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A local guide to hot spots around campus.

We asked the Lesley community for their top picks on where to dine in Boston and Cambridge. Here's our must-do list for new undergrads to help you make the most of your time here.

Porter Square

 Home to one of our three tri-campuses and major open-air shopping center of the same name.

 

Davis Square (1.0 mi)

An eclectic mix of restaurants & nightlife.

 

Harvard Square (1.6 mi)

How do you like them apples?

Central Square (2.2 mi)

Where Cambridge locals go for food & fun.

Kendall Square (2.8 mi)

An epicenter of technology & innovation.

Allston Village (3.0 mi)

A young, diverse, food-centric area.
 

Assembly Row (3.4 mi)

Recently developed outdoor shopping district.

Back Bay (3.4 mi)

A downtown hub of shopping & scenery and home of the Boston Common and Newbury Street.

 

Union Square (3.4 mi)

A hip, bustling hub of food, music, and culture.

 

North End (4.3 mi)

Pizza, pasta, & Italian fare.
 

Coolidge Corner (4.5 mi)

A small-town, Main Street feel, right on Boston’s doorstep.

 

Fenway Park (4.8 mi)

Home of the iconic Fenway Park, bustling restaurants, & shopping.

 

 

South End (6.2 mi)

A corridor of quaint boutiques & fine dining in the heart of Boston.
 

Hyde Square (6.4 mi)

Diverse eateries and vibrant nature.
 

Jamacia Plain - "JP" (6.8 mi)

Suburban gem on the outskirts of Boston.

 

Mission Hill (7.1 mi)

Small college neighborhood packed with character.

 

Seaport (7.5 mi)

A waterfront mecca of technology & dining.

 

South Boston "Southie" (8.2 mi)

Historically Irish-American  neighborhood with a vibrant nightlife.