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Harvard Coop Society Bookstore is one of MASS.

1. Harvard Coop Society Bookstore

8.5
1400 Massachusetts Ave (at Brattle St.), Cambridge, MA
Bookstore · Harvard Square · 84 tips and reviews

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: Since 1882, this Harvard landmark has been a staple of Harvard Square. Browse for a new book or shop their wide array of official Harvard gear. Read more.

Harvard Book Store is one of MASS.

2. Harvard Book Store

9.3
1256 Massachusetts Ave (at Plympton St), Cambridge, MA
Bookstore · Harvard Square · 77 tips and reviews

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: This independent, locally owned shop has served the communitty since 1932. Known for superb selection, customer service, and author readings. Read more.

John Harvard Statue is one of MASS.

3. John Harvard Statue

8.0
Harvard Yard, Cambridge, MA
Outdoor Sculpture · Mid-Cambridge · 35 tips and reviews

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: Get your picture taken with the statue of John Harvard, Harvard's first benefactor, and rub his left foot for good luck. Read more.

Harvard Johnston Gate is one of MASS.

4. Harvard Johnston Gate

Harvard Yard, Cambridge, MA
College Quad · Mid-Cambridge · 7 tips and reviews

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: Pass through Johnston Gate, an 1889 Georgian Revival by McKim, Mead, & White. The gate is one of the most photographed locations on campus.

Widener Library is one of MASS.

5. Widener Library

8.8
Harvard Yard, Cambridge, MA
College Library · Mid-Cambridge · 22 tips and reviews

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: Widener Library opened in 1915, a memorial to Harvard alum and book collector Harry Elkins Widener '07 who perished on the Titanic. Read more.

Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage is one of MASS.

6. Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage

8.5
1246 Massachusetts Ave (btwn Bow & Plympton), Cambridge, MA
Burger Joint · Harvard Square · 173 tips and reviews

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: An American landmark since 1960 & voted best burgers in America! Try "The American Idol" burger w/ bacon, cheese, mushrooms and onions. Read more.

Harvard Stadium is one of MASS.

7. Harvard Stadium

8.3
65 N Harvard St (across from Ohiri Field), Boston, MA
College Stadium · North Allston · 35 tips and reviews

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: Built in 1903, this horseshoe-shaped stadium holds 30,323 sports fans, has 2,282 steps, and held concerts by Bob Marley and Janis Joplin. Read more.

Harvard Science Center is one of MASS.

8. Harvard Science Center

1 Oxford St, Cambridge, MA
College Science Building · Aggasiz - Harvard University · 31 tips and reviews

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: The Mark I is the 1st large-scale automatic digital computer in the US, & so reliable, it didn't need any human intervention once it started. Read more.

9. L.A. Burdick Chocolate

8.8
52 Brattle St (Farwell Pl), Cambridge, MA
Café · Harvard Square · 118 tips and reviews

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: Try the macaroons (only 75 cents!), soak up the European atmosphere, and above all, do not miss the hot chocolate--as rich as it comes. Read more.

Harvard Museum of Natural History is one of MASS.

10. Harvard Museum of Natural History

8.7
26 Oxford St (btwn Everett & Kirkland Sts.), Cambridge, MA
Science Museum · Aggasiz - Harvard University · 62 tips and reviews

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: Be sure to see over 3,000 glass flowers commissioned in 1886, representing more than 830 plant species. Read more.

Harvard Hall is one of MASS.

11. Harvard Hall

Harvard Yard, Cambridge, MA
College Classroom · Mid-Cambridge · 8 tips and reviews

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: In 1764, Harvard Hall burned down in a nor'easter, taking with it almost the entire College library & John Harvard's book collection.

Border Cafe is one of MASS.

12. Border Cafe

32 Church St (at Palmer St.), Cambridge, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Harvard Square · 256 tips and reviews

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: This Cajun/ Mexican restaurant has great food and atmosphere. Among the many dishes, don’t be afraid to try the Catfish New Orleans! But get there early or be ready to wait. Read more.

The Harvard Lampoon is one of MASS.

13. The Harvard Lampoon

44 Bow St, Cambridge, MA
College Administrative Building · Harvard Square · 4 tips and reviews

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: The humor mag resides in a 1909 castle--with an ibis up top. The tower sports a face. On a cold day, see steam pouring out of its ears.

John W. Weeks Bridge is one of MASS.

14. John W. Weeks Bridge

Weeks Footbridge (Harvard Business School), Boston, MA
Bridge · 8 tips and reviews

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: This footbridge, built over the Charles River, connects Harvard's campus in Cambridge w/ Harvard's Business School Campus in Allston. Read more.

Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology is one of MASS.

15. Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology

8.8
11 Divinity Ave, Cambridge, MA
History Museum · Aggasiz - Harvard University · 15 tips and reviews

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: Visit the Maya monument cast next to the Peabody Museum. Harvard made 100s of Maya casts for the 1893 World's Fair. More inside. Read more.

J.P. Licks is one of MASS.

16. J.P. Licks

8.2
1312 Massachusetts Ave (btwn Holyoke & Linden), Cambridge, MA
Ice Cream Parlor · Harvard Square · 86 tips and reviews

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: A great locally owned ice-cream shop that will never bore you with its choice of flavors! They also have plenty of frozen-yogurt options as well as smoothies and coffee. Read more.

Richard A. & Susan F. Smith Campus Center is one of MASS.

17. Richard A. & Susan F. Smith Campus Center

1350 Massachusetts Ave (at Dunster St.), Cambridge, MA
College Administrative Building · Harvard Square · 9 tips and reviews

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: Want more Harvard history facts? Take a free campus tour run by the Harvard Information Center, in the Holyoke Center Arcade. Read more.

18. Lamont Library

7.3
11 Quincy St, Cambridge, MA
Library · Mid-Cambridge · 18 tips and reviews

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: Donated in 1981 by two alumni, artist Henry Moore's bronze sculpture "Four-Piece Reclining Figure" graces Lamont Library's landscape. Read more.

Finale Desserterie & Bakery is one of MASS.

19. Finale Desserterie & Bakery

30 Dunster St, Cambridge, MA
Dessert Shop · Harvard Square · 36 tips and reviews

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: Celebrating or just want to treat yourself? Finale, with its premium desserts and celebrity treatment, is the perfect place to indulge a little. So save plenty of room to savor dessert! Read more.

Newbury Comics is one of MASS.

20. Newbury Comics

8.4
332 Newbury St (btwn Mass Ave & Hereford), Boston, MA
Comic Book Store · Back Bay West · 52 tips and reviews
Looney Tunes Records is one of MASS.

21. Looney Tunes Records

1106 Boylston St (btwn Hemenway St & Mass Ave), Boston, MA
Record Store · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 3 tips and reviews

22. In Your Ear Records

7.7
957 Commonwealth Ave (at Harry Agganis Way), Boston, MA
Record Store · Allston · 10 tips and reviews
Newbury Comics is one of MASS.

23. Newbury Comics

8.1
36 JFK St (at Mt Auburn St), Cambridge, MA
Record Store · Harvard Square · 16 tips and reviews
Armageddon Records is one of MASS.

24. Armageddon Records

8.5
12 B Eliot St., Cambridge, MA
Record Store · Harvard Square · 7 tips and reviews
Massage Envy - Back Bay Boston is one of MASS.

25. Massage Envy - Back Bay Boston

7.9
211 Berkeley Street (btwn Boylston & St. James), Boston, MA
Spa · Back Bay East · 9 tips and reviews

26. Exhale

8.3
28 Arlington St (Boylston St), Boston, MA
Spa · Back Bay · 23 tips and reviews
Exhale is one of MASS.

27. Exhale

8.3
2 Battery Wharf, Boston, MA
Spa · Waterfront · 10 tips and reviews
Boston Bodyworker is one of MASS.

28. Boston Bodyworker

7.5
575 Boylston St (Dartmouth), Boston, MA
Massage Clinic · Back Bay East · 8 tips and reviews
Fenway Park is one of MASS.

29. Fenway Park

9.2
4 Jersey St (btwn Lansdowne St & Van Ness St), Boston, MA
Baseball Stadium · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 740 tips and reviews
Sichuan Gourmet is one of MASS.

30. Sichuan Gourmet

7.6
1004 Beacon St (at Saint Mary's St.), Brookline, MA
Chinese Restaurant · Coolidge Corner · 30 tips and reviews
Harvard Memorial Hall is one of MASS.

31. Harvard Memorial Hall

Quincy St and Cambridge St (Cambridge St), Cambridge, MA
College Academic Building · Mid-Cambridge · 6 tips and reviews