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Davis Square

Davis Square is a lively Somerville square centered on a Red Line station, independent businesses, and neighborhood arts. Its character comes through most clearly in the meeting of Holland Street, Elm Street, and College Avenue around the transit.

Davis Square

Why go

Davis Square makes its case through the meeting of Holland Street, Elm Street, and College Avenue around the transit hub. Notice that detail first at Davis Square. Afterward, compare it with murals, small venues, and storefronts that distinguish the square from central Cambridge. The pairing at Davis Square explains a lively Somerville square centered on a Red Line station, independent businesses, and neighborhood arts. Choose Davis Square when those features fit your interests. Give Davis Square.

What to look for

  • The meeting of Holland Street, Elm Street, and College Avenue around the transit hub.
  • Murals, small venues, and storefronts that distinguish the square from central Cambridge.

Useful to know

  • Visit in daylight for the clearest reading of the architecture, landscape, and surrounding streets.
  • Pair this stop with nearby sights instead of crossing the city for it alone.

Your next visit

Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.

Outdoor visit · 30–90 min

World planning estimate; admission, opening, visit duration and access need checking.

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