Cambridge

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Snuggly located just north of the city, across the Charles River, Cambridge is home to Harvard, MIT, and Kendall Square ("the most innovative square mile on the planet" due to a high concentration of entrepreneurial start-ups). Here you will see eclecticism at its finest: world-renowned scholars rubbing elbows with African drumming dancers, food trucks parking around the corner from cult-worthy restaurants, breathtaking panoramic Charles River views blending with brightly-colored, culturally-expressive murals, and four centuries worth of compounded history abutting the stark contrast of modern architecture. With a not-so-subtle nod to the European tradition and flair for all things "Square," Cambridge is elegantly divided up into diverse neighborhoods, all offering unique personalities and providing ample variety for dining, shopping, entertainment, and culture. Cambridgeport, East Cambridge, North Cambridge, and West Cambridge break way for Central Square, Harvard Square, Inman Square, Kendall Square, and Porter Square. Those interested in Cambridge's Real Estate market can find single-family homes for $895,000 - $8.25 million and condos ranging from $390,000 - $3.45 million. Baulking at these prices will prove futile as you explore Cambridge and join the collective opinion of all Cantabrigians: You won't regret it!