Harvard Square
Attraction
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Home to America's oldest university, this iconic area offers shops, eateries & theaters.
Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138
+1 617-491-3434
Did You Know?
Triangular
Plaza Shape
Harvard Square is a triangular plaza at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue, Brattle Street, and John F. Kennedy Street.
Harvard University
University Proximity
Harvard Square is located near the center of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and is adjacent to Harvard Yard, the historic heart of Harvard University.
Commercial Center
Business District
The term 'Harvard Square' also encompasses the business district surrounding the intersection, serving as a commercial center for Harvard students and residents of western Cambridge.
MBTA Red Line
Transportation Hub
Harvard Square is served by Harvard station, a major MBTA Red Line subway and a bus transportation hub.