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Located only 10 minutes from the prestigious Harvard University and 30 minutes from downtown Boston, Cambridge Highlands gives residents a slice of suburbia next door to the funky, urban parts of Cambridge. The area is also close to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Lesley University. Safe streets and strong schools attract families here, while access to public transit makes for easy commutes. Well-manicured public parks surround the area, including the scenic grounds of Fresh Pond. Locals flock to beautiful Fresh Pond to let their pets roam free at the dog park or take a relaxing stroll around the lake. Though the neighborhood tends to be quiet, nightlife and restaurants are plentiful in nearby Porter and Davis Squares, along with the cultural offerings of Harvard Square farther south.