Davis Square
Davis Square brings together a Red Line station and the nearby West Branch Library on College Avenue.
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Neighborhood Guide
Discover the city through its squares.
Somerville's squares and connecting streets offer many ways to get to know the city. Davis Square brings shops and restaurants together, while the Community Path creates an off-street connection through the city toward East Cambridge.
Overview
Discover Somerville, one place at a time.
Somerville is organized around recognizable squares and neighborhood streets. Davis, Union and Assembly offer different settings, while the Community Path and local parks add options beyond the commercial centers.
- Explore the independent food businesses at Bow Market in Union Square.
- Use the Community Path as a walking and cycling resource, checking current access notices.
- Pair neighborhood walks with Prospect Hill Park or the Somerville Museum.
Housing context
Real estate in Somerville
Somerville publishes separate plans for areas such as Union Square and Assembly Square, so a single description cannot capture every housing...
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Somerville publishes separate plans for areas such as Union Square and Assembly Square, so a single description cannot capture every housing setting. Distinguish an existing home from a proposed development, and examine the actual building, outdoor space and nearby planning activity before deciding.
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Union Square
Bow Market's independent shops and food businesses and Union Square station provide two anchors for exploring Union...
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Bow Market's independent shops and food businesses and Union Square station provide two anchors for exploring Union Square.
Spring Hill
Spring Hill has two distinctive cultural and architectural landmarks: the Somerville Museum and the Round House on...
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Spring Hill has two distinctive cultural and architectural landmarks: the Somerville Museum and the Round House on Atherton Street.
Winter Hill
Broadway is Winter Hill's commercial spine, with Foss Park at the McGrath Highway end of the corridor.
Explore Winter HillTeele Square
Holland Street connects Teele Square toward Davis Square; Lou Ann David Park is a separate outdoor stop on...
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Holland Street connects Teele Square toward Davis Square; Lou Ann David Park is a separate outdoor stop on Broadway.
Ball Square
Ball Square station anchors the square's Green Line connection; nearby Trum Field provides a separate recreation...
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Ball Square station anchors the square's Green Line connection; nearby Trum Field provides a separate recreation landmark on Franey Road.
Assembly Square
Assembly Square pairs Assembly station with Sylvester Baxter Riverfront Park at Assembly Row and Great River Road.
Explore Assembly SquareEast Somerville
East Somerville's East Branch Library on Broadway and Glen Park on Glen Street give a visit civic and outdoor...
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East Somerville's East Branch Library on Broadway and Glen Park on Glen Street give a visit civic and outdoor destinations.
Prospect Hill
Prospect Hill Park and the adjoining Memorial Flag Tower mark the hilltop at Munroe Street and Prospect Hill...
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Prospect Hill Park and the adjoining Memorial Flag Tower mark the hilltop at Munroe Street and Prospect Hill Parkway.
Life in Somerville
Start with a square, then explore the streets and public spaces around it. A visit to Davis Square and a walk along the Community Path...
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Start with a square, then explore the streets and public spaces around it. A visit to Davis Square and a walk along the Community Path reveal different sides of Somerville. City planning resources provide context for areas that are continuing to change.
Lifestyle highlights
- Explore the independent food businesses at Bow Market in Union Square.
- Use the Community Path as a walking and cycling resource, checking current access notices.
- Pair neighborhood walks with Prospect Hill Park or the Somerville Museum.
Dining & coffee
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Somerville Public Schools has a district enrollment process and school-choice information. Contact the Enrollment Office...
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Somerville Public Schools has a district enrollment process and school-choice information. Contact the Enrollment Office about the current grade, application steps and placement criteria. Proximity to a school or a stated preference does not guarantee placement.
Davis station provides a Red Line connection and local bus routes in official MBTA records. The City Mobility Division also...
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Davis station provides a Red Line connection and local bus routes in official MBTA records. The City Mobility Division also documents walking and cycling infrastructure, including the Community Path. Other squares require their own route check; no station or travel time is assumed for every listing.
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Local sources & visitor information
- Assembly Square (opens in a new tab)
- Davis station (opens in a new tab)
- Bow Market (opens in a new tab)
- Somerville Museum (opens in a new tab)
- Somerville Mobility Division (opens in a new tab)
- Prospect Hill Park (opens in a new tab)
- Somerville: learn about the schools (opens in a new tab)
- Somerville kindergarten enrollment information (opens in a new tab)
- Davis Square (opens in a new tab)
- Davis station: official MBTA coordinate record (opens in a new tab)
- City of Somerville: planning division (opens in a new tab)
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