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.
Longfellows National Historic Site
You can browse the exhibits at Longfellows National Historic Site, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Cambridge. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Christ Church
Christ Church is just one of the places to see in Cambridge, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Activities
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions
LEGO Discovery Center Boston Admission Ticket
The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small Group Boston Walking Tour
Go City: Boston Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions
Explore Boston’s Freedom Trail: Self-Guided Audio Tour at Your Own Pace
Our pick of the best West Cambridge Hotel Deals
Harborside Inn Of Boston
Great front desk stsff
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Hilton Boston Back Bay
Clean room, convenient location.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Overall satisfied with resort
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Seaport Hotel Boston
Yes was great and ready early!
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
The Revolution Hotel
Great location, lovely and fun revolution-themed decor, friendly staff. Would definitely stay there again!
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
The Langham, Boston
Great location and very clean. Friendly staff and overall a wonderful stay in Boston. We would absolutely stay here again.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
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.
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.
West End
The fantastic nightlife and beautiful gardens are a few things travellers love about West End. Check out TD Garden or Museum of Science while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Science Park Station to get around town.
