Guidebook for Somerville
Food Scene
Amazing, famous local donut shop just a few steps from the apartment. My favorite is the Brown Butter Hazelnut Crunch. They also have vegan options!
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Union Square Donuts
20 Bow StAmazing, famous local donut shop just a few steps from the apartment. My favorite is the Brown Butter Hazelnut Crunch. They also have vegan options!
Great coffee selection. Also has sandwiches and salads. Family friendly. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Monday nights during the summer they have an outdoor movie on the patio at 8pm.
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Bloc Cafe
11 Bow StGreat coffee selection. Also has sandwiches and salads. Family friendly. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Monday nights during the summer they have an outdoor movie on the patio at 8pm.
Best breakfast. They make a cream of wheat that comes with every breakfast (fruit option available too) and it is DELICIOUS. Beautiful outdoor seating, great prices.
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Flora Restaurant
190 Massachusetts AveBest breakfast. They make a cream of wheat that comes with every breakfast (fruit option available too) and it is DELICIOUS. Beautiful outdoor seating, great prices.
Tapas, pinxos, small plates. Whatever you want to call them, this place has awesome food. You probably want a reservation if it's a weekend.
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Casa B Tapas and Cocktail & Rum Bar
253 Washington StTapas, pinxos, small plates. Whatever you want to call them, this place has awesome food. You probably want a reservation if it's a weekend.
A power house vegetarian and vegan diner. One of my favorite brunch locations but they also do lunch and dinner. Even non vegetarians will love this.
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Veggie Galaxy
450 Massachusetts AveA power house vegetarian and vegan diner. One of my favorite brunch locations but they also do lunch and dinner. Even non vegetarians will love this.
Essentials
Hands down the best place for groceries. Ridiculously good prices and it's in walking distance (less than 5 minutes).
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Market Basket
400 Somerville AveHands down the best place for groceries. Ridiculously good prices and it's in walking distance (less than 5 minutes).
Drinks & Nightlife
Classic pub in Union Square. Great beer list, good food, fun atmosphere.
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The Independent
75 Union SquareClassic pub in Union Square. Great beer list, good food, fun atmosphere.
Small dive bar within 3-5 minutes walk. They have live music almost every night except Mondays which is Pub Trivia Night.
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Bull McCabe's
366 Somerville AveSmall dive bar within 3-5 minutes walk. They have live music almost every night except Mondays which is Pub Trivia Night.
Hidden speak easy with really cool cocktail list. Just down an alley in Union Square, right before the Bronwyn Restaurant. A bit pricey but nice.
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Backbar
7 Sanborn CtHidden speak easy with really cool cocktail list. Just down an alley in Union Square, right before the Bronwyn Restaurant. A bit pricey but nice.
One of the best Irish Pubs in and around Boston. Stop for a pint if you're in Davis Square!
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The Burren
247 Elm StOne of the best Irish Pubs in and around Boston. Stop for a pint if you're in Davis Square!
Club Café
209 Columbus AveFamous LGBT bar in Boston, has awesome dance parties.
Entertainment & Activities
Walnut Street Park
16 Walnut StPlayground right across the street from the apartment.
I've never done it, but apparently kids love this stuff.
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LEGOLAND Discovery Center Boston
598 Assembly RowI've never done it, but apparently kids love this stuff.
Not just for kids. The Aquarium has a ton of really gorgeous displays and there are nice walks around the harbor afterwards.
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New England Aquarium
1 Central WharfNot just for kids. The Aquarium has a ton of really gorgeous displays and there are nice walks around the harbor afterwards.
Everything Else
Boat rentals to take out on the Charles. A great way to spend a sunny afternoon and you can check out MIT afterwards.
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Charles River Canoe & Kayak : Allston Brighton
1071 Soldiers Field RdBoat rentals to take out on the Charles. A great way to spend a sunny afternoon and you can check out MIT afterwards.
Awesome local brewery that is always hosting events. Stop by for an evening and you may find they have a special party going on.
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Aeronaut Brewing Company
14 Tyler StAwesome local brewery that is always hosting events. Stop by for an evening and you may find they have a special party going on.
Rock climbing gym right next door to the brewery. Could be a fun activity for the day time before kicking off an local brew tour!
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Brooklyn Boulders Somerville
12A Tyler StRock climbing gym right next door to the brewery. Could be a fun activity for the day time before kicking off an local brew tour!
Part of the local brew tour scene but more accessible to anyone with gluten issues!
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Bantam Cider Company
40 Merriam StPart of the local brew tour scene but more accessible to anyone with gluten issues!
Another stop on the local brew tour! They have another location closer to Union Square as well but this is the flagship spot.
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American Fresh Beer Garden
Another stop on the local brew tour! They have another location closer to Union Square as well but this is the flagship spot.
Sightseeing
The closest of the museums around Boston. All New England locals were required to come here as kids for multiple field trips.
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Museum of Science
1 Museum Of Science DrivewayThe closest of the museums around Boston. All New England locals were required to come here as kids for multiple field trips.
Arts & Culture
Live music, cheap drinks. Stays open later than some of the other places in Union Square.
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Sally O'Brien's
335 Somerville AveLive music, cheap drinks. Stays open later than some of the other places in Union Square.
Somerville Theatre
55 Davis SquareLocal spot for a movie night!
They do all sorts of live comedy and stage shows. There's a bar inside as well but SKIP it and pop right next door to Saloon - another speakeasy with a killer whiskey selection. Try the fried pickles!
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The Rockwell
255 Elm StThey do all sorts of live comedy and stage shows. There's a bar inside as well but SKIP it and pop right next door to Saloon - another speakeasy with a killer whiskey selection. Try the fried pickles!