 1369 Coffee House for some delicious coffee and baked treats. Try the authentic pasta dishes at Dali Restaurant & Tapas Bar or have some vegan cuisine at Clover Food Lab. Don't forget to try the famous ice creams at Toscanini's.
Cambridge is a walkable city, and many of the recommended locations are within a couple of miles from each other. However, for longer distances, the MBTA subway system is the recommended mode of transportation. A CharlieTicket for a day costs $12 and a week's worth of riding is $21.50.
If you have more time, explore some of the many historic landmarks in Cambridge. If you have less time, consider consolidating locations by spending more time in a central square. Be sure to try the seafood at Legal Sea Foods, a landmark restaurant in the city.
Cambridge is serviced by Logan International Airport (BOS), which is located just south of the city. The airport is approximately 5 miles from Cambridge and easily accessible by public transportation or taxi.