Somerville vacation rentals

Somerville, where cultures meet on the squares

This nugget of central Boston is fascinating place. From the patriotic sights of Prospect Hill to the quirky sculptures of Davis Square, it rings with such a multicultural vibe that you could almost be forgiven for wondering if you were even in Massachusetts at all. There are New Orleans jazz fests and Bavarian beer blowouts in the yearly calendar, and Thai tapas joints and Mexican fajita holes down the streets, all mingling with bohemian coffee haunts between the Boston rowhouses and stylish Somerville vacation rentals.

Activities and attractions in Somerville

Are you hoping to find top things to see and do while you're in town? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable vacation rental, you'll want to check out everything that makes Somerville a fun spot to vacation. Here are some of the top attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

• New England Aquarium (3.2 mi / 5.2 km)
• Encore Boston Harbor (1.7 mi / 2.8 km)
• Boston Marathon Finish Line (2.8 mi / 4.5 km)
• Harpoon Brewery (4.3 mi / 7 km)
• Samuel Adams Brewery (5.1 mi / 8.2 km)
• Franklin Park Zoo (5.7 mi / 9.2 km)

Get multicultural in Somerville

Whether you're jigging in the October jazz fest or getting a dose of the old vaudeville in Davis Square, you can rest assured that Somerville has plenty of classic American entertainments up its sleeve. Then comes the multicultural edge of the place, popping up in the form of Cuban dance nights and global DJ shows, in quirky Danish toy workshops and carbon-neutral hipster cafés that seem plucked straight out of London. Somerville's shopping is also great, thanks to the boho boutiques of the Mystic River developments, while Somerville vacation rentals on Prospect Hill boast awesome sunset views over downtown Boston.

Somerville is perfect in summer

To really feel the beating pulse of this bohemian enclave of Boston city at its most lively, be sure to go in search of those Somerville vacation rentals during the summertime. Between June and August, the town erupts with festivals and ad hoc arts shows. It's when you'll hear the sound of jazz echoing through the streets, and get to wallow on the banks of the Mystic River in open-air cafés with the other residents of the district. It simply can't be beaten for entertainment.

Between the city and the Mystic River in Somerville

While the eastern side of Somerville is dominated by the high-rises of downtown Boston, the north side of the district is given over to the meanders of the Mystic River. Here, state reservations and parks have running tracks and boating piers aplenty. However, the closest real wilderness to Somerville is surely up with the Middlesex Fells Reservation. Sprawling over 2,500 acres, it's got cross-country ski routes, pine forests, sailing lakes, and more than 100 miles of demarked hiking paths.

How to get to and around Somerville

Fly into Logan International Airport (BOS), the closest airport, located 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from the city center. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you can also fly into Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base), which is 4.1 mi (6.5 km) away.

Consider catching the metro at Assembly Station or Davis Station to easily get around the city.