Join Rob Mariano to explore some of the hidden gems that Beantown has to offer.  When you hear Cambridge you think of Harvard, but this Ivy League neighborhood has more to offer and different ways to get schooled. In this guide to Cambridge, Boston Rob will show you a few new things to do in Boston.

You can watch the full episode of Boston Rob Does Beantown: Things to do in Cambridge, Boston, streaming only on Very Local

THINGS TO DO IN CAMBRIDGE, BOSTON

Cambridge Center for Adult Education

Do you love authenticy? So does Rob and the most authentic person to learn how to make homemade pasta from is Diane Manteca. Diane is a personal chef that has been cooking for over thirty years and holds classes at CCAE. She makes her classes easy to follow for everyone ranging from beginner to professionals, you will learn now to make the meal from start to finish and the fundamentals of it all. 

MKS Knife

A good cook needs good tools and the man see is Adam Simha. In his workshop he makes custom culinary knives, from home cooks to professional chefs he can make the knife of your dreams.  The remarkable pieces he creates with steel, fire and a hammer are mind blowing. Join the growing waitlist for one of his custom knives – a perfect gift for any culinary champion!

NOCA Glass School

This hidden gem is a hub for people to rent space to do their own work but it is also utilized to teach people how to create their own beautiful glass blown pieces. It gets hot in front of the furnace, however, tolerating the heat for a short amount of time is so worth it.  

Red Fox Escape Room

You have probably experienced an escape room before but not like this! Created by MIT’s finest, these rooms were created to test your problem-solving skills. If you love mystery, adventure, and puzzles, you’ll love the mission-driven escape rooms! It’s like starring in a real-life movie where, for one hour, anything and everything can happen!

Graffiti Alley 

Tucked away in the heart of Central Square is where you can find this famous public canvas for artists. This ever-changing mural showcases art from street artists near and far without worry about committing a crime. Modica Way is one of the few places where spray painting is legal and is actually encouraged!

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