North Cambridge, Arlington

Name: North Cambridge
Address: Arlington, United States

#24 among attractions in Arlington

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North Cambridge, also known as "Area 11", is a neighborhood of Cambridge, Massachusetts bounded by Porter Square and the Fitchburg Line railroad tracks on the south, the city of Somerville on the northeast, Alewife Brook and the town of Arlington on the northwest, and the town of Belmont on the west. In 2005 it had a population of 10,642 residents living in 4,699 households, and the average income was $44,784. In 2010, the racial demographics for the neighborhood were 57.6% White, 20% Black, 15.1% Asian/Pacific Islander, 7.3% Hispanic origin, 0.3% Native American, 2.4% other race. ()

Coordinates: 42°23'45"N, 71°7'48"W

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North Cambridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lizard Lounge, The Highland, Fitchburg Cutoff, Somerville Community Path.

1.1 miSE
Dancing, Nightlife
Lizard Lounge, Boston
28 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cambridge, part of the greater Boston area, Lizard Lounge is an intimate and eclectic venue that has become a staple in the local music and nightlife scene. This subterranean spot, located beneath the Cambridge Common restaurant, is known for...
1.3 miE
Cycling, Bike path
The Highland, Boston
34 min walk • The Highland is a historic multiunit residence at 66 Highland Avenue in Somerville, Massachusetts. The three story brick building was built in 1892 to a design by architect Samuel D. Kelley.
~1410 ftNW
Cycling, Bike path, Park
Fitchburg Cutoff, Boston
7 min walk • The Fitchburg Cutoff was a rail line running 2.8 miles from Brighton Street in Belmont, Massachusetts to Somerville Junction in Somerville, Massachusetts. It was constructed in two segments in 1870 and 1881; passenger service lasted until 1927.
0.5 miE
Cycling, Bike path
Somerville Community Path, Arlington
13 min walk • The Somerville Community Path is a paved rail trail in Somerville, Massachusetts, running 1.3 miles from Massachusetts Avenue to Lowell Street via Davis Square.
0.4 miE
Square
Davis Square, Boston
11 min walk • Davis Square is a major intersection in the northwestern section of Somerville, Massachusetts where several streets meet: Holland Street, Dover Street, Day Street, Elm Street, Highland Avenue, and College Avenue.
~1910 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Flea market
Somerville Theatre, Boston
10 min walk • The Somerville Theatre is an independent movie theater and concert venue in the Davis Square neighborhood of Somerville, Massachusetts, United States. Over one hundred years old, the Somerville Theatre started off as a vaudeville house and movie theater.
~320 ftS
Church
St. John the Evangelist Church, Boston
2 min walk • St. John the Evangelist is a historic Roman Catholic Church at 2270 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The late Speaker of the House, "Tip" O'Neill, was a lifelong parishioner and graduated from St. John High School in 1931. His Requiem Mass was held in the church on January 10, 1994.
0.9 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
Capitol Theater Building, Arlington
24 min walk • The Capitol Theater Building is a historic mixed commercial, residential, and theatrical building at 202–208 Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington, Massachusetts.
0.6 miSE
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. James Episcopal Church, Boston
16 min walk • St. James's Episcopal Church is an historic Episcopal church at 1991 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The parish was founded in 1864 as a mission from Christ Church. The Richardsonian Romanesque building was built in 1888–89 to a design by Henry M. Congdon.
0.9 miNE
Universities and schools, Art gallery, Museum
Tufts University, Boston
24 min walk • Tufts University is a private research university on the border of Medford and Somerville, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1852 as Tufts College by Christian universalists who sought to provide a nonsectarian institution of higher learning.
0.5 miE
Library
West Somerville Branch Library, Boston
12 min walk • The West Somerville Branch Library is a historic library at 40 College Avenue in Somerville, Massachusetts, just outside Davis Square. It is a fine local example of Classical Revival architecture, built in 1909 with funding support from Andrew Carnegie, and was the city's first branch library.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to North Cambridge?

Nearby attractions include St. John the Evangelist Church, Boston (2 min walk), Fitchburg Cutoff, Boston (7 min walk), Isaac McLean House, Arlington (7 min walk), Chester Kingsley House, Arlington (9 min walk).

How to get to North Cambridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to North Cambridge:

Metro

Davis • Lines: Red (10 min walk)
Alewife • Lines: Red (14 min walk)

Bus

Alewife (16 min walk)

Train

Porter (21 min walk)