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Your Guide to Harvard Square

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Brandeis chapter.

Sometimes when campus feels stuffy and you are in the mood for a nice afternoon getaway, the perfect solution is to take a trip to Harvard Square. Jump on the shuttle and in 30 minutes you are in the heart of Cambridge and have a fantastic new, fun, and exciting area to explore. Whether you are looking to eat, shop, party, or just walk around, the places to check out are endless. Here are some great options worth stopping by the next time you go! 

Shop: Urban Outfitters, LF, Anthropologie, Mint Julep, Oona’s (Vintage) 

Club/Bar: Hong Kong, Tommy Doyle’s

Eat: Fire&Ice, Wagamama, Grendyl’s Den, Shabu-Ya, Mr. Bartley’s Gourmet Burgers, Border Cafe

Snack: Boston Tea Stop., Insomnia Cookie, Sweet

Andrea is a sociology major with minors in journalism and women's and gender studies. She is currently finishing her senior year at Brandeis University. She was born and reared in Los Angeles, CA, which does mean that she is a die-hard Laker fan… Sorry Bostonians. When Andrea is not routing on her favorite basketball team, she dedicates her time to her many passions. They include reading and writing about fashion, traveling, exploring new restaurants, spending time with friends, watching reality television (she has a weak spot for Bravo), shopping, and working out.