Among Boston ’s many fabled squares and neighborhoods, Davis Square has established itself as one of the most vibrant – a destination for strolling, shopping, dining, art and cultural events.

Davis Square is a strong commercial center with high tech, health care, financial services and non-profit organizations. Adjacent to Tufts University , Davis Square is just minutes by subway to Harvard, MIT and downtown Boston .

In 1997, Davis Square was named one of the top 15 “hippest” neighborhoods in the entire country. Residents in and around the square can leave their cars at home and enjoy city life at its best. Visitors to Davis Square can use the Red Line subway stop or the MBTA bus lines.

Davis Square is home to The Somerville Theater, listed on the National Register of Historic

Places, and known citywide as a venue for independent and mainstream films, and wonderful concerts. Across the street, Johny D’s Uptown serves up great food along with nationally known jazz, Cajun & blues bands.

From upscale to down home, the choices for dining out are eclectic and intriguing. Whether you’re hankering for Asian or American, Indian or Italian, Mexican or Mediterranean , Davis Square will please every taste.

With over half a dozen cafés, Davis Square is prime people-watching territory for the coffee and cannoli crowd. Home to academics, artists, students and musicians, Davis Square attracts a culturally rich and diverse population.

Davis Square hosts the weekly Somerville Farmer’s Market and many ongoing street fairs and festivals. On summer nights, locals and visitors alike line up for ribs and catfish at Redbone’s Barbecue. Those in a beer and burger mood head to the legendary 1941 Rosebud Diner.

After all that eating and sipping, you can finish with a double-scoop cone. And then it’s time to stroll over to the Minuteman Bikeway and work it off all the way to Bedford !

Whether you’re looking for a book or a guitar, a CD or a sarong, a bargain or a splurge, it’s all at Davis Square .