VESTER Cambridge

Contemporary rooms & suites in a cool hotel with a rooftop bar, plus a restaurant with a patio. In the eclectic Central Square dining and nightlife district, this hip hotel is a 4-minute walk from both a metro station and Central Square Farmers Market, and 8 minutes on foot from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Modern rooms have Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers. Some feature exposed-brick walls. Suites add living rooms, kitchenettes, sofabeds and balconies. Amenities include a rooftop bar, as well as a restaurant with a patio.

Harvard Book Store is a literary oasis in Cambridge, featuring a vast collection of new and used titles, plus engaging events that foster a true book lover's community.

Stylishly minimalist but casual spot for sashimi & Japanese-Hawaiian cuisine, sake & shochu.

Miniature counter-serve late-night option doling out falafel, shawarma & other Middle Eastern eats.

Discover an enchanting blend of nature and artistry at this museum, highlighted by astonishing glass flowers and impressive natural history exhibits.

Cozy but airy spot serving seafood, from raw bar options to lobsters, plus eclectic wines & spirits.

"Ripple Cafe is a specialty cafe where you can immerse yourself in a symphony of flavors. A place where Caribbean influences meet culinary classics. A visually & musically creative cafe, that composes beautiful and immersive experience and design...."Where Friends Meet""

Bakery offering a variety of pastries including gluten-free options, plus breakfast.

Shop offering running shoes for a variety of athletes, plus gait analysis.