Harvard Yard and Cambridge
The oldest university in the country: walk Harvard Yard, rub the foot of the John Harvard statue, then the bookshops and cafés of Harvard Square.
- Open
- The yard is open to visitors; buildings vary
- Price
- Free; museums charge
- Time Needed
- Half a day
- Address
- Harvard Yard, Cambridge, MA 02138Google MapsApple Maps
- Getting There
- Harvard station (Red Line).
Why Go
Founded in 1636, Harvard's red-brick yard is the heart of a lively student town. The Harvard Art Museums and the Museum of Natural History (with its famous glass flowers) are open to visitors. MIT, a short ride away, has striking modern architecture.
Tips
- Free student-led tours start from the Smith Campus Center.
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