Overview
Somerville has transformed from the derisively nicknamed "Slummerville" into a thriving urban neighborhood often voted an "All-America City" and the best-run city in Massachusetts. Its 81,000 residents enjoy top-notch dining, drinks, and dancing within a tight-knit residential fabric.
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Before you go
Accommodation
Very few hotels exist in Somerville itself. Budget options near Davis Square start around $99/night. Most travelers stay in Boston or Cambridge.
Culture
Strong arts community with Brickbottom Artists Association, Bow Market artisan vendors, and numerous murals and backyard shrines called "Bathtub Marys."
Food
Exceptional culinary diversity with options under $15 to upscale tasting menus. Ball Square and Davis Square have the highest concentration of affordable eateries.
Nightlife
Vibrant bar and brewery scene including Aeronaut Brewing, Winter Hill Brewing, Somerville Brewing (Slumbrew), and traditional pubs like The Burren.
Transport
MBTA Red Line stops at Davis Square, Porter, and Assembly Row. Green Line extension serves Union Square (opened 2022). Boston transit passes work here.