Guidebook for Somerville
Shopping
Each Sunday (May-October), a 3-block area is transformed into a bustling bazaar offering artisan foods, jewelry, arts, crafts, and produce. The SoWa Vintage Market, which is open year-round.
44 locals recommend
South End Open Market
375 Harrison AvenueEach Sunday (May-October), a 3-block area is transformed into a bustling bazaar offering artisan foods, jewelry, arts, crafts, and produce. The SoWa Vintage Market, which is open year-round.
The Cambridge Open Market, sets up on Fridays in Harvard, hosts a great selection of handmade art, craft, vintage, specialty foods and fair trade imports. And food trucks, too!
1 Oxford St
The Cambridge Open Market, sets up on Fridays in Harvard, hosts a great selection of handmade art, craft, vintage, specialty foods and fair trade imports. And food trucks, too!
An eclectic array of fair-trade products from around the world, from furniture to art to jewelry.
8 locals recommend
NOMAD
1771 Massachusetts AveAn eclectic array of fair-trade products from around the world, from furniture to art to jewelry.
Home to trendy shops, various restaurants, and Harvard University!
114 locals recommend
Harvard station
1 Brattle StHome to trendy shops, various restaurants, and Harvard University!
Porter Square
Various shops next to Porter Square Station
Sightseeing
Tufts University is a private research university located in Medford/Somerville, near Boston, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
75 locals recommend
Tufts University
419 Boston AveTufts University is a private research university located in Medford/Somerville, near Boston, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, whose history, influence and wealth have made it one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
71 locals recommend
Harvard Yard
2 Kirkland StHarvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, whose history, influence and wealth have made it one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
Arts & Culture
Local theatre showing popular blockbuster movies, as well as indie and silent films at reduced prices.
147 locals recommend
Somerville Theatre
55 Davis SquareLocal theatre showing popular blockbuster movies, as well as indie and silent films at reduced prices.
A privately owned museum whose stated aim is "to celebrate the labor of artists whose work would be displayed and appreciated in no other forum"
24 locals recommend
The Museum Of Bad Art
1250 Davis SquareA privately owned museum whose stated aim is "to celebrate the labor of artists whose work would be displayed and appreciated in no other forum"
Popular cinema featuring indie, art-house & classic film series, special events plus wine & beer.
44 locals recommend
Brattle Theatre
40 Brattle StPopular cinema featuring indie, art-house & classic film series, special events plus wine & beer.
Food Scene
Over 100 tequilas, mezcals & rums set the stage for this Mexican restaurant's festive atmosphere.
71 locals recommend
The Spirit Bar
219 Elm StOver 100 tequilas, mezcals & rums set the stage for this Mexican restaurant's festive atmosphere.
Lively, casual spot for heaping portions of BBQ & Southern-style sides, plus a lengthy brew list.
88 locals recommend
Redbones Barbecue
55 Chester StLively, casual spot for heaping portions of BBQ & Southern-style sides, plus a lengthy brew list.
Boston's best place for homemade ice cream, frozen yogurt and fresh-roasted coffee.
298 locals recommend
J.P. Licks
659 Centre StBoston's best place for homemade ice cream, frozen yogurt and fresh-roasted coffee.
Longtime neighborhood fixture for concerts, drinks, American eats & a famed Sunday live-jazz brunch.
20 locals recommend
Johnny D's Uptown
17 Holland StLongtime neighborhood fixture for concerts, drinks, American eats & a famed Sunday live-jazz brunch.
Five Horses Tavern
400 Highland AveModern American comfort food restaurant and bar
Health-conscious eatery with scrambles, global wraps & fresh-squeezed juices ordered at the counter.
11 locals recommend
Blue Shirt Cafe
424 Highland AvenueHealth-conscious eatery with scrambles, global wraps & fresh-squeezed juices ordered at the counter.
Noodle specialist attracts crowds with its pork ramen menu in this snug Japanese counter-serve spot.
34 locals recommend
Yume Wo Katare
1923 Massachusetts AveNoodle specialist attracts crowds with its pork ramen menu in this snug Japanese counter-serve spot.
Drinks & Nightlife
Refined, speakeasy-style pub known for its beer & whiskey options also serves elevated bistro eats.
68 locals recommend
Saloon
255 Elm StRefined, speakeasy-style pub known for its beer & whiskey options also serves elevated bistro eats.
Friendly, down-to-earth Irish pub offering live music, dancing & an ample menu of beer & pub eats.
57 locals recommend
The Burren
247 Elm StFriendly, down-to-earth Irish pub offering live music, dancing & an ample menu of beer & pub eats.
Everything Else
The Shops at Porter have a history of being a center for Boston's Japanese community. The Art Deco-style building located at 1815 Mass. Ave. is home to many Japanese eateries and businesses.
1815 Massachusetts Ave
The Shops at Porter have a history of being a center for Boston's Japanese community. The Art Deco-style building located at 1815 Mass. Ave. is home to many Japanese eateries and businesses.