2026 Middlesex County Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in February)

By the Charles River lies a land full of inspiration. This is the Massachusetts Institute of Technology—MIT, a pilgrimage site for top scientists and engineers worldwide, and the birthplace of countless world-changing ideas. Standing under the Great Dome of the main building, you’ll notice the air carries a hint of “rationality.” The corridor stretches straight ahead—the endless hallway known as the Infinite Corridor—connecting classrooms, labs, and libraries. It is said that twice a year in spring and autumn, when the angle of the sunset aligns perfectly, light pierces through the entire corridor from end to end. Students call this phenomenon “MIThenge,” as if science and the universe align at that moment. I didn’t get to see the legendary light. But the sunlight still spreads at the corridor’s end, reflecting off the glass walls, shimmering with the warmth of reason. The romance of science is not just a fleeting coincidence of light, but an unquenchable curiosity. Walking east from the main building, you’ll see the futuristic Stata Center. It is the work of architectural genius Frank Gehry—tilted walls, slanting towers, exaggerated angles, like a three-dimensional storm of ideas. Sunlight flows and reflects off the metal exterior, like flashes of inspiration in a genius’s mind; even the shadows have sharp edges of thought. Some say this building “looks like a buggy program,” but MIT people believe “this is what creativity looks like.” Right next to it is the McGovern Institute for Brain Research—a quiet, futuristic glass building. Approaching its silver facade, you can feel another kind of power: an exploration trying to understand “what makes us human,” a convergence of reason and humanity. MIT has no walls; its boundary is the extension of thought. Crossing the Harvard Bridge leads to downtown Boston—on one side is rational Cambridge, on the other, romantic Boston. This bridge is like an invisible link between knowledge and life, experiment and humanities. Perhaps geniuses aren’t far away; they’re discussing quantum physics in classrooms, debugging robotic arms in labs, sketching formulas on napkins in cafes. The charm of MIT lies in its ability to make people believe—the power to change the world begins with a single thought. 📌 Practical Information｜MIT Visit Guide 📍 Location: 77 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA Located by the Charles River, with Boston just across the river. It shares Cambridge with Harvard University, so you can plan visits to both in one day. 🚇 Transportation: Take the Boston Red Line subway to Kendall/MIT Station. If walking from downtown Boston, cross the Harvard Bridge to reach the campus gate directly—the views from the bridge are stunning, offering a panorama of the Boston skyline. 🕰️ Visiting Hours: The campus is open all day, but the main building and some facilities (like libraries and labs) are limited to students, staff, or by appointment. You can book a Campus Tour Monday through Friday, led by current students, for an in-depth understanding of campus culture. Black Diamond Release

Just touched down in Massachusetts, USA—aka the spot that secretly gives off serious European vibes! 😍 For real, strolling through this place had me feeling like I’d teleported to a chill little town on Italy’s coast. Sun on my face, endless ocean views…the whole scene was pure magic. ☀️🌊 From the charming streets to seaside cafés, everything here screams “vacay goals.” If you want that classic, breezy Mediterranean feel—but without actually hopping on a flight to Europe—this Massachusetts gem totally delivers. You can spend the afternoon wandering adorable local shops or catching golden hour with epic waterfront views (don’t skip it, trust me 🌅). Explore Gloucester's waterfront (Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930), or cruise through Rockport’s art-lined Bearskin Neck (Open year-round, most shops 10am–5pm). These towns legit give you a dreamy slice of Italy, right in New England. Bookmark this spot for your next sunny escape. The vibes are sooo good—and you’ll def be snapping pics all day! 📸✨

Let me summarize first: This woman and her friends have visited this Brazilian barbecue restaurant for the third time. Their meat is really great, tender, fragrant and juicy! To be honest, 20USD is a good deal. We always eat a lot every time we go there. For those with a normal appetite, choose 👉Weigh and pay, it is not recommended to choose all you can eat ⚠️There are some precautions below, don’t pay unjustly 💰The restaurant has two charging modes｜👉🏻all you can eat｜👉🏻Charge by weight 📍all you can eat (suitable for David Wong) 50USD per person The waiter will bring a huge skewer to each table to cut the meat. All parts of beef, mutton, chicken, sausages, etc. are available. 📍Weigh and pay (strongly recommended) 20-30USD per person I usually choose to order by weight, because a plate of just over a dozen dollars is enough to fill me up. A plate like the one I took (p12) weighs about 15-17 USD. It may not look like a lot, but it is really filling. 🍴Most recommended ✨Chicken hearts, cheese popsicles, grilled bananas, grilled pineapples Must eat pineapple! For relieving greasiness, eating half a piece can replenish blood and continue to dry meat p2,3,4: Freshly grilled meat, tell the waiter the degree of doneness and fatness you want p5,6: Self-service area: various salads, cooked food, pasta, desserts, etc. p7: Cheese Pops! A must eat! Very delicious, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside p8: fried bananas, push p9,10: Food in the buffet area p11: The first dish I ordered was weighed, and I lost money... It costs 12.99USD per pound if it's half meat and half other ingredients, but here it's 17.99USD per pound. p12: The second plate I ordered was weighed and the price was 12.99USD per pound, which is about 17🔪 p13,14,15: 🥩, part map p16: The weighing price list ⚠️ is very important! ⚠️Remember to take half meat and half other ingredients You can take a plate like me, 50% meat + cheese popsicles + grilled bananas + pineapple (essential for relieving greasiness) 12.99USD per pound 💬First time here, I chose all you can eat, two people ate 100USD+ I learned a lesson the second time. I closed my eyes and chose the weighing mode. It was less than 20USD per person. I was very full. ⚠️ The cakes in the dessert area are charged separately, don't fall into the trap 💰Average consumption: 20USD 📍: Mineirão Steakhouse 📍Address: 100 Ferry St, Malden, MA 02148, United States 🅿️: There is enough parking space outside the restaurant #FebruaryGoodPlaces2025 #Boston #BostonRestaurant #BostonFood #BrazilianBBQ #BostonTravel

MIT can plan an One Day Trip ! You can start from MIT Chapel because it has limited opening schedules. MIT Chapel was built by famous architect and the skylight shines in it very beautiful, deserves to have a look ! Besides of it, outside the campus also has a famous sculpture by Jaume Plensa! #MIT 32 is an interesting building and MIT Media Lab both deserve to take a walk !#MIT campus tour

#Boston #castle I wish I could go back in time to when I was a college student, and I would have loved to study here at Boston College. It's a stunning place, one of the most beautiful colleges I've ever seen in my life. It felt like stepping into the world of Harry Potter or something. The students who study here must be so happy. I swear I would study really hard if I had the chance. Just walking around, I was impressed by the design of each area of the college; all the buildings and gardens are also really beautiful. We've lived in Boston for years and never knew this beautiful place existed nearby. So, we spent hours around the college capturing the charm of this atmosphere. We highly recommend visiting this place if you come to Boston.

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