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Fluff! A New England Delicacy

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On May 14, 1920, H. Allen Durkee and Fred L. Mower, veterans of WWI and graduates of Swampscott High School, started making Marshmallow Fluff! They began by cooking at night and selling door-to-door in Somerville, MA. By 1930, their business had grown significantly, becoming the largest distributor of marshmallow cream in New England.  Originally, Marshmallow […]

College Move-In Tips

People strolling through a gate at Harvard University

College move-in day can be stressful enough, which is why we can help that move in transition be a little smoother! Somerville neighbors a variety of schools and universities in the area, along with an assortment of stores offering home goods, clothes, electronics, supplies, and more. Here are a couple stores near us that will […]

Exploring Local Breweries

beers from aeronaut brewing near Cambria hotel in Somerville

Whether you’ve visited Boston in the past 10 years or not, one thing is becoming abundantly clear – Boston is as much “Beer”town as it is Beantown. With the craft beer scene still playing a large part of driving the local economy, breweries are a third space that both locals and tourists alike can enjoy. […]

Battle of the Breweries!

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All of your favorite local craft brewers in one spot?! Yep, you read that right! Sunny and 60 here in Somerville and nothing says happy weekend like cracking open a cold one!

Eat, Drink, Be Happy (hour)!

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Nestled into the hustle and bustle of Somerville, Barra serves authentic Mexico City cuisine coupled with a full Mezcal bar!

It’s Move-In Time!

Edward Mallinckrodt Laboratory at Harvard University

Move-in dates for area universities, such as Harvard, MIT, and Tufts University, are just around the corner! Whether you’re a freshman moving into your first dorm at college or a parent dropping off your new college student, it’s always a nerve-wracking time getting everything ready and prepared for the big move-in. Luckily, we’re conveniently located […]

Exterior view of Harvard Memorial Church, behind leafless trees
Two people browsing a map of the Green Line in Union Square, MA
Neon sign over the entryway of Rosebud American Kitchen & Bar
Interior view of Porter Square Books, a bookstore in Cambridge, MA
People strolling through a gate at Harvard University
Porter Square station near Harvard in Cambridge
Display shelves and boxes of vinyls at a record store in Somerville, MA
Sandwich and chips on a retro-style tray at a Harvard Square place to eat
John Harvard statue in Harvard Yard at Harvard University
General Store shelves filled with snacks at Vinal Bakery in Somerville, MA
Neon sign for Brown's Bar-B-Q hanging over cooks in the kitchen
customers ordering at Vinal Bakery and General Store
Alden and Harlow restaurant in Somerville, MA, packed with customers
Retro-style writing on the front windows of a general store in Somerville
Vibrant green trees over a walking and bike trail in Somerville, MA
Purple lemonade and an elegant brownie at a Somerville bakery
Marquee for The Rockwell Davis Square Theatre
Woman shopping for fresh peaches at Bow Market in Somerville, MA
union square station near Cambria hotel in Somerville
Man checking out at an independent coffee roaster in Somerville, MA
Neon sign over the entryway for Diesel Cafe restaurant in Somerville, MA
People selecting fresh fruit at Bow Market in Somerville, MA
People shopping outdoors at Bow Market in Somerville, MA
Overflowing carts of live plants and bags of soil at Ricky's Flower Market
Harvard Gates at Harvard University
The Coop bookstore sign near Harvard in Cambridge
Nighttime exterior view of Cambria's hotel in Somerville-Boston
Red corner sofa and wall art in a lounge area at Cambria in Somerville, MA
Top-down view of pizzas at our Italian restaurant in Somerville, MA
Shelves stocked with grab-and-go snacks at our hotel near Boston, MA
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Music posters decorating a wall at a Somerville record store
game room at Cambria hotel in Somerville
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Fitness center with various equipment at the Cambria in Somerville
interior of the fitness facility at Cambria hotel in Somerville
interior of the fitness facility at Cambria hotel in Somerville
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Sunset and exterior of Cambria Somerville hotel in Somerville, MA
Lounge area in the lobby of Cambria's hotel in Somerville, MA
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Dark game room with billiards, foosball, pinball, and virtual golf
lobby inside Cambria hotel in Somerville
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Bed, seating, and a large window in a room at our Somerville hotel
Large sofa next to a bed at our hotel in the Somerville, MA area
Dresser, TV, and a corner mirror in a room at our hotel near Boston, MA
Large bed in a private sleeping area at our hotel in Somerville, Mass.
Details in a room at our pet friendly hotel in Somerville, MA
Large seating and dining areas in a room at our hotel near Boston, Mass.
Small table and chairs next to a large window at our Camberville, MA hotel
Food prep area and a lounge chair in a Somerville, Mass. hotel room
Glass shower, toilet, and a large counter at our hotel near Boston, Mass.
Large, spa-like tub and a glass shower at Cambria in Somerville-Boston
Large TV over a dresser in a hotel room at Cambria Somerville in MA
Woman making the bed with a smile at Cambria's hotel in Somerville, MA
Woman on the phone at the front desk of our hotel in Somerville, Mass.
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Man laughing in a back room at Cambria in Somerville-Boston
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Man in a suit smiling at Cambria hotel in Somerville-Boston
Woman checking in a guest at Cambria hotel in Somerville-Boston