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Somerville (/ ˈ s ʌ m ər v ɪ l / SUM-ər-vil) is a city located directly to the northwest of Boston, and north of Cambridge, in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2020 United States Census, the city had a total population of 81,045 people.
May 12, 2024 · Somerville, city, Middlesex county, eastern Massachusetts, U.S. It lies along the Mystic River and is surrounded by Cambridge, Arlington, Medford, and the Boston neighbourhood of Charlestown. Settled in 1630, it was originally known as the Cow Commons and was entirely fenced in until 1685.
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If there’s a single place that epitomizes Somerville’s journey over the last three decades it’s Davis Square, which is hip, packed with restaurants, nightspots, independent shops and cultural venues. One explanation for the inclusive spirit and young crowd here is the proximity of Harvard, Tufts University and Lesley University, all within a mile o...
Somerville’s oldest and largest commercial area is the scene of a mustering site for the Union Army in the Civil War, which is where the name comes from. This neighborhood is at a crossroads in Somerville, where the traditionally blue collar East Somerville and the more affluent western areas meet. The upshot is a place with a unique and spirited c...
Like Davis Square, this neighborhood is on the Red Line, which came through in 1984. Marking the completion of this project at Massachusetts Ave and Somerville Ave is Gift of the Wind, a 46-foot painted steel and aluminum kinetic sculpture by Susumu Shingu. Today there’s a cluster of shopping centers at Porter Square, while Lesley University has of...
This movie palace opened at Davis Square in 1914, and at that time was part of a large complex that also featured a dance hall, bowling alley, billiards hall and cafe. These additional amenities were removed in the 1980s when the cinema became a multiplex. Although there are now six screens at the Somerville Theatre, the main auditorium is unaltere...
In the 20th century the eastern, riverfront neighborhood, Assembly Square was associated with heavy industry and then urban decline from the 1960s onwards. But over the last 20 years there has been a lot of redevelopment, and the area has been reborn as a commercial destination. Embodying this transformation is Assembly Row, a large-scale mixed-use...
The Mystic River is one of the Commonwealth’s best protected watercourses, and almost the entirety of the riverbank is open to the public. In Somerville and neighboring communities like Medford and Arlington, the banks are part of the Mystic River State Reservation, dating back to 1893 and made up of almost 350 acres. You can reach the waterfront a...
In the mid-1980s a former bakery and cannery building for the A&P Grocery chain became one of the country’s first artist-developed live-work buildings. Brickbottom remains one of the largest setups of its kind, renowned for its open studios event each year in November. The association has scores of members, both resident and non-resident, and with ...
Often named among the best Irish pubs in America, The Burren opened in Davis Square in 1996. As well as serving a wide choice of beers, cocktails and traditional pub food, The Burren has made a name for live music. It’s no exaggeration to say that there’s a different act every night, in genres from Irish folk to rock, pop, indie, jazz, bluegrass an...
The oldest stone structure in Massachusetts and the site of momentous history stands just next to the Tufts University campus in Somerville. Originally a windmill, the Old Powder House was built in 1703 or 1704, and in 1747 was acquired by the colonial government of Massachusetts to be used for a gunpowder magazine. When a force of British regulars...
Now with three locations, this craft brewery brand was established in Somerville in 2014, becoming the first brewery in the city for more than a century. In an old envelope factory, the taproom has something going on most nights of the week, whether it’s live music, open mics, community events or weekly trivia on Tuesdays. A few picks on tap when w...
1. Ports of Call Tours. from. $1,295. per group (up to 6) Union Square, Somerville Neighborhood Food Tour. 3. Food & Drink. from. $90. per adult. 2023. Freedom Trail: Small Group Tour of Revolutionary Boston. 1,076.
Somerville (/ ˈ s ʌ m ər v ɪ l / SUM-ər-vil) is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It is directly to the northwest of Boston . As of 2020, the United States Census lists the city with a total population of 81,045 people, making it the most densely populated municipality in New England .
Somerville’s location two miles north of Boston made it strategically important during the American Revolution. Some of the most distinct ruins in Massachusetts are located at the historic Powder House, which was used to store gunpowder for Revolutionary War soldiers.
Mar 24, 2023 · Discover it all in the complete travel guide to this hip and historic city. Shutterstock. Aerial view of Somerville City Center, Massachusetts. Somerville may not be as well-known as its neighboring city, Boston, but it has quickly gained recognition for its unique blend of history and modern charm.
