Suggestions for Plaza near Harvard Square, Cambridge

Alexandra M. • August 24, 2014Amazing food in the area. There's also some specialty shops if you're looking for gifts

Laura A. • April 6, 2012If you get lucky you can enjoy a nice coffee/lemonade while listening to a good musician.

💯 . • October 18, 2018Visiting my king

Léna L. • November 8, 2018Must visit, always have great installations

Mose B. • October 22, 2011An island floating in the sea of Harvard Square, the founder of Out of Town Newspapers, Inc. c. 1955. Study the landmark next to the T!

Peter S. • July 9, 2012Grab a coffee at Peet's and sit under the trees! (if the weather permits...)

Joachim K. • July 31, 2016Some music, loads of different People hanging out. Worth a visit.

Favecast • October 17, 2013Check out this review - "Beautiful atmosphere and there's a giant chess board."

Michael E. • May 3, 2013There are great sculptures on the plaza.

Leah R. • February 1, 2012The plaza between Starbucks and Chipotle.

BU FYI Student Blog • March 7, 2012Enjoy the sun with a stroll across the plaza... just watch out for that seal!

Rue La La • September 5, 2012Spend your days here in the summer - from the Jimmy Fund Scooperbowl to the Phantom Gourmet BBQ Beach Party, local festivals and events find a home on this big, open plaza.

Dean Elmore • September 24, 2013“Play Me, I’m Yours” Street Pianos http://bit.ly/16vUULN come to Boston and the the George Sherman Union Plaza. Go ahead! Play me something and tweet out a picture, too.

Alexandra D. • March 28, 2012Parking here sucks!

Shunde T. • May 1, 2012Courtyard with volleyball court

Steve B. • April 23, 2016Pleasant spot to idle in the sun (and generally quieter than other yards one might mention.)

Andrew C. • August 23, 2017Historic and classic college quad... tree-lined area with beautiful buildings and even during summer, packed with visitors!!!

Jenny M. • June 20, 2013A hidden Harvard gem. Take in some sun on one of the benches and listen to the fountain bubble. A great place to read or meditate.

Senator John B. • April 11, 2010You are across the street from Trina's Starlite. Go in, have a High Life, and enjoy the Dog of the Day.

Desiree H. • February 21, 2012There is a lot of construction going on, but for the most part all stores are open.

Eric B. • December 19, 2016Bank of America ATM and Shaw's/Star Market are convenient for East Cambridge, Charlestown and Somerville residents.