things to do Around Campus
TUSC recognizes Tufts is part of a vibrant community with a lot to do and see. We work hard to bring as many engaging events to campus as possible, working collaboratively with many local business, but unfortunately we can't bring them all.
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We've compiled a list of our favorite places around Tufts. To help you plan for your outing, we've added additional details. Cost ranges are denoted with 1 to 4 dollar signs based on how expensive the attraction is in comparison to others on the list. Our suggested transportation methods are listed either via the Tufts Shuttle Service to Davis or the SMFA, the MBTA train (the "T") or MBTA bus. Remember, Charlie Cards for the MBTA can be purchased at the Mayer Campus Center Information Booth.​
SITES TO SEE | GAMES | SPORTS | CULTURE | SHOPPING
Sites to See
Davis Square
Somerville’s hip Davis Square has an eclectic mix of restaurants and shopping that draws a young crowd.
address
1 College Ave
Somerville, MA 02144
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Davis Shuttle
Varies
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Medford Square
Medford Square is a leafy, peaceful town center with quiet side streets. The town caters toward a population that includes everyone from Tufts students and life-long residents to young families.
address
23 Riverside Ave
Medford, MA 02155
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Bus
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FANEUIL HALL
Shopping center with many stores and restaurants comprising three historic market buildings and a promenade.
address
4 S Market St
Boston, MA 02109
Cost
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T
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No
FENWAY PARK
Since 1912, Fenway has been the home for the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Baseball franchise. It is the oldest ballpark in MLB.
address
4 Jersey St
Boston, MA 02215
Cost
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$$$
T
No
No
BOSTON COMMON
Boston Common, dating from 1634, is the oldest city park in the United State. It features fields, a pond, and statues.
address
139 Tremont St
Boston, MA 02111
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T
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Freedom Trail
Boston's iconic 2.5 mile-Freedom Trail connects sixteen nationally significant historic sites, including museums, churches, meeting houses, burying grounds, parks, a ship, and more, each one an authentic treasure.
address
139 Tremont St
Boston, MA 02111
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T
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Boston Public Library
On the National Register of Historic Places, the library opened in 1852 as the first free, publicly-supported municipal library in America.The central library as a whole with the two buildings combined contains 930,000 square feet (86,000 m2) of space and houses 21 million items in its collections.
address
700 Boylston St
Boston, Ma 02116
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$
T
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GAMES
Amaze Escape
Room Escape Adventures are team building activities that create scenarios where participants must rely on each other, their ability to communicate, and their creative genius to escape a room.
address
7 Central St #130
Arlington, MA 02476
Cost
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$$
Bus
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Boda Borg Boston
Are you ready to break out of prison, be on a TV game show, explore a haunted house or run an obstacle course? Boda Borg Boston has seventeen Quests to challenge your team. You'll climb, crawl, explore and fail -- a lot -- as you work together to conquer our challenging Quests.
address
90 Pleasant Street
Malden, MA 02148
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$$
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SkyZone Trampoline
Sky Zone is the world's original indoor trampoline park and features freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.
address
69 Norman St
Everett, MA 02149
Cost
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$$
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SPORts
Minuteman Bikeway
The Minuteman Bikeway is a 10-mile paved multi-use rail trail located in the Greater Boston area of Massachusetts. It runs from Bedford to Alewife station, at the northern end of the Red Line in Cambridge, passing through the towns of Lexington and Arlington along the way.
address
Bedford to Alewife Station
Cost
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$
T
No
No
Middlesex Fells
Middlesex Fells Reservation, often referred to simply as the Fells, is a public recreation area covering more than 2,200 acres. The state park surrounds two inactive reservoirs, Spot Pond and the Fells Reservoir, and the three active reservoirs.
address
4 Woodland Rd
Stoneham, MA 02180
Cost
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$
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MetroROCK Boston
With 26,000 square feet of climbable wall and hundreds of routes, MetroRock is a great space to learn and improve in the sport of rock climbing.
address
69 Norman St #9
Everett, MA 02149
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$$
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Brooklyn Boulders
Brooklyn Boulders builds and operates a 40,000 Square Foot Facility that includes bouldering, auto-belay, top-roping, and lead climbing to foster community through rock climbing, fitness, arts and culture, active co-working, and events.
address
12A Tyler St
Somerville, MA 02143
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The Phoenix multisport mission
The Phoenix offers a free sober active community to individuals who have suffered from a substance use disorder and to those who choose a sober life. Using a peer support model, we help members heal and rebuild their lives while also striving to eliminate stigma around recovery.
address
54 Newmarket Square
Boston, MA 02118
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CULTURE
Somerville Theater
The Somerville Theater is an independent theater and concert venue in Davis Square featuring movies, live events, special events, and the Museum of Bad Art!
address
55 Davis Square
Somerville, MA 02144
Cost
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$
Davis Shuttle
No
No
Chevalier Theater
Seating 1,900, this landmark theater features national bands, comedians & other live performances.
address
90 Pleasant Street
Malden, MA 02148
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$$
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Museum of Fine Arts
The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts, is the fifth largest museum in the United States. It contains more than 450,000 works of art, making it one of the most comprehensive collections in the Americas and offers free admission for students!
address
465 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
Cost
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$$
T or
SMFA Shuttle
No
No
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is an art museum which houses significant examples of European, Asian, and American art. Its collection includes paintings, sculpture, tapestries, and decorative arts
address
25 Evans Way
Boston, MA 02115
Cost
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T
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Institute for Contemporary Art
The ICA is a Boston waterfront museum featuring leading visual artists and performance. Admission is $10 for students.
address
25 Harbor Shore Dr
Boston, MA 02210
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T
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MIT Museum
The MIT Museum offers $5 admission for students and hosts collections of holography, technology-related artworks, artificial intelligence, robotics, maritime history, and the history of MIT.
address
265 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139
Cost
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$
T
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TAza Chocolate Tour
Public tours are offered 7 days a week for $6 and depart from the Taza Chocolate Factory Store, 561 Windsor Street, Somerville. Online reservations required.
address
561 Windsor St
Somerville, MA 02143
Cost
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Made by Me:
Paint Your Own Pottery
Come in anytime, browse our shelves, and pick out the piece you'd like to paint. We'll glaze and fire it for you, and have your masterpiece ready for you to pick up in 6 days.
address
1685 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138
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T
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Shopping
Assembly Row Somerville
You can find it all at The Row. From shopping, to dining and attractions, these Somerville stores have activities and events for kids and adults.
address
598 Assembly Row
Somerville, MA 02145
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Bow market
Former storage building featuring over thirty local boutiques, cafes & art shops around a central courtyard in the heart of Union Square, Somerville.
address
1 Bow Market Way
Somerville, MA 02143
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GarMent District
Sprawling store offering new & used apparel, including vintage pieces, for men & women.
address
200 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139
Cost
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$
T
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Newbury Street
Boston's most enchanting street. Eight blocks filled with salons, boutiques, and fabulous dining. Boston's Newbury Street has something for everyone.
address
279 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02116
Cost
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T
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Prudential Center
Why not start right here in the middle of everything Boston has to offer? Here you'll find unique shopping, a variety of popular activities, and restaurants. And it's all under one roof!
address
800 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02199
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T
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