![]() The growing food scene, fun nightlife, and an array of interesting shopping options surrounded by historic buildings all lend to the youthful energy here. Harvard Square and nearby Davis Square in Somerville (two stops north on the MBTA Red Line subway) have always been popular with college students, but they are also becoming more popular with the post-grad crowd. Visit in summer to get sunny days without as many students. Spring can be rather hectic, especially during graduation season. But winter is a good time to curl up in a cozy Harvard Square restaurant or Davis Square speakeasy. Timing: Autumn strolls around Cambridge and Somerville are the most scenic, with the changing leaves and the spectacle of the Head of the Charles Regatta. Most Cambridge destinations are within walking distance of three stops (Kendall, Central Square, and Harvard), while Somerville’s best hotspots are found near the Davis MBTA station. Where: The easiest way to get to Cambridge and Somerville is on the MBTA’s Red Line subway. But these storied learning institutions have fueled a building boom in Cambridge and the neighboring city of Somerville, which have become lovely towns with exciting restaurant scenes and plenty of charm. Why go: Harvard and MIT are the two visitor magnets for Cambridge, a city separated from Boston by the Charles River. Go beyond Harvard Yard in Cambridge and Somerville Made famous by the transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau who wrote Walden or, Life in the Woods here in the 1850s, beautiful Walden Pond has become a favorite destination for Bostonians looking to de-stress and unwind while enjoying the simple beauty of nature. Roughly half an hour from Harvard Square is Walden Pond State Reservation, just outside the town of Concord. If you do head up in the summer, be sure to arrive early-parking lots fill up quickly! Boat ramps are closed from early December through early April. Timing: The park is open year-round for walks, running, and hiking, but summer is the best time to visit if you want to swim or boat in the pond. The Massachusetts State Parks service offers the most up-to-date information on trails, parking, and hours of operation. Where: The Walden Pond State Reservation is about a half-hour northwest of Boston and Cambridge, accessible via Route 2 from Cambridge and via Interstates 90 and 95 from Boston. Why go: Visiting Walden Pond is a perfect way to experience the great outdoors (and literary history) within minutes of some of the most congested streets of Boston and Cambridge. If you’re looking for adventures close to home that you can fit into a single day, here are some day trips ideas that are all easy to get to from Boston. Sometimes you just need an afternoon away to feel refreshed. By Cameron Sperance, author of Moon 52 Things to Do in Boston ![]()
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