West Cambridge Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Mount Auburn Cemetery
You can find out about the history of Cambridge with a visit to Mount Auburn Cemetery. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Mount Auburn Hospital
If Mount Auburn Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Cambridge.
American Repertory Theater
Enjoy a performance at American Repertory Theater, a popular theatre in Cambridge. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Brattle Theatre
Get tickets for a show at Brattle Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Cambridge. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Hooper-Lee-Nichols House
Learn about the local history of Cambridge when you spend time at Hooper-Lee-Nichols House. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Longfellows National Historic Site
You can browse the exhibits at Longfellows National Historic Site, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Cambridge. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour
View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets
Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour
Boston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 4 Attractions
LEGO Discovery Center Boston Admission Ticket
Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark
Top hotels in West Cambridge
Seaport Hotel Boston
Clean spacious room and great staff. Staff was exceptional considering they were dealing with a huge snowstorm that impacted them.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Good people and nice service
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Hilton Boston Park Plaza
Clean room
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Harborside Inn Of Boston
Great location
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
The Revolution Hotel
The room was spotless, staff was courteous and helpful.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
The Dagny Boston
Very!
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Cambridge
Fenway–Kenmore
Art galleries, museums and historical sites highlight some notable features of Fenway–Kenmore. Make a stop by Fenway Park or MGM Music Hall at Fenway while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Fenway Station or Kenmore Station to get around town.
West Fens
If you're spending some time in West Fens, Fenway Park and MGM Music Hall at Fenway are top sights worth seeing.
Back Bay
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Copley Square to Newbury Street – discover Back Bay, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Back Bay East
If you're spending time in Back Bay East, check out sights like Copley Square or Boston Marathon Finish Line and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Copley Station or Arlington Station.
Prudential - St. Botolph
While you're in Prudential - St. Botolph, take in top sights like Copley Square and jump on the metro at Prudential Station to see more of the city.
Beacon Hill
Historical sites, shopping and restaurants highlight some notable features of Beacon Hill. Make a stop by Charles Street or Hatch Shell while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Charles-MGH Station or Park St. Station to get around town.
