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A Quiet Afternoon in Cambridge

Start your day when the light is soft and the crowds are thin.

Best time: noneAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 10:00

    Pavement Coffee House

    Grab a coffee at Pavement Coffee House. It opens at 07:00, so you can arrive right at the start of your plan and find a seat before the midday rush.

  2. 10:45

    Tsai Performance Center

    Walk to the Tsai Performance Center. This concert hall is a striking example of 1980s architecture and was funded by a significant gift from the Tsai family. It is a quiet spot to appreciate the building's design.

  3. 11:15

    Grolier Poetry Book Shop

    End your walk at the Grolier Poetry Book Shop. This small, dedicated bookshop is open Wednesdays through Fridays and the first Saturday of the month from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Check the website for their poetry reading schedule.

Local tip

The Grolier Poetry Book Shop has limited opening days. Plan your visit for a weekday or the first Saturday of the month.

Check before you go

  • Grolier Poetry Book Shop is only open Wed-Fri and the 1st Sat of each month from 11AM-7PM.
  • Pavement Coffee House is open daily from 07:00-19:00.

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