Guidebook for Somerville
Drinks & Nightlife
Backbar
7 Sanborn CtHidden gem.
Cool Bar in Central Square. Mixed drinks are off the hook. 30 minute walk.
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Green Street
280 Green StCool Bar in Central Square. Mixed drinks are off the hook. 30 minute walk.
Live music / bar. Lots of live music options in central square, this is one of the more popular ones.
150 locals raden deze aan
Wok N Roll Restaurant
1908 Massachusetts AveLive music / bar. Lots of live music options in central square, this is one of the more popular ones.
Somerville Brewing
15 Ward StA local brewery just popped up!
Awesome bar in Kendall Square. Lots and lots of beer AND mead options. Great for reservations!
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Meadhall
90 BroadwayAwesome bar in Kendall Square. Lots and lots of beer AND mead options. Great for reservations!
Food Scene
Ebi sushi
290 Somerville AveSushi is always excellent. 5 minutes away.
The most iconic restaurant/bar in Union Square. Dinner options, great bar, and nightly events like karaoke and trivia night.
60 locals raden deze aan
The Independent
75 Union SquareThe most iconic restaurant/bar in Union Square. Dinner options, great bar, and nightly events like karaoke and trivia night.
1 minute walk from my place, open until 10pm, has beer on tap, fresh squeezed juices, all-day breakfast options.
6 locals raden deze aan
NU Kitchen Somerville
195 Washington St1 minute walk from my place, open until 10pm, has beer on tap, fresh squeezed juices, all-day breakfast options.
Pizza Palace
222 Somerville AveCall this place, then pickup pizza by foot. Takes 3 minutes to walk there.
Koren Bibimbap (stone bowl rice, meat, egg) is something that truly no other cuisine can provide!
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Buk Kyung Korean Restaurant
9a Union SquareKoren Bibimbap (stone bowl rice, meat, egg) is something that truly no other cuisine can provide!
Davis Square is one of the most popular Squares in Somerville. Located on the Red Line, it is easily accessible from Kendall Square, Harvard Square, and Central Square.
Contains a movie theater and numerous other restaurants and bars.
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Davis Square
Davis Square is one of the most popular Squares in Somerville. Located on the Red Line, it is easily accessible from Kendall Square, Harvard Square, and Central Square.
Contains a movie theater and numerous other restaurants and bars.
The coolest coffee shop in town! Come for a single origin espresso, or to just hang out on the outdoor patio while reading a book and eating a fresh-made sandwich.
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Bloc Cafe
11 Bow StThe coolest coffee shop in town! Come for a single origin espresso, or to just hang out on the outdoor patio while reading a book and eating a fresh-made sandwich.
Burger King
1 Maverick SquareFast food, 2 minute walk from home.
German and European food. Awesome Schnitzel, Bratwurst, and even has my favorite Polish beer!
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Bronwyn
255 Washington StGerman and European food. Awesome Schnitzel, Bratwurst, and even has my favorite Polish beer!
Best local mexican food. The margaritas are enormous, so be careful! Even has a local live mariachi band on certain nights.
24 locals raden deze aan
El Potro Mexican Bar & Grill
61 Union SquareBest local mexican food. The margaritas are enormous, so be careful! Even has a local live mariachi band on certain nights.
Punjabi Dhaba
225 Hampshire StBest Indian Food in town!
Open 24hr. Coffee and donuts. And Wifi. Not as cool as Bloc 11, but in the middle of the night, you have an all-night option that is 4 minutes (0.2 miles) away.
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Dunkin'
1631 Tremont StOpen 24hr. Coffee and donuts. And Wifi. Not as cool as Bloc 11, but in the middle of the night, you have an all-night option that is 4 minutes (0.2 miles) away.
Shopping
Get just about anything a human needs to live. Open until 11pm everyday.
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Target
180 Somerville AveGet just about anything a human needs to live. Open until 11pm everyday.
Apple CambridgeSide
100 Cambridgeside PlClosest Apple Store.
Inexpensive designer clothing store, containing much higher quality items than Target, is walking distance, and much cheaper than downtown Boston shopping. Great for basic clothing!
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Marshalls
22 McGrath HwyInexpensive designer clothing store, containing much higher quality items than Target, is walking distance, and much cheaper than downtown Boston shopping. Great for basic clothing!
Closest shopping mall: contains apple store, best buy, and dozens of assorted stores.
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CambridgeSide
100 Cambridgeside PlClosest shopping mall: contains apple store, best buy, and dozens of assorted stores.
Come to newbury street for a real taste of the Boston side of the Charles River. Has Apple Store too. Lots of high-end clothing shops, and also close to another mall.
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Newbury Street
Newbury StreetCome to newbury street for a real taste of the Boston side of the Charles River. Has Apple Store too. Lots of high-end clothing shops, and also close to another mall.
Essentials
Closest Whole Foods Market is about 15-20 minutes by foot.
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Whole Foods Market
413 Centre StClosest Whole Foods Market is about 15-20 minutes by foot.
Probably one of the least expensive supermarkets I've ever seen. Can be very busy at times, but if you're ever shopping on a budget this is THE PLACE TO SHOP FOR FOOD.
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Market Basket
400 Somerville AveProbably one of the least expensive supermarkets I've ever seen. Can be very busy at times, but if you're ever shopping on a budget this is THE PLACE TO SHOP FOR FOOD.
A moderately priced "average" supermarket somewhere between Whole Foods and Market Basket. Slightly closer walk than Market Basket, has more food options, and smaller lines. Also contains a redbox in case you need a last-minute DVD to watch at home.
595 locals raden deze aan
Star Market
370 Western AveA moderately priced "average" supermarket somewhere between Whole Foods and Market Basket. Slightly closer walk than Market Basket, has more food options, and smaller lines. Also contains a redbox in case you need a last-minute DVD to watch at home.
A small hidden gem Asian supermarket containing lots of great inexpensive items. Get a 6 pack of their world class Mochi from the freezer. Awesome green tea selection, and small but high-quality fruit selection.
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Reliable Market
45 Union SquareA small hidden gem Asian supermarket containing lots of great inexpensive items. Get a 6 pack of their world class Mochi from the freezer. Awesome green tea selection, and small but high-quality fruit selection.
CHA Cambridge Hospital
1493 Cambridge StClosest hospital is an 8 minute drive.
Arts & Culture
The Stata Center is the home of MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory.
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Ray and Maria Stata Center
32 Vassar StreetThe Stata Center is the home of MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory.
Harvard Square is 25 minutes by foot and contains numerous food options, bars and restaurants. Not to mention a scenic walk through Harvard campus.
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Harvard station
1 Brattle StHarvard Square is 25 minutes by foot and contains numerous food options, bars and restaurants. Not to mention a scenic walk through Harvard campus.
The Boston Museum of Science is a great place to take the family!
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Museum of Science
1 Museum Of Science DrivewayThe Boston Museum of Science is a great place to take the family!
Parks & Nature
Catch a sunset at Prospect Hill Park. Climb up to the top of the scenic Union Square Landmark: The Prospect Hill Tower. The best place in Somerville to catch July 4th fireworks over Boston (must come early for a good spot).
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Prospect Hill Park
68 Munroe StCatch a sunset at Prospect Hill Park. Climb up to the top of the scenic Union Square Landmark: The Prospect Hill Tower. The best place in Somerville to catch July 4th fireworks over Boston (must come early for a good spot).
The Boston Common is a great open space in the center of Boston. Boston's very own Central Park is home to numerous rallies, earth-day events, etc.
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Boston Common
139 Boylston StThe Boston Common is a great open space in the center of Boston. Boston's very own Central Park is home to numerous rallies, earth-day events, etc.
The entire strip of land around the Charles River surround the MIT, Harvard, and Boston University area is a large park. Perfect for a 3 mile or a 12 mile run! Great for rollerblading, a bike ride, or a romantic walk.
Riverbend Park
The entire strip of land around the Charles River surround the MIT, Harvard, and Boston University area is a large park. Perfect for a 3 mile or a 12 mile run! Great for rollerblading, a bike ride, or a romantic walk.
Entertainment & Activities
Indoor climbing gym. Biggest bouldering space I have ever seen in my life!
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Brooklyn Boulders Somerville
12A Tyler StIndoor climbing gym. Biggest bouldering space I have ever seen in my life!
Fenway Park
4 Jersey StHistoric Baseball Field. Come watch the Boston Red Sox play!