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Cambridge

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Best things to do in Cambridge

1 curated attractions in Cambridge, Canada. Handpicked for every kind of traveler.

Best time

May - September

Average temp

11°C/52°F

Budget

Expensive

Safety

Generally safe

About Cambridge

Cambridge is a university city that leans heavily into its academic heritage, with the university's roots stretching back to the thirteenth century. The colleges, particularly Trinity, Pembroke, and Downing, dominate the skyline, creating a setting that draws in tourists and scholars alike. The River Cam winds through the city, inviting visitors to try their hand at punting, while the Fitzwilliam Museum showcases art and antiquities that are often more impressive than the average visitor anticipates. The presence of the Science Park points to a modern edge within this historical context, making the city a blend of scholarly pursuits and contemporary innovation. People actually come for the chance to explore some of the oldest academic buildings in the English-speaking world and to soak in the atmosphere of intellectualism, punctuated by cyclists zipping across cobbled streets.

Who it's for

Ideal for those who appreciate history, architecture, and the quirks of academia. If you're not a fan of bicycles or prefer sprawling urban environments, you might find the city a tad too quaint and the crowds a bit too scholarly for your taste.

Getting around

Public transport: Good

  • The city centre is compact enough to walk end to end in about twenty minutes
  • Buses run frequently, and cycling is the quickest way to navigate, though you may need to dodge the occasional tourist
  • The nearest major train station is about a mile from the university, with services to London taking an hour
African Lion Safari

African Lion Safari

Safaris & game reserves

Where to eat in Cambridge

The places worth planning a meal around.

The Eagle pub

The Eagle pub

British · $$

★ 4.4 · 7,724 reviews

The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie

The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie

British · $$$

★ 4.4 · 2,645 reviews

The Cambridge Blue

The Cambridge Blue

British · $$

★ 4.5 · 2,511 reviews

The Cambridge Chop House

The Cambridge Chop House

British · $$$

★ 4.4 · 2,198 reviews

The Pint Shop

The Pint Shop

British · $$

★ 4.3 · 1,921 reviews

Midsummer House⭐⭐ Michelin

Midsummer House

Modern British · $$$$

★ 4.7 · 754 reviews

Things to do in Cambridge

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