Cambridge

Home to Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Cambridge sits across the Charles River from downtown Boston. Cambridge became known as a center of industry in the 19th and early 20th Centuries. After the Industrial Revolution, Cambridge began to transition from a center of the industry to a bastion of intellectualism. This shift ushered in innovative technological-focused businesses that still dominate the economic landscape of Cambridge today.

Cambridge may be best described as a city of squares. Central Square, Harvard Square, Inman Square, Kendall Square, Lechmere Square, and Porter Square all serve as the neighborhood equivalent of a town square. Kendall Square, known as “the most innovative square mile on earth”, is the hub of Cambridge’s thriving biotech community and home to some of the world’s top cutting-edge scientific research centers and visionary technological companies.

The heart of Cambridge’s vibrant cultural arts community flourishes in Central Square with frequent festivals and iconic local venues. Harvard Square, in addition being to the epicenter of one of the nation's most prestigious universities, offers shopping, cafes, and lively nightlife options. While each of Cambridge's squares and their surrounding neighborhood has a personality and defining characteristics, all the neighborhoods in Cambridge share the charm and cultural appeal that comes with an Ivy League college town.

With over 70 parks and green spaces within the city, all Cambridge residents enjoy access to abundant year-round, outdoor recreation. From bike riding and sailing to ice skating or playing on a playground, there is always a place to play outside in Cambridge, and getting there is a breeze. The city’s five Red Line T stops and the Green Line Trolley at Lechmere Square ensure that traveling within Cambridge or to Boston via public transportation is never more than a few steps away.