Top 5 Free Things to do in Somerville, Massachusetts (MA)

September 28, 2021 Flossie Demartino

Somerville (/ˈsʌmərvɪl/ SUM-ər-vil) is a city located directly to the northwest of Boston, in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. As of 2010, the United States Census lists the city with a total population of 75,754 people, making it the most densely populated municipality in New England. As of 2010, it was the 16th most densely populated incorporated municipality in the country. Somerville was established as a town in 1842, when it was separated from Charlestown. In 2006, the town was named the best-run city in Massachusetts by the Boston Globe. In 1972, in 2009, and again in 2015, the city received the All-America City Award.
Restaurants in Somerville

1. Mystic River Reservation

Mystic Valley Parkway, Somerville, MA 02144 +1 617-727-5380 http://mysticriver.org/recreation/
Excellent
44%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 16 reviews

Mystic River Reservation

Reviewed By hemlermatt - Somerville, United States

Beautiful place to walk or bike around. There is a wooden platform great for bird viewing, and some pretty trails. The sunset views are excellent and its a popular kayaking spot. I wouldn't go here at night. Its also hard to get to unless you have a car because you have to go around the highway and major roads.

2. Davis Square

Somerville, MA http://yourdavissquare.com
Excellent
54%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 216 reviews

Davis Square

Reviewed By b1v - Somerville, United States

Anyone who misses the old Harvard Square (before the big chains took over) will appreciate Davis Sq in Somerville. There are places to sit and listen to the frequent live performers, and many independent restaurants, coffee shops, etc. Also a few chains like Starbucks. Some of my go-to places are: Mikes for a low-cost meal, Diesel Cafe for coffee, Mr. Crepe for delicious crepes, Out of the Blue for excellent seafood and the Burren for live music. Just outside the square I like Orleans restaurant, Painted Burro for upscale Mexican, Tenoch for inexpensive Mexican and Posto for upscale Italian including great pizza. These are just the tip of the iceberg. There are Asian noodle shops, more Mexican and pizza places, a classic diner, bakeries, clothing stores, singles bars, etc.

3. Aeronaut Brewing Co.

14 Tyler St, Somerville, MA 02143-3224 +1 617-987-4236 http://www.aeronautbrewing.com/
Excellent
46%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 50 reviews

Aeronaut Brewing Co.

Reviewed By celinawilltravel - Ashland, United States

Went here with friends on a Saturday night and the beer selection was great. I tried 3 very different brews - a Douple IPA, a Sour, and Stout, and loved all three. It was busy as expected and hard to find a table, but loved that they had a live band performing and there were ample games available. Overall great vibe and would recommend!

4. Union Square

Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143 http://www.somervillema.gov/departments/ospcd/squares-and-neighborhoods/union-square
Excellent
25%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 20 reviews

Union Square

5. The Assembly Row

340 Canal St, Somerville, MA 02145-4300 +1 617-440-5565 [email protected] http://www.assemblyrow.com
Excellent
40%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 135 reviews

The Assembly Row

Reviewed By valerieb45

I visited June and November 2019 loads of shops lots of space friendly helpful staff I walked around on my own walking from TJ Max over to the Ralph Lauren store alone and felt very safe after dark in November and the Christmas tree shop was a must at that time of year loads of decorations On my summer visit with my family we took the toddler to the playground which is an excellent adventure for any child i love the place

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