Somerville, Boston

Name: Somerville
Address: Boston, United States

#407 among attractions in Boston

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Somerville is a city located directly to the northwest of Boston, and north of Cambridge, in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2020 United States Census, the city had a total population of 81,045 people. With an area of 4.12 square miles, the city has a density of 19,671/sq mi, making it the most densely populated municipality in New England and the 16th most densely populated incorporated municipality in the country. Somerville was established as a town in 1842, when it was separated from Charlestown. In 2006, the city was named the best-run city in Massachusetts by The Boston Globe. In 1972, 2009, and 2015, the city received the All-America City Award. It is home to Tufts University, which has its campus along the Somerville and Medford border. ()

Alternative names: Settled: 1629Area: 4.22 mi²Coordinates: 42°23'15"N, 71°5'60"W

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Somerville – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Club Passim, Lizard Lounge, Legoland Discovery Center Boston, Memorial Hall.

1.4 miSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Club Passim, Boston
35 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Harvard Square, Club Passim stands as a cultural beacon in Cambridge, Massachusetts, renowned for its intimate live music experiences. This legendary venue has been a staple in the Boston music scene for decades, offering audiences the chance...
1.1 miW
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...
1.2 miNE
Amusement, Game and entertainment center, Theme park
Legoland Discovery Center Boston, Boston
30 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Boston, the Legoland Discovery Center offers a vibrant adventure for families and Lego enthusiasts alike. This indoor amusement park is a haven of creativity and fun, designed to ignite the imaginations of children and the young at...
1.1 miSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Memorial, Theater
Memorial Hall, Boston
28 min walk • Memorial Hall, immediately north of Harvard Yard in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is an imposing High Victorian Gothic building honoring Harvard men's sacrifices in defense of the Union during the American Civil War‍—‌"a symbol of Boston's commitment to the Unionist cause and the...
~1770 ftNW
Cycling, Bike path
The Highland, Boston
9 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.
1.3 miSW
Shopping, Bookshop
Grolier Poetry Bookshop, Boston
35 min walk • The Grolier Poetry Book Shop is an independent bookstore on Plympton Street near Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Although founded as a "first edition" bookstore, its focus today is solely poetry.
1.2 miNW
Cycling, Bike path
Somerville Community Path, Arlington
31 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.
1.4 miSW
Library, Shopping, Bookshop
The Harvard Coop, Boston
36 min walk • The Harvard Library is the umbrella organization for the Harvard University libraries and their shared services, such as access, preservation, digital infrastructure, digital imaging, and discovery services. The Harvard Library is nearly 400 years old, making it the oldest library system in the United States.
1.5 miSW
Nightlife, Cinema
Brattle Theatre, Boston
38 min walk • The Brattle Theatre is a repertory movie theater located in Brattle Hall at 40 Brattle Street near Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The theatre is a small movie house with one screen.
1.3 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Flea market
Somerville Theatre, Boston
34 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.
1.5 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
American Repertory Theater, Boston
38 min walk • The American Repertory Theater is a professional not-for-profit theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1979 by Robert Brustein, the A.R.T. is known for its commitment to new American plays and music–theater explorations; to neglected works of the past; and to established classical texts reinterpreted in refreshing new ways.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Somerville?

Nearby attractions include Somerville City Hall, Boston (3 min walk), Gilman Square, Boston (6 min walk), House at 49 Vinal Avenue, Boston (7 min walk), Central Library, Boston (8 min walk).

How to get to Somerville by public transport?

The nearest stations to Somerville:

Bus

Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave • Lines: 91 (16 min walk)
Washington St @ Washington Terr • Lines: 91 (17 min walk)

Train

Porter (25 min walk)

Metro

Porter • Lines: Red (25 min walk)
Sullivan Square • Lines: Orange (31 min walk)