West Cambridge Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Mount Auburn Cemetery
You can find out about the history of Cambridge with a visit to Mount Auburn Cemetery. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Mount Auburn Hospital
If Mount Auburn Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Cambridge.
American Repertory Theater
Enjoy a performance at American Repertory Theater, a popular theatre in Cambridge. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Brattle Theatre
Get tickets for a show at Brattle Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Cambridge. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
John F. Kennedy Park
After visiting John F. Kennedy Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cambridge. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Hooper-Lee-Nichols House
Learn about the local history of Cambridge when you spend time at Hooper-Lee-Nichols House. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour
View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions
Go City: Boston Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions
The Escape Game Dedham: 60-Minute Adventures at Legacy Place
Top hotels in West Cambridge
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Very nice
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Seaport Hotel Boston
we love staying at the Seaport hotel! they decorate it so beautifully at Christmastime. the staff is always so helpful and attentive and will go above & beyond for you and your circumstances if they can! we stay here once a year & will continue to do so!
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Hilton Boston Park Plaza
The heater was so loud, I couldn’t sleep well.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Harborside Inn Of Boston
Affordable, Very clean, excellent location. Overall great choice
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
The Revolution Hotel
Great location, great room.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
The Dagny Boston
Everything was great, staff is very welcoming
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Cambridge
Allston
Spend some time visiting places like Brighton Music Hall while getting to know Allston, and be sure to check out the stunning river views. You can hop aboard the metro at Harvard Av. Station or Packards Corner Station to see more of the area.
Fenway–Kenmore
Art galleries, museums and historical sites highlight some notable features of Fenway–Kenmore. Make a stop by Fenway Park or MGM Music Hall at Fenway while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Fenway Station or Kenmore Station to get around town.
Back Bay
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Copley Square to Newbury Street – discover Back Bay, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Back Bay East
If you're spending time in Back Bay East, check out sights like Copley Square or Boston Marathon Finish Line and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Copley Station or Arlington Station.
Prudential - St. Botolph
While you're in Prudential - St. Botolph, take in top sights like Copley Square and jump on the metro at Prudential Station to see more of the city.
Beacon Hill
Historical sites, shopping and restaurants highlight some notable features of Beacon Hill. Make a stop by Charles Street or Hatch Shell while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Charles-MGH Station or Park St. Station to get around town.
