| Founded
in 1630, Cambridge is well-known for its universities, museums, and historic
homes. Alive with youthful energy, Harvard University and Massachusetts
Institute of Technology have attracted an international array of restaurants,
coffee shops, bookstores, and shopping arcades. Ethnically rich communities
center around Cambridge's many squares - Harvard, Charles, Porter, Kendall,
and Central. Harvard Square has a character all its own, lively until
well after midnight, catering to more than 28,000 students from over 100
countries. Some 500 shops occupy this neighborhood. Street performers
are on every corner offering songs, dramatic performances, juggling, and
magic acts. |