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Campus Life

Charles River

The Harvard University campus is located on the Charles River in historic Cambridge, Massachusetts. The area surrounding campus, Harvard Square, is the ultimate college setting, with bookstores and coffeehouses, restaurants and street performers, historic landmarks, and music and clothing stores. Downtown Boston, just four subway stops from campus, has many more restaurants, and museums, theaters, and dance clubs. Students who wish to venture farther from campus can explore New England's historic villages, beautiful mountains, lakes, and beaches by signing up for daytrips scheduled by the Activities Office each summer.

But it is the green lawns and towering trees of Harvard Yard that provide the ideal setting for study and reflection. Summer School courses meet in or near historic Harvard Yard and the University's libraries, museums, and athletic facilities are within easy walking distance of residences and classrooms. Many residences, classroom buildings, and views of campus are pictured in the photo tour.

Read more about Housing and Events and Activities in this section.

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