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Harvard Square
Harvard Square's blend of history, culture, dining, and shopping options, combined with its proximity to Harvard University and public transportation, make it a desirable and interesting area from a real estate standpoint. This proximity can lead to strong rental demand and property appreciation.
The area is known for its historic architecture, cobblestone streets, and cultural landmarks. This charm adds to the area's appeal and can make it an attractive place to live or visit.
Harvard Square offers a wide range of dining options, from casual eateries to upscale restaurants, as well as a variety of shops, boutiques, and bookstores. This diversity adds to the area's vibrancy and appeal. With theaters, music venues, and art galleries, Harvard Square is a cultural hub offering residents and visitors access to a range of cultural experiences and entertainment options.
Harvard Square is well-served by public transportation, including bus routes and the Red Line subway. This accessibility makes it convenient for residents to commute to other parts of Cambridge and Boston.
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Transportation
Harvard Square is one of the most well-connected neighborhoods in Cambridge, offering a wide range of transportation options for commuters, students, and visitors alike. Whether you're heading into Boston, around Cambridge, or beyond, getting there is easy from this iconic hub.
MBTA Red Line Access:
Harvard Station, located in the heart of the square, is a major stop on the Red Line, offering quick and direct service to Kendall/MIT, Central Square, Downtown Boston, and South Station. Trains run frequently throughout the day, making commuting seamless for both students and professionals.
MBTA Bus Routes:
Harvard Square is also a major bus terminal, with numerous routes branching out across Cambridge and Greater Boston:
Routes 1, 66, 68, 69, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 77, 86, 96 – These lines provide connections to Somerville, Watertown, Arlington, Allston, and more.
Many routes use Harvard Bus Tunnel, helping ease traffic congestion at street level and making transfers quicker.
Shuttles and University Transportation:
Harvard University operates its own shuttle system, free to students and staff, with routes running between campus buildings, Allston, and Longwood Medical Area.
SafeRide, a late-night van service, offers safe transportation around campus and nearby neighborhoods after hours.
Bike and Pedestrian Friendly:
Harvard Square is highly walkable and filled with pedestrian-friendly crosswalks and sidewalks.
Bike lanes run through and around the square, with connections to routes along Massachusetts Avenue, Garden Street, and the Charles River paths.
Bluebikes (Boston’s bike-share program) has multiple docking stations throughout the area.
Driving and Highways:
While driving through Harvard Square can be slow due to foot traffic and narrow streets, access to Memorial Drive, Massachusetts Avenue, and Storrow Drive offers convenient connections to I-93 and Route 2.
Street parking is limited, but nearby garages like the Harvard Square Parking Garage and University Place Garage are available.
