Cambridge Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Cambridgeshire, England
About Cambridge
Cambridge brings many images to mind: the breathtaking view of King's College Chapel from across the river Cam, the rich intricacy of Gothic architecture, students cycling to lectures, and lazy summer punting on the River Cam. Cambridge manages to combine its role as an historic city with a world-renowned university and, since the 20th century, an internationally acknowledged centre of excellence for technology and science. TheUniversity of Cambridgewas founded in 1209 by scholars leavingOxfordafter a dispute with townsfolk. They chose the quiet town of Cambridge as a suitable location for study. In the 17th century Cambridge University educated many of the founders of an American university called Harvard, which is also in a place calledCambridge(named after the English university). Cambr
Top Attractions in Cambridge
Explore the best things to see and do in Cambridge:
- ★ADC Theatre
- ★All Saints, Jesus Lane
- ★Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill
- ★Arts Picture House
- ★Arts Theatre
- ★Botanic Garden of Cambridge University
- ★Bourn Windmill
- ★Cambridge Beer Festival
Where to Eat in Cambridge
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cafe Oriental Dumpling Bar
- 🍴Cambridge Blue
- 🍴Cotto Restaurant
- 🍴De Luca Cucina & Bar
- 🍴Fitzbillies
- 🍴Kingston Arms
Where to Stay in Cambridge
- 🏨A&B Guesthouse
- 🏨Cambridge Belfry
- 🏨Cambridge Youth Hostel
- 🏨Duke House
- 🏨Gonville Hotel
- 🏨Hilton Cambridge City Centre
Cambridge Travel Guide Sections
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