Timeline
13:00
Head to Harvard Book Store to browse the cozy aisles and check the staff recommendations glued to the displays. It is open until 22:00 on weekdays and Saturdays, so you have plenty of time to wander the shelves.
13:45
Walk just seven minutes to Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage for a late lunch. Order a classic like The Ted Kennedy. The restaurant is open from 11:00 to 21:00, so it is fully operational for your visit.
14:45
Make your way to The Brattle Theatre to catch a film. The cinema showcases classic, foreign, and art-house titles, offering a quiet contrast to the busy square outside.
15:30
End your evening at Grolier Poetry Book Shop. If you are visiting on a Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, or the first Saturday of the month, the shop is open from 11:00 to 19:00. It is a small, focused space dedicated entirely to poetry and often hosts readings.
Local tip
Check the Grolier Poetry Book Shop website for their reading schedule if you want to stay for an event.
Check before you go
- Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
- Grolier Poetry Book Shop is only open Wed-Fri and the 1st Sat of each month from 11AM-7PM.
Worth knowing
- Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage is open at 13:45 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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