Cambridge, Massachusetts was settled in 1630 and was incorporated as a town in 1636. It became a city in 1846. Today it is home to Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It offers diverse attractions for all tastes, needs and budgets and is a great city for getting around by bike.
Although Cambridge is a college town it has much more to offer the residents and visitors in the community. The MIT Museum has a number of hands-on exhibits and rotating works to see. Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology is one of the oldest museums in the world dedicated to anthropology. The Tales of Olde Cambridge Walking Tour is a great way to see the sites and learn the history along the way.
Rainfall averages around Cambridge remain fairly constant throughout the year (around 3 to 4 inches each month). Summers are mild with high temperatures that stay around 70F. Winters can get extremely cold with low temperatures that fall well into the teens.
There are plenty of cheap flights available to Cambridge through Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston just a couple of miles from the city. Cheap airline tickets from New York can start around $125 US. Flying in from Los Angeles will cost a bit more but cheap airline tickets can cost about $250 US.
You can find a wide range of accommodations available round Cambridge - from the plush and modern to the plain and simple. There is something to meet ever need and taste. Cheap hotels in Cambridge can start around $150 US.