Timeline
13:00
Walk the perimeter of Hastings Square to see the fine Queen Anne houses built between 1869 and 1892. The park is open 24/7, so you can start whenever you like.
13:16
Stop at Andala Coffee House for a drink. It is a 16-minute walk from the square and opens at 09:00 on weekdays, making it a perfect spot for an early afternoon coffee or tea.
13:45
Head to Harvard Book Store. This independent shop is known for its cozy atmosphere and staff recommendations. Check the website for poetry reading schedules if you want to stay longer.
Local tip
Harvard Book Store is located near Longfellow House, which is a 43-minute walk from Hastings Square. Check the route to get there.
Check before you go
- Andala Coffee House is open Mo-Fr 09:00-23:00 and Sa-Su 08:00-23:00.
- Harvard Book Store is open Mo-Sa 09:00-22:00 and Su 10:00-21:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Cambridge (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).