Kendall Square
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YearlyVacationer1
Baltimore, MD209 contributions
Sept 2021
Walked through this area on our hunt for the MIT COOP. Although there was alot of construction going on, the area was clean and clear of street debris. The flowers were well manicured and in full bloom. We actually saw a wild turkey just walking around. I can't wait til they finish with all the construction, because it's really a nice area to walk through.
Written 29 September 2021
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MALAYAPPAN
Mountain View, CA383 contributions
Nice place to stay, especially at the Marriott. Nice places to eat & close to a lot of good activities. MIT is next door & therefore a lot of academic types and their families frequent this area. Recommend.
Written 2 January 2015
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RitaLyC
Chicago, IL386 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
When visiting MIT this is a great area to shop or get a good cup of coffee. We were sad that the rooftop garden isn’t there since there is construction. I hope they put it back.
Written 16 June 2021
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Masanori M
Oak Ridge, TN6 contributions
Oct 2019
A lot of constructions going on and quite different from my memory over 50 years ago, nevertheless I enjoyed dinner at a Greek restrannt
Written 31 October 2019
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Lorry
Cambridge, MA332 contributions
Oct 2019
While Kendall has MIT and a ton of companies don't expect much activity on weekends or late evenings. Come enjoy the many area restaurants during regular work hours if you plan on visiting the area.
Written 14 October 2019
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Duxmom168
Boston, MA39 contributions
Oct 2019
In the past two decades, Kendall Sq has transformed itself into a thriving, high energy innovation hub. One feels that much "with it", just hanging out at the numerous cafes and coffee bars people watching. I also feel an extra spring in my step whenever I am there. There are numerous restaurants serving creative food. If you have only a few days in Boston, plan on spending some time walking around and getting a drink or a meal in Kendall Sq.
Written 8 October 2019
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JCMass
Massachusetts138 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
The T-stops here, and within steps of this stop are a number of great restaurants from Legal Seafoods, to Clover Food Lab and Starbucks. Marriott Hotel is across the street, and the Hop on Hop Off Bus that gives tours of Boston also stops here.
Written 1 January 2017
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Edmund K
Singapore, Singapore2,786 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
Kendall Square is a reference point to MIT what Harvard Square is to Harvard. Google, Microsoft and Oracle all got their offices here. One can walk here or pop into the metro to alight at Kendal station. Post offices, courier companies, bookstores, travel services and eateries can be found here. A quick walkby will do for a cross against the bucket list.
Written 29 August 2016
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RunrDave
McLean, VA359 contributions
May 2015 • Couples
Let me set expectations up front: If you're looking for a vibrant, cultural scene, head to Central. If you're looking for bars, youngsters, and partying, head to Harvard. Kendall is quiet, mature, and ...frankly, clean.
One admission: I lived here for two years and am biased, but as a local, I know the area well.
To start: if you want to visit MIT, this is the T stop. As soon as you exit the T, Sloan (MIT's Business School) is right there. Walk west for the main campus.
Two blocks to the north is the best coffee shop in the entire city: Tatte. You will not regret visiting for coffee, pastries, food, everything (must try their nut boxes).
There's a restaurant/bar little hub about a quarter to a half mile northwest of the T stop, with numerous options for food and entertainment.
If you're looking for hotels, there are numerous options right in vicinity of Kendall. And it's an easy T ride into the city (or you could walk across the Longfellow Bridge if the weather is nice). You're probably better off staying here than in Boston itself. Although you'll probably pay for it.
Fun fact: there's a Department of Transportation building just north of the Kendall T stop. Had JFK not been assassinated, that would likely have been the home of NASA (his VP, LBJ, moved NASA to his home state of Texas).
Enjoy!
One admission: I lived here for two years and am biased, but as a local, I know the area well.
To start: if you want to visit MIT, this is the T stop. As soon as you exit the T, Sloan (MIT's Business School) is right there. Walk west for the main campus.
Two blocks to the north is the best coffee shop in the entire city: Tatte. You will not regret visiting for coffee, pastries, food, everything (must try their nut boxes).
There's a restaurant/bar little hub about a quarter to a half mile northwest of the T stop, with numerous options for food and entertainment.
If you're looking for hotels, there are numerous options right in vicinity of Kendall. And it's an easy T ride into the city (or you could walk across the Longfellow Bridge if the weather is nice). You're probably better off staying here than in Boston itself. Although you'll probably pay for it.
Fun fact: there's a Department of Transportation building just north of the Kendall T stop. Had JFK not been assassinated, that would likely have been the home of NASA (his VP, LBJ, moved NASA to his home state of Texas).
Enjoy!
Written 24 January 2016
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Michael Hausmann( Insta:mikestravelbook)
Neuchâtel, Switzerland650 contributions
Jul 2015 • Friends
nice place to stop and have lunch, many restaurants and eating possibilites. next to MIT, there is also a COOP there
Written 24 August 2015
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