Kendall Square's Innovation Transformation
New for 2024! Learn the history of this innovative neighborhood
What to Expect
Duration, Distance, Terrain
1.5 hours
1 mile at a moderate pace, stopping at various sites along the tour
Mostly flat surfaces and little to no inclines
About
The Kendall Square area has exploded with new development and is one of the hottest commercial real estate markets in the country. A center for innovation, it boasts offices for Google, Akamai, Biogen, Microsoft, Facebook, and more. This recent boom has been accompanied by the construction of new living spaces, restaurants, and hotels.
In the early 20th century, Kendall Square was home to electric power plants, factories, and the Kendal Boiler and Tank Company. It remained MIT’s industrial backyard after it arrived in 1916. Once planned to be the home of NASA's Electronics Research Center, Kendall Square was a ghost town by the 1980s. Today, it boasts a thriving live/work/play environment that is integrated with its academic neighbor and home to many startups.
Meeting location:
Meet your guide in the plaza next to the outbound entrance to the Kendall/MIT MBTA station, in front of the Marriott Hotel, Main Street Cambridge
Finding Your Guide: All guides carry an 8×11 sign that says “Boston By Foot Walking Tours.”
Nearest Accessible MBTA Station: Kendall / MIT (Red line)
What to bring
Comfortable shoes, dress for the weather, water bottle
Address
87 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, MA, 02108
Pricing
| Member | Free |
| Adult | $18.82 |
| Child | $10.50 |
| Child under 6 | Free |
| Private Tour | $210 |
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 0.5 hours before the start time.
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