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 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.
Hooper-Lee-Nichols House
Learn about the local history of Cambridge when you spend time at Hooper-Lee-Nichols House. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event 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 fascinating museums.
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.
Activities
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions
Narrated Sunset Cruise of Boston Harbor
LEGO Discovery Center Boston Admission Ticket
Sightseeing Day Sail around Boston Harbor
The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small Group Boston Walking Tour
Our pick of the best West Cambridge Hotel Deals
The Charles Hotel
Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025
Hilton Boston Park Plaza
Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025
citizenM Boston Back Bay
Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025
citizenM Boston North Station
Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025
The Revolution Hotel
Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Cambridge
MIT
While you're in MIT, take in top sights like Stata Center and jump on the metro at Kendall-MIT Station to see more of the city.
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 Old South Church 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.