West Cambridge Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West Cambridge
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 acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums 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.
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.
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.
Activities
Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour
Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour
View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets
Boston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 4 Attractions
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions
The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small Group Boston Walking Tour
Our pick of the best West Cambridge Hotel Deals
Harborside Inn Of Boston
Very nice boutique hotel in great location. Very pleasant staff At reception and in the dining room. Rooms are very well cared for.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
The Revolution Hotel
The room was spotless-staff was excellent,will be back in the near future
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
The Langham, Boston
Perfect service, quite classic luxury hotel. We had a perfect stay and look forward to our next stay. Thank you
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
The Dagny Boston
The room was excellent, the staff was great! Also, the bar downstairs has great food/drinks!
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Seaport Hotel Boston
Clean
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Room was clean. Weird set up to have the bathroom sink between the coffiee machine and the coffee supplies.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Cambridge
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.
West Fens
If you're spending some time in West Fens, Fenway Park and MGM Music Hall at Fenway are top sights worth seeing.
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.
