hang out.

An easy day- outing, Harvard Square has plenty of hang out hideaways perfect for you to spend a relaxing afternoon with a friend, a good book, or maybe even your algebra homework.

 

A Harvard Square staple for a number of years, Herrell's Ice Cream offers numerous inventive and homemade ice cream makes it stand out among typical ice cream shops. A Massachusetts company, Herrell's is popular among the student crowd especially for the “smoosh-ins” (toppings 'smooshed in ice cream), and their heavenly homemade chocolate whipped cream. Open 7 days a week till midnight.

Relax with a good book and a warm cup of Darjeeling tea at the Moroccan themed Algiers Coffee House located on Brattle Street. Perfect for a solitary afternoon break or to sample the Middle Eastern dishes with friends in the heart of Cambridge.

For another venue that provides a quiet cup of joe and a treat, try La Creperie at 1154 Massachusetts Avenue. Great espresso drinks and nutella crepes, this place will make reading your bio textbook that much more enjoyable.

Blend in with the Crimson crowd at Harvard's Widener Library. A bit larger than Tisch, and with plenty of tables and comfy areas to study or read, the library will provide a change of scenery to your study habits and the collegiate aura might find its way into your homework.

 

Clockwise from the top: Herrel's; La Creperie; Widener Library; Algiers Coffee House