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Boston's not-so-little, little sister. It was founded way back in 1630 right along with Boston and Charlestown. However, it was originally named, Newtowne. I know, real "original", right? It was also, originally the capital of the Mass Bay colony. Neither one lasted too long. Within a few years, Boston was the capital and Newtowne changed its name after that little college town over there in England, Cambridge. It's where Geroge Washington called home in 1775 & 1776. While here, George banned Pope's Day (look it up, it's wild. Here's a link to a Dollup podcast about it.) He also banned, get this now, skinny dipping. In his defense, I think it was in large part to spare the ladies the sight of his drunk, out-of-shape Continental forces naked in the Chrales. You really can't blame him for that. Oh, yes, and while here, General Washington also got them pesky Brits to amscray outta Beantown. March 17, 1776. That's right, St. Paddy's Day is also known as Evacuation Day here in Boston and is a city holiday. Like we NEED a reason to party twice as hard. But, yes, back to Cambridge. Obviously, Cambridge is dominated by a couple of...well, mediocre colleges;) Yes, go! There's a ton of driving, walking and self-guided tours available or just go and explore on your own. At each campus you are a stones throw away from 2 of the bigger "squares" of Cambridge. At Harvard is, of course, Harvard Square, known for its bookstores, cafes, street performers, and historic architecture. At MIT, it's Kendall Square. Kendall Square is often referred to as "the most innovative square mile on the planet". Ok, ok, I know. You wanna know what else to do in Cambridge. First off, you can do Cambridge pretty easily utilizing the Red Line of the subway. If you're in Boston, get to the Park Street station on the Boston Common. In a few stops you'll be at Kendall Sq. A couple more is Harvard Sq. And in between is Central Square. A diverse and vibrant area with a strong arts and music scene. There's a nice mix of restaurants, including ethnic cuisine and casual eats. The Museum of Science is a great way to spend a day. It is one of the premier science museums in the country. It's a massive, interactive museum that blends science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education with hands-on exhibits, live presentations, and immersive experiences. Or, how about a little kayaking in the Charles? You want great views? Hard to beat from on the river. Try these guys located in Kendall Square. Paddle Boston. Lastly, a shout out to some of the great joints in Cambridge if you'd like to catch some great, local, live music. Cambridge is really where you wanna be vs. Boston. Places to look for in no particular order are: Club Passim (Harvard Sq.), The Lilypad (Inman Sq.), The Sinclair (Harvard Sq.), The Lizard Lounge (Mass Ave. between Harvard Sq. & Poreter Sq.), The Plough & Stars (Central Sq.), and The Cantab Lounge (Central Sq.)

These pages are designed in hopes to give you a general lay of the land. I try to stay away from talking about the bigger attractions and focus more on the "lesser known" things and the "FREE STUFF". I hope you find it useful. -Crafty