Guidebook for Somerville
Parks & Nature
Boston Common
139 Boylston St Iconic park in the original part of Boston.
Great running/walking trail close to my place. Also connects to the historic Minute Man trail if you are up for a longer walk/run!
26 locals recommend
Somerville Community Path
Somerville Community PathGreat running/walking trail close to my place. Also connects to the historic Minute Man trail if you are up for a longer walk/run!
About a 30 minute drive away. Great place to swim/lay out in the summer time. Be inspired, just like Thoreau was :)
99 locals recommend
Walden Pond
About a 30 minute drive away. Great place to swim/lay out in the summer time. Be inspired, just like Thoreau was :)
Middlesex Fells Reservation
4 Woodland RdArts & Culture
Boston Symphony Orchestra
301 Massachusetts AveMuseum of Fine Arts, Boston
465 Huntington AveYou won't find a museum like this anywhere else. Everything was purposefully curated and set up with the approval of the late Isabella Stewart Gardner. The courtyard is spectacular. I highly recommend going to the free 30 minute tour that tells you the incredible story behind the woman who built this museum.
500 locals recommend
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans WayYou won't find a museum like this anywhere else. Everything was purposefully curated and set up with the approval of the late Isabella Stewart Gardner. The courtyard is spectacular. I highly recommend going to the free 30 minute tour that tells you the incredible story behind the woman who built this museum.
They have ballet, symphony concerts, broadway -- depends on the time of year
87 locals recommend
Boston Opera House
539 Washington StThey have ballet, symphony concerts, broadway -- depends on the time of year
Essentials
Stop & Shop
779 McGrath HwyMarket Basket
400 Somerville AveTrader Joe's
748 Memorial DrPearl Street Market
87 Pearl StCHA Somerville Hospital
33 Tower St Emergency Room is fast (for ER standards)
Has almost every salon service you need. I have been going here for my eyebrow threading for years, and the owner Anita is wonderful.
Kaya Beauty Spa & Salon
92 Highland AveHas almost every salon service you need. I have been going here for my eyebrow threading for years, and the owner Anita is wonderful.
Great place for a hot tub (private or community tubs available) or massage!
22 locals recommend
Inman Oasis
243 Hampshire StGreat place for a hot tub (private or community tubs available) or massage!
Getting Around
zipcar - Cambridgeside Galleria
100 Cambridgeside PlaceLechmere station
T station (Green Line)
Somerville City Hall Bluebikes Station
Food Scene
My favorite restaurant by far, and it's only a 5 minute WALK from my place! Really inventive middle eastern fusion cuisine. Also gets crowded, usually requires a reservation on weekends, though walk-in communal tables are available if you are willing to wait. Only open for dinner.
109 locals recommend
Sarma
249 Pearl St My favorite restaurant by far, and it's only a 5 minute WALK from my place! Really inventive middle eastern fusion cuisine. Also gets crowded, usually requires a reservation on weekends, though walk-in communal tables are available if you are willing to wait. Only open for dinner.
Juliet
263 Union SquareGreat place for breakfast/brunch, but it gets crowded on weekends. The cream of wheat (which comes with the entree) is a must!
78 locals recommend
Flora Restaurant
190 Massachusetts Ave Great place for breakfast/brunch, but it gets crowded on weekends. The cream of wheat (which comes with the entree) is a must!
Union Square Donuts
20 Bow StThe Independent Bar & Kitchen
2712 Main
Rosebud American Kitchen & Bar
381 Summer StHappy Lamb
485 Massachusetts AveWhen you are craving some delicious hot pot
Fortissimo Coffeehouse
75 Bow StDelicious Brazilian treats including cheese bread!
Taza Chocolate
561 Windsor StChocolate factory with a tour! Mexican style chocolate
Delicious tapas and (usually) able to accommodate a table for 2 without a reservation.
32 locals recommend
Casa B Tapas and Cocktail & Rum Bar
253 Washington StDelicious tapas and (usually) able to accommodate a table for 2 without a reservation.
Drinks & Nightlife
Brass Union
70 Union SquareBackbar
7 Sanborn CtGreat tour for only $5 where you learn about their process. Also, their beer yeast pretzels are the bomb.
114 locals recommend
Harpoon
1 Harborside DrGreat tour for only $5 where you learn about their process. Also, their beer yeast pretzels are the bomb.
Really fun place, they usually have an event almost every night and they are always free!
84 locals recommend
Aeronaut Brewing Company
14 Tyler StReally fun place, they usually have an event almost every night and they are always free!
Entertainment & Activities
Somerville Theatre
55 Davis SquareSacco's Bowl Haven
45 Day StCandlepin bowling and great pizza!
AMC Assembly Row 12
395 Artisan WayCharles River Canoe & Kayak : Allston Brighton
1071 Soldiers Field RdKayaking, paddleboarding, etc
Great selection of indie movies, comfortable seats, and decent food/drink selection
100 locals recommend
Kendall Square Cinema
355 Binney StGreat selection of indie movies, comfortable seats, and decent food/drink selection