If your bf just asked for a hummer And both he and your town…read moreare a bummer Dump him and leave town And then quickly head down To the Ville that is named after Somer If the winter doesn't please you here (I hate it), the Somerville. One of the greatest places in Massachusetts and really it's just a suburb of Boston but a very amazing one. Not a very high income neighborhood - somewhere in the middle or lower middle and absolutely packed full of great Latin Eateries, especially Brazilian. The Brazilian capital of Boston probably. A whole bunch of different Brazilian places to eat including the two Pastelarias that are amazing - Somerville and Vitoria Pasteleria - and then Oasis Bakery and Oasis Cafe just inside Medford are two of the greatest eating establishments in the whole country. One of them makes great acai bowls and perfect Caldo de Cana and incredible Sucos straight from Brazil, whereas the other right next door has some of the best Brazilian buffet food you'll ever try including most of the stuff in Brazil. The wet stews are absolutely Second To None just make sure that you order all you can eat without the meat because it's a lot cheaper than trying to get that stuff by the pound or the buffet including the average BBQ meat. Links: Try the Pastel Vitoria here https://www.yelp.com/biz/pastelaria-vitoria-broadway-somerville And the Cream Of Wheat here https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-neighborhood-restaurant-and-bakery-somerville-2 And go to Oasis for sure, right next door. Oasis Steakhouse https://www.yelp.com/biz/oasis-brazilian-steakhouse-medford Oasis Bakery https://www.yelp.com/biz/oasis-cafe-and-bakery-medford Owned by Jimmy Somerville of Bronski Beat and the Communards. Who knew.

Moved to Somerville 4 months ago. So far it is quiet and nice. It is a mixture of old…read morebuildings/shops a d newly built ones. I need to explore more!

This pedestrian and bike trail is very well maintained and conveniently connects T red line…read morestations in Somerville. There are lots of connections to the surrounding neighborhood and it's very pleasant to walk along the trail to and from the train. Also great for recreation, the trail is busy with dog walkers, joggers, and families on the weekends. The stretch between Davis Square and Porter Square is particularly active and is bordered by oldest homes which are colorfully painted - very pretty. There is also a funky art installation just before you enter Davis Square. If you're going for a stroll, it's nice to stop in Davis for a coffee or ice cream at one of the cafes there. The tail end near Alewife tends to be quieter, but it connects with the high school athletic fields, which is convenient. There is also a small playground off the trail where it intersects with Hancock Ave.

Honestly, the path is really nice and a great place to walk, run, bike, roller skate, etc. It's…read moreabsolutely beautiful in the winter and is well kept. In the summer however, with more people coming out and using the path, I've been extremely unimpressed. Especially the end all the way towards Davis Square, there are dirty needles all over the ground everywhere you look on the sides of the path with blood soaked gauze from people using drugs and discarding their biohazards all over the path, forgetting the fact that there's trash cans all along the path. I walk my dog along the path and have to constantly watch out for both her and I and where we're walking and what's on the ground because of how disgustingly dangerous it is to step on something like this.

I am not a review writer, but this place has earned a five star-- we came for ice cream and…read morerealized minutes after closing we had left our daughters (expensive) retainers behind. The manager of the facility promptly returned our call, was able to find the lost retainers, and stayed well passed closing until my husband could return to get them. It was above and beyond, and made these out of towners oh so grateful!

Smaller and sleepier than anticipated, with dim lighting by the bathrooms…read more Vendors were friendly, and the space was relatively clean (but could use better signage about bathrooms/exits/etc.) Worth a visit if you're in the area, but I wouldn't make a stop for it

I run everywhere in Somerville and today's course was through the monument. Nice view during the…read morerun. Grass area someone was working out which was nice as well. Good hill training.

AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! A FREE EVENT & FREE PARKING! I LOVE CASTLES! This is one of the Secret…read moreHidden Gems of America that most people have never heard about or been to before. The Prospect Hill Monument is a stone structure in the shape of a mini Castle & is located in Somerville, Massachusetts just outside of Boston. This is a residential area with homes. It is also a historic site & provides panoramic views of Boston & surrounding cities. There is also a small park in this neighborhood here with green grass, park benches & a good spot for picnicking & relaxing. It's great place to visit Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall with a changing natural New England landscape. BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU PARK OTHERWISE YOU MAY GET A TICKET. Park only at the signs where it says it's OK to Park; it's a residential area. You can also visit here by Mass Transit too. This site is only a few blocks away & up the hill from the bustling heart of Union Square. There are a lot of local businesses & eateries there. The medieval fortress tower was constructed out of stone & steel. It was built in 1903 to commemorate the site's military importance during the Revolutionary & Civil Wars. The Tower stands 4 stories tall. Climb the stairs to the the first outdoor open deck, & you'll see great views of Boston, Somerville, & Cambridge. The inside of the tower & top were open pre-pandemic periodically at various times. Check the website for current info & updates. Be sure to go all around the tower on the ground level. There are plaques with lots of detailed info all around the tower. Also check out all the signs throughout the Park telling you even more info about this spot & how it was instrumental in uniting the colonies. On January 1, 1776, General George Washington himself who would later become the first President of the United States, during the Revolutionary War hoisted the very first national flag of America on this very spot. It was called the Grand Union Flag & predates The Famous Betsy Ross Flag. Our current red & white Stripes with 50 Stars flag is not flown here. Lots of people miss this. Zoom in with your camera & you will see the First Flag of America. The Grand Union Flag is still flown here on top of the tower. It has red & white stripes but with the blue British Union Jack in the corner instead of the Stars. It's Pretty Cool that they still fly our very first national flag here. To make it worth your trip be sure to visit the extremely popular Union Square Donuts which has Great Donuts & is only a few blocks away. It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really Rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

On Boylston st. Just south where the Boston Public garden & Boston Common meet you can find the…read moreEdgar Allan Poe statue. Another cool statue that you can stumble upon just walking through Boston. During the Boston marathon weekend this one of the statues the city put a participant bib on. The only one statue I saw with a bib was the Democratic Donkey by old city hall. Makes me wonder how many statues in the city does Boston put bibs on during marathon weekend.

I've been a huge fan of Edgar Allan Poe's writings since middle school. Re-reading his stories is…read moresomething I never get bored doing. For that reason, this statue holds a special place in my heart (as I'm sure it is for thousands more like me who love his literature). It's a beautifully designed bronze sculpture created by Stefanie Rocknak in 2014. It is located at the Edgar Allan Poe Square. As he was originally from Boston, it seems a fitting tribute to his memory.

The Faneuil Hall Marketplace is home to Quincy Market, the largest and oldest food hall in the…read morecountry! This historic 19th-century, Greek Revival-style marketplace, renowned for its massive food hall (the Colonnade) with over 25+ local vendors, central location on the Freedom Trail, and lively street performances. As we walked along the central aisle, we could see great food choices on either side. Asian, Mexican, Seafood, desserts, Greek, Italian, etc... Next time you are in the area, stop by and enjoy some really good food at reasonable prices.

Quincy Market is always a must when visiting Boston. This time around was no different. While we…read moreabsolutely love coming here and testing the food and perusing the vendors, it is always so crowded. I think that's the biggest negative. This place is a foodie's heaven though and somewhere to check out if you want a true Boston feel.

Today, I paid $15 for a chance to sample over 20 dishes of lamb concocted by chefs, friends who…read morecook and random-ass people all over Boston who just love to eat, cook and share their findings on one of the most delicious things to devour. I filled my plate four times and left with a "I Heart Lamb" temporary tattoo. When's the last time your money was that well spent?

I came here to support a friend who is a huge lamb aficionado and I really had no clue what to…read moreexpect. What I got was a huge crowd of hipsters, foodies, and elderly people who seemed generally concerned about their lamb all coming together to chow down on baby sheep and cause mayhem. I got to try 18 amazing lamb dishes and man, I love me some lamb now. My only problem is that I arrived rather late and was unable to obtain a fork. Have you ever tried eating lamb stew, Cajun spiced lamb shanks with jambalaya, and lamb bolognese with rosemary gnocchi...all with just a spoon? It is not pretty. It seems they have these takedowns from time to time with other kinds of food and I would certainly recommend you attend. BYOF though? Oh yeah, lamb swag is nothing short of amazing. A tote bag with lamb puns on it? Just what I need! You're all out of lamb, I'm so lost without ewe...

My favorite part was the historical section downstairs, as well as the stories from slaves…read moredisplayed upstairs. Unfortunately, it was hard to read everything since it's all set up as a marketplace, so standing and reading all the text means you're probably in someone's way. I wish there was more of a dedicated section to the historical significance of the building in the upstairs area.

Fun, lovely, historic, touristy! Faneuil Hall is a bit of everything! If you want to see lots of…read moreaction in downtown Boston, this is the place to be! Never boring! There's the visitor center at Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market with lots of restaurants a bit further away, Sam Adams Tap Restaurant right there. Tour groups start here. Street artists - the downside, I usually love them and support them, but here they were rude and bullying tourists, so not a fan. Lots to do in this area! You can spend easily a few hours here. Part of the Freedom Trail also! Great for a beer break as well!

I'm going to call Inman Square one of the coolest neighborhoods in the country. I've seen a pretty…read moregood amount of the country, and most of it is far, far less cool than Inman Square. Living there makes you feel like you're part of a family. Shopping there makes you feel like you're in the 50s (in the best possible way), and eating there will fill you up with some of the best food you can eat in town. I love you, Inman Square.

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At first it seems like a celebration of local quirk and kitsch, this 45 minute trolley tour of the…read moreside streets and neighborhoods of Somerville, showcasing the various incandescent manifestations of overzealous holiday enthusiasm. But there's also something a bit more ominous at work here. It's like the Cold War never ended, just became condensed, localized, and about trying to out-gaudy your neighbor, rather than blow them off the map. Or maybe it is about blowing stuff up - fuses, switch boxes, the power of an entire city. Turning down certain streets, you realize that a sort of Hatfields and McCoys type turf battle is being waged, with Christmas lights as the bullets. Houses directly across from one another, annually upping the ante, trying to blot out each other even as they blot out the night sky with the wattage of a billions suns enveloping their homes. In fact, are there even homes there, underneath the blinding riot of colored lights, plastic Santas, blowup Frosty's and life sized Nativities? I don't know. There are certain houses which bear more resemblance to the mothership at the end of Close Encounters of the Third Kind, than anything built by man. You owe it to yourself to do this once, at least. The tour guides will rattle you off mini-bios of the main players, as well as the staggering amounts of their utility bills. There must be better ways you can spend a 1000 bucks in a month. Thereafter, just use the map they give you to do your own tour at a more leisurely pace, so you can truly gape in awe that these man made wonders of the world deserve. N.b. Not to be confused with the Illuminati Tour, which departs from an undisclosed location, goes God knows where, and leaves you a babbling paranoid idiot at its conclusion

Too much fun. 1) I love trolleys 2) I love tours 3) I love happy people. This is a tour put…read moretogether by volunteer tour guides (Somerville Arts Council) of christmas lights and decorations around Somerville! The trolley tries to make tight turns, the tour guides are making jokes, and everyone's just excited to be there. I love the carpenter's house who adds one decoration to his set-up a year. And the guy who dresses up as santa to wave out the door to the trolley....I'd been living in for Somerville for 2 years before I took this tour and this tour really brought Somerville to life for me. To hear the neighborly stories and tidbits....and go down some of the streets I'd never drive down myself. Even if you can't make it one year, at least pick up the self-tour map so you can go check-out the cool houses yourself until the following year! When we couldn't make it one year, we picked up the map every year and will check out a couple every weekend.