10 Things To Do and See in Somerville, MA

Shop and eat in Union Square

Shop in the Bow Market in Union Square. After stop by for some delicious Mexican food at El Potro – yum!

Take a Somerville Food Tour

Take a Somerville Food Tour in Davis Square or Union Square to uncover our favorites and unlock local history.

See some Live Music

Visit The Burren for a live show and meal: we’ve seen everything from japanese klezmer to neighborhood folk music at this awesome venue and irish pub. Also Warehouse XI and The Jungle have great live music!

Bike on a Bike Path

Rent a bike and bike down Minuteman Trail

Check out our award winning food and chocolate tours!

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Go to Neighborhood Festivals

Check out one of the memorable neighborhood festivals like Porchfest, HONK!, Open Studios, or Fluff Fest

Go Thrifting

Thrift shop in Davis Square along Elm Street (and the Goodwill here isn’t bad either!)

Go to the Outlets

Outlet shopping at Assembly Row, home to LEGO Center, and check out the East Somerville restaurants such as La Brasa.

Try Some Cocktails

Try a new cocktail at one of the speakeasies or bars such as Saloon, spoke, RebelRebel, or backbar.

Have an Amazing Breakfast

Wait in line for breakfast at some of our favorite spots such as: Ball Square Cafe (we love their Pancake Delight and then after try the half moon at Lyndell’s) or The Neighborhood (try the cream of wheat!)

Go Brewery Hopping

Visit Aeronaut Brewery & one of our favorite small batch chocolate producers Somerville Chocolate which is so innovative (buy a bar or two from their vending machine outside their booth). You can also try Tasting Counter which is one of the best tasting menus in Boston.