Cambridge Common
Discover the Heart of Cambridge at Cambridge Common
Explore the historic Cambridge Common, a serene park where nature meets history in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Discover Cambridge Common, a beautiful park steeped in history, where you can relax, enjoy nature, and explore iconic landmarks in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Opening times, essentials, and a few local tips gathered into one calmer, easier-to-scan planning section.
Car
If you're driving from Framingham, head northeast on MA-9 E. Continue on MA-9 E for about 12 miles. Merge onto I-90 E (Massachusetts Turnpike) and follow signs for Boston. After approximately 5 miles, take exit 18 for US-1 N toward Cambridge. Merge onto Soldiers Field Rd and continue onto Fresh Pond Parkway. Follow signs for Alewife and merge onto Alewife Brook Pkwy. Turn left onto Massachusetts Ave. Continue for about 1 mile, and you'll arrive at Cambridge Common at the intersection of Waterhouse St & Massachusetts Ave.
Public Transportation
To reach Cambridge Common via public transit, start by taking the MBTA Commuter Rail from Framingham Station towards South Station. Get off at the Alewife Station. From there, transfer to the Alewife bus (Bus 67) towards Alewife and get off at the Alewife bus terminal. Walk to the Alewife T Station and take the Red Line inbound towards Ashmont/Braintree. Get off at Harvard Station. From there, walk along Massachusetts Ave for about 0.5 miles until you reach the intersection of Waterhouse St & Massachusetts Ave where Cambridge Common is located.
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