Guidebook for Somerville
Parks & Nature
Long path for walking, biking, etc. that goes through a large portion of Somerville.
26 locals recommend
Somerville Community Path
Somerville Community PathLong path for walking, biking, etc. that goes through a large portion of Somerville.
Various walking and biking trails surrounding a beautiful reservoir
112 locals recommend
Fresh Pond Mall
545 Concord AveVarious walking and biking trails surrounding a beautiful reservoir
Reservation with multiple lakes and ponds, and a plethora of hiking and biking trails for those with an interest in a temporary escape into nature
74 locals recommend
Middlesex Fells Reservation
4 Woodland RdReservation with multiple lakes and ponds, and a plethora of hiking and biking trails for those with an interest in a temporary escape into nature
Essentials
24 hour regular grocery store right near our apartment. Charges a bag tax, so feel free to use to use our reusable grocery bags.
595 locals recommend
Star Market
370 Western Ave24 hour regular grocery store right near our apartment. Charges a bag tax, so feel free to use to use our reusable grocery bags.
High-end grocery store. Charges a bag tax, so feel free to use to use our reusable grocery bags.
21 locals recommend
bfresh
240 Elm StHigh-end grocery store. Charges a bag tax, so feel free to use to use our reusable grocery bags.
Low-priced grocery store. Charges a bag tax, so feel free to use to use our reusable grocery bags.
237 locals recommend
Market Basket
400 Somerville AveLow-priced grocery store. Charges a bag tax, so feel free to use to use our reusable grocery bags.
McKinnon's Meat Market
239 Elm StButcher shop that also has produce
CHA Somerville Hospital
33 Tower StClosest hospital
Unique Asian grocery store in the heart of Central Square with restaurants, a bakery, and other cool little stores within.
117 locals recommend
Hmart Cambridge
581 Massachusetts AveUnique Asian grocery store in the heart of Central Square with restaurants, a bakery, and other cool little stores within.
Entertainment & Activities
Great local theater showing new releases and classic movies that also serves beer.
147 locals recommend
Somerville Theatre
55 Davis SquareGreat local theater showing new releases and classic movies that also serves beer.
Hidden arcade bar inside Roxy's Grilled Cheese. Just go through the kitchen doors to the left of the counter!
10 locals recommend
A4cade
292 Massachusetts AveHidden arcade bar inside Roxy's Grilled Cheese. Just go through the kitchen doors to the left of the counter!
Brooklyn Boulders Somerville
12A Tyler StHuge indoor climbing gym
Candlepin bowling place with full bar and a wide variety of flatbread pizzas. Be sure to reserve a lane in advance!
42 locals recommend
Sacco's Bowl Haven
45 Day StCandlepin bowling place with full bar and a wide variety of flatbread pizzas. Be sure to reserve a lane in advance!
Getting Around
Red line T (subway) stop. Inbound takes you east to Harvard and MIT, and further into Boston.
55 locals recommend
Porter station
1899 Massachusetts AveRed line T (subway) stop. Inbound takes you east to Harvard and MIT, and further into Boston.
Wilson Square Bluebikes Station
Davis Square Bluebikes Station
Food Scene
Great little coffee shop inside independent book store Porter Square Books
6 locals recommend
Cafe Zing
25 White StGreat little coffee shop inside independent book store Porter Square Books
Diesel Cafe
257 Elm StLocal coffee shop with great coffee
Union Square Donuts
20 Bow StGourmet donuts and pastries
Mike's Pastry
300 Hanover StCannolis and other pastries
When Pigs Fly
241 Elm StBagelsaurus
1796 Massachusetts AveFancy bagels and breakfast sandwiches
J.P. Licks
659 Centre StNearest location of local ice cream shop chain
Emack & Bolio's
23 White StClose ice cream shop with a ton of variety
BerryLine
3 Arrow StLocal frozen yogurt chain with rotating flavors
Local restaurant serving American comfort food in an iconic diner car.
49 locals recommend
Rosebud American Kitchen & Bar
381 Summer StLocal restaurant serving American comfort food in an iconic diner car.
Davis Square staple serving Southern-style barbecue food. Also has a full bar
88 locals recommend
Redbones Barbecue
55 Chester StDavis Square staple serving Southern-style barbecue food. Also has a full bar
Rod Dee Thai Cuisine
1906 Massachusetts AveSmall cash-only Thai takeout restaurant
Highland Kitchen
150 Highland AveGreat American food
Yume Wo Katare
1923 Massachusetts AveSimple ramen menu with a unique dining experience
Dave's Fresh Pasta
81 Holland StGreat Italian food and sandwiches; a local Somerville favorite
Anna's Taqueria
242 Cambridge StGreat local chain serving delicious Mexican food
Basta Pasta
319 Western AveHigh quality Italian take-out restaurant with surprisingly low prices
Drinks & Nightlife
Aeronaut Brewing Company
14 Tyler StLocal brewery with a large taproom and variety of beers
Somerville Brewing
15 Ward StEast Somerville brewery that also serves food
Toad
1912 Massachusetts AveIntimate music venue with no cover
Newtowne Grille
1945 Massachusetts AveDive bar with great, cheap pizza and beer
Saloon
255 Elm StSpeakeasy-style pub
Shopping
The Boston Shaker
69 Holland StCocktail supply store with a large variety of bitters
World's Only Curious George Store
1 John F. Kennedy StAll in the title
CambridgeSide
100 Cambridgeside PlHuge shopping mall located right on the Charles River
Assembly Row
Assembly RowNew and constantly expanding shopping area with free parking
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Boston
598 Assembly RowIndoor LEGO playground