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.
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.
Brattle Theatre
Get tickets for a show at Brattle Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Cambridge. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Christ Church
Christ Church is just one of the places to see in Cambridge, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets
Boston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 4 Attractions
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions
Go City: Boston Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions
LEGO Discovery Center Boston Admission Ticket
The Escape Game Dedham: 60-Minute Adventures at Legacy Place
Top hotels in West Cambridge
Harborside Inn Of Boston
Staff was extremely nice and helpful. Hotel was beautiful and clean. We also liked how they had an onsite restaurant which was delicious.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
The Revolution Hotel
The room was very clean. You can tell it’s been renovated, but they did a very nice job. Overall, the experience was great. The front desk was very helpful. I was not able to check in early, but they helped my luggage while I went to explorer city until my room was ready, and they also held my luggage ...
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
The Langham, Boston
Very nice hotel with excellent staff.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Encore Boston Harbor
GREAT LOCATION
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Seaport Hotel Boston
Beautiful hotel, excellent staff and really nice location.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
The Dagny Boston
Staff was wonderful. Room was clean
Reviewed on 2 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.
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.
West End
The fantastic nightlife and beautiful gardens are a few things travellers love about West End. Check out TD Garden or Museum of Science while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Science Park Station to get around town.
