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little skimpy, but it's packed with interesting destinations and activities. Start:
Museum of Science (Green Line to Science Park) or Kennedy Library (Red Line to JFK/
UMass, then free shuttle bus).
1 Museum of Science
2 John F. Kennedy Presidential
Library & Museum
Although they're very different, both of
these museums are well worth a trip and a
full morning. The Museum of Science
(p. 146), with its wealth of hands-on
exhibits, is a great destination for families;
adults and older kids who have studied
American history can't get enough of the
Kennedy Library (p. 144). Both museums
open at 9am. Both have cafeterias, but I
recommend that you wait to have lunch
until you reach Cambridge at midday.
5 ICE CREAM
Harvard Square is home to some of the best
ice cream shops in this ice-cream-obsessed
part of the world. I prefer K Toscanini's,
1310 Massachusetts Ave. ( & 617/354-
9350 ); to L Herrell's, 15 Dunster St.
( & 617/497-2179 ); or M Lizzy's, 29
Church St. ( & 617/354-2911 ), but that's
subject to change if I see a daily special on
the board that looks appealing. Take your
treat to Harvard Yard.
6 Harvard University Museums
7 Mount Auburn Cemetery
Let your interests be your guide for the
rest of the afternoon. Stay on campus to
visit the Harvard Museum of Natural
History & Peabody Museum (p. 165),
which are equally welcoming to kids and
adults. At the moment, highlights of the
collections of the Harvard University Art
Museums (p. 167) are on display at the
Sackler Museum while the other two
undergo renovation. (That means a rela-
tively short visit, but that may suit you
just fine.) All of the university museums
close at 5pm.
A short distance from Harvard Square,
Mount Auburn Cemetery is a gorgeous,
fascinating destination. See p. 166.
When you've had enough, head back
to the hotel. Stay in and order room serv-
ice, or close your eyes and point to one
of the “Suggested Evening Itineraries” on
p. 65.
s EAT LIKE A COLLEGE KID
My favorite Harvard Square lunch destina-
tions are casual places where the sight-
seer's uniform of jeans or shorts and
sneakers fits right in. t Mr. Bartley's
Burger Cottage , 1246 Massachu-
setts Ave. ( & 617/354-6559; p. 133), is
my top choice anywhere for onion rings,
not to mention great burgers. The u Bor-
der Café, 32 Church St. ( &
617/864-
6100 ;
p.
133),
serves terrific Tex-Mex
specialties.
4 Harvard Square & Harvard
University
I consider these two entities one big stop
because the school couldn't exist without
the neighborhood, and vice versa. Allow
some time to wander around and enjoy
the gentrified-boho atmosphere. Take a
tour, which begins at the university's
Information Center, or head out on your
own (see “Walking Tour 2” in chapter 8).
“The Square” is also a fun shopping des-
tination (see chapter 9).
 
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