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Davis Square

Somerville, MA
Ranked #1 of 5 attractions in Somerville
4.5 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Boston, Massachusetts
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171 reviews 171 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

I'm not sure I would consider Davis Square a tourist destination, but it is fill with lots of restaurants and bars. There's something for everyone. During the school year its filled with college kids hanging around, and during the summer it's mostly the mid-30s crowd. We generally come here for drinks or for JP Licks which is in the square.... More

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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

This is a nice young area with lots of good restaurants. Traffic and parking can be hard at times.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

There always seems to be something new going on in Davis sq. Even though the theater (formerly Jimmy Tingle's) always seems to be trading hands, there's often interesting performances.

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Boston
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73 reviews 73 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Davis square has a lot to see and do. Lots of funky shops and restaurants. Great place to go off the beaten path

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Newton, Massachusetts
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Any number of good restaurants to grab a bit at before the show at Somerville Theatre or Johnny D's. Or, catch Jimmy Tingle's new act!

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Chicago, Illinois
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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

Somerville theater - films and live performances Hipster coffee shops Johnny D's cheap food live music debuted many Grammy acts in Boston area brunch has edible oatmeal Taverns where people talk about important questions of life Dislike: Pedestrians need to be careful

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Somerville, Massachusetts
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

The Somerville Theater, the Burren, Out of the Blue, Sessa's , Sligo Pub, a fabulous Dunkin Donuts - I mean that, Redbones, McKinnons, etc...something for everyone....

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Cambridge, Massachusetts
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Blue Shirt Cafe, Boston Burger Co, JP Licks, the Somerville Theatre, and the Davis Square Family Practice Doctors all make this my favorite square

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

This is my second winter living near Davis Square. I chose this area because of the many different places to eat and visit.

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Somerville, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

I live here, so how can I not love it? There are many restaurants and bars in Davis Square, and a growing number of small local businesses selling everything from fresh pasta to unique fashions. In the summertime, come in the evening and get an ice cream at JP Licks and sit out in the square, listening to live music... More

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