Brattle Street / Tory Row

Brattle Street, known historically as "Tory Row," is one of the most beautiful residential streets in New England. Before the American Revolution, wealthy Loyalist families built grand Georgian mansions along this tree-lined street. When war broke out, the Tories fled and patriot leaders moved in — George Washington headquartered at the Longfellow House (105 Brattle). Today, the street retains its aristocratic charm with impeccably preserved 18th and 19th-century homes, mature trees, and a walkable connection from Harvard Square to Mount Auburn Cemetery.

• 1.Start at Harvard Square and walk west toward Mount Auburn Cemetery
• 2.Stop at the Longfellow House for a free tour (May-October)
• 3.The Hooper-Lee-Nichols House offers tours — one of Cambridge's oldest homes
• 4.Look for the historical plaques on each mansion
• 5.The walk to Mount Auburn Cemetery takes about 25 minutes