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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Dec
40°F 4°C
27°F -2°C
3 in 7 cm
Jan
33°F 0°C
19°F -7°C
3 in 7 cm
Feb
37°F 2°C
23°F -5°C
2 in 6 cm
Mar
42°F 5°C
29°F -1°C
3 in 8 cm
Apr
54°F 12°C
38°F 3°C
3 in 7 cm
May
63°F 17°C
47°F 8°C
3 in 8 cm

Extended Forecast
Sunday
27 Dec
Hi:
45°F 7°C
Lo:
29°F -1°C
Monday
28 Dec
Hi:
38°F 3°C
Lo:
20°F -6°C
Tuesday
29 Dec
Hi:
27°F -2°C
Lo:
11°F -11°C
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Things to Do: Sightseeing

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Harvard University
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 70 attractions in Cambridge

Founded in 1636, Harvard is America's oldest institute of higher learning and one of the country's most prestigious universities. Among the illustrious alumni are civil rights leader W.E.B. Du Bois, philosopher Henry David Thoreau, writer Gertrude Stein, composer Leonard Bernstein, cellist Yo Yo Ma and seven U.S. presidents.

Attraction type: Educational site; Historic site
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Harvard Square
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 70 attractions in Cambridge

Some facts about Harvard Square:  - Home to Harvard University, renowned academic institution with a massive endowment, arguably the hardest college to get into in the U.S., home to many of the most...

Attraction type: Town centre/square/plaza
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Harvard Yard
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 70 attractions in Cambridge
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest
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Inman Square
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #26 of 70 attractions in Cambridge
Attraction type: Neighbourhood
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Cambridge Common
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #33 of 70 attractions in Cambridge

Whether you want to relax, people-watch or learn about Boston's rich heritage, visit this central meeting ground in the heart of historic Cambridge.

Attraction type: Urban park; Landmark/point of interest
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Minuteman Trail

This 10-mile paved path covers part of the route of Paul Revere's midnight ride.

Attraction type: Historic walking area; Biking trail (road)
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Memorial Drive

Busy, scenic street that winds along the Cambridge side of the Charles River.

Attraction type: Scenic drive; Street
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Brattle Square

Street performers and students populate this lively Cambridge square.

Attraction type: Town centre/square/plaza
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Central Square

Central Square has a plethora of different restaurants, from indian food, to mexican, and middle-eastern. Central square sports multiple clubs that are well-known, such as the Middle-east and T.T...

Attraction type: Neighbourhood
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Porter Square
Attraction type: Neighbourhood
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Kendall Square
Attraction type: Neighbourhood
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