Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge is a city of 118,796 people in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, founded in 1630.
Why visit Cambridge
Townapedia lists 136 museums and landmarks, 69 parks and trails, 240 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Brattle Theatre, American Repertory Theater, Center for Middle Eastern Studies and Cambridge KiOSK.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Cambridge
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Cambridge
Cambridge is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It is located in the Greater Boston metropolitan area directly across the Charles River from Boston. The city's population as of the 2020 U.S. census was 118,403, making it the most populous city in the county, the fourth-largest in Massachusetts behind Boston, Worcester, and Springfield, and ninth-most populous in New England. The city was named in honor of the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England, which was an important center of the Puritan theology that was embraced by the town's founders.
From the Wikipedia article Cambridge, Massachusetts (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Museums and landmarks136
Center for Middle Eastern Studies
Monument and historic site
38 Kirkland Street, Cambridge
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00
Cambridge KiOSK
Monument and historic site
Tourist information site for Harvard University.
0 Harvard Square, Cambridge
Su 10:00-20:00, Mo-We 09:00-20:00, Th-Sa 09:00-22:00
Amos Adams House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
House in Newton, Massachusetts
Anna Day House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Bayley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
Beaconsfield Terraces Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Belmont Center station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Railway station in Belmont, Massachusetts
Benjamin White House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Boston College Main Campus Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Brighton Center Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic district in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Brighton Evangelical Congregational Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Church building in Massachusetts, United States of America
124 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds69
57 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes240
Charlie's Kitchen
Restaurant · Diner, American, Burger
10 Eliot Street, Cambridge
Su-We 11:00-01:00; Th-Sa 11:00-02:00
Hong Kong
Restaurant · Chinese
1238 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge
Mo off; Tu-We,Su 12:00-20:00; Th 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00
McCarthy's
Bar and pub · Pub · 0.9 mi
1920 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge
Mo-We 11:30-01:00; Th-Fr 11:30-02:00; Sa 10:30-02:00; Su 10:30-01:00
Mr. Bartley’s Gourmet Burgers
Diner · American
1246 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:30; Su 11:00-17:00
Yume Wo Katare
Restaurant · Ramen, Japanese · 0.9 mi
No tips allowed
1923 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge
We-Fr 16:30-21:30; Sa 12:00-14:00, 16:30-21:30; Su 11:30-16:00
Aeronaut Brewing Company
Brewery and winery · 0.8 mi
14 Tyler Street, Somerville
Mo 17:00-23:00; Tu-We 17:00-23:30; Th 17:00-24:00; Fr-Sa...
Cantab Lounge
Bar and pub · 1.0 mi
738 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge
Mo-We 17:00-01:00,Th-Sa 12:00-02:00,Su 12:00-01:00
The Plough and Stars
Bar and pub · 0.7 mi
912 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge
Mo-We 11:30-01:00; Th-Fr 11:30-02:00; Sa 10:00-02:00; Su 10:00-01:00
Pinocchio's Pizza and Subs
Restaurant · Pizza
Landmark Harvard pizza place serving Sicilian-style pizza, pasta, and sandwiches.
74 Winthrop Street, Cambridge
Mo-Th 11:00-01:00, Fr,Sa 11:00-02:00, Su 12:00-24:00
1369 Coffee House
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi
1369 Cambridge Street, Cambridge
Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00; Sa-Su 08:00-16:00
1369 Coffee House
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi
757 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge
Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00; Sa-Su 08:00-16:00; Nov Th[4] off; Dec 25 off
Andala Coffee House
Cafe · Arab · 1.0 mi
286 Franklin Street, Cambridge
Mo-Fr 09:00-23:00, Sa-Su 08:00-23:00
228 more on the map.
Where to stay10
Churches and places of worship42
Shopping41
Gas and EV charging9
Junior's Automotive and Gas
Gas station · 0.6 mi
1725 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge
Schools, colleges and libraries118
Healthcare15
Skendarian Apothecary
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.5 mi
1613 Cambridge Street, Cambridge
Map of Cambridge
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 19°F | 3.9 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 21°F | 3.6 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 28°F | 4.5 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 38°F | 4.3 in |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 3.5 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 5.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 34°F | 4.0 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 26°F | 5.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Jamaica Plain (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Middlesex County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-09-15: Hurricane Lee (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-07-19: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2015-04-13: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2013-04-19: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Boston Harbor Seaplane Base (Cape Air Seaplanes) (BNH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Somerville 1 mi northeast, about 2 min by car
- Boston 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Quincy 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Lynn 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Lowell 21 mi northwest, about 34 min by car
- Brockton 21 mi south, about 33 min by car
- Worcester 36 mi west, about 58 min by car
- Providence 41 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Manchester 45 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- New Bedford 50 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Cambridge Skyline, en:User:Shinkuken, Public domain
- MBTA route 73 bus near Cambridge Common, October 2014, Jason Lawrence from Boston, CC BY 2.0
- Sarah Orne House, 10 Coolidge Hill Road, Cambridge, MA - IMG 4478, Daderot, Public domain
- Anna Day House, Cambridge, MA - IMG 4743, Daderot, Public domain
- Nathaniel Bowditch in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Daderot at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Henry Bigelow House, Newton Corner MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- NewtonMA 68MapleStreet, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NewtonMA FrankBHopewellHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WilliamBlodgettHouse, Biruitorul, Public domain
- Joseph Holmes House, 144 Coolidge Hill Road, Cambridge, MA - IMG 4526, Daderot, Public domain
- Littauer Center Fine Arts Library - Harvard University (54939978652), ajay_suresh, CC BY 4.0
- The Jarvis-315, Elisa.rolle, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2008 music library HarvardUniv 3357948777, Mike W, CC BY 2.0
- MBTA New Flyer D40LF 0665, Adam E. Moreira, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Littauer Center at Harvard University, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY 4.0
- Harvard Station Bus Tunnel Eastern Portal, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- General William Prescott memorial at Gannett House, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY 4.0
- Peabody St - panoramio, Stanley Nova, CC BY 3.0
- MBTA 8504 Harvard Tunnel north portal, David Wilson, CC BY 2.0
- Gannett House of Harvard Law School, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY 4.0
- Boston (8222175089), Aleksandr Zykov from Russia, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Boston (8223248962), Aleksandr Zykov from Russia, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Harvard Campus (8223250692), Aleksandr Zykov from Russia, CC BY-SA 2.0
- MBTA route 77 bus exiting Harvard Bus Tunnel, July 2015, Pi.1415926535, CC BY 3.0
- Austin Hall at Harvard University, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY 4.0
- WIkimania-2006 010, alex roshuk, CC BY-SA 2.0
- MBTA route 86 bus near Harvard Square, February 2017, Jason Lawrence from New York, CC BY 2.0
- Harvard Bus Tunnel construction, July 2019, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MBTA route 86 bus turning onto Massachusetts Avenue, September 2016, Jason Lawrence from New York, CC BY 2.0
- Harvardclass, Paoloschiaroli, Public domain
- Photo of MC in Coop with Harvey, HDSPros, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bunched pair of MBTA 109 buses at Harvard Square Dawes Island March 2025, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- MBTA Pride bus and other buses at Harvard Dawes Island April 2025, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- Holden Chapel (2638634379), Reading Tom from Reading, UK, CC BY 2.0
- Harvard Science Center (54941166095), ajay_suresh, CC BY 4.0
- DSCN0840 (3122842537), Timmy Denike from San Francisco, US, CC BY-SA 2.0
- MBTA E-Ink Display, Edward Orde, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Reflections in square windows, Balise42, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MBTA route 86 bus at Harvard Dawes Island December 2025, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- MBTA route 66 bus in Harvard Square December 2025, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
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