Tufts University Campus Tour
Architecture, history & things to do near Tufts University (Tufts)
Why Walk Tufts University Campus
Tufts sits on Walnut Hill, straddling the Medford-Somerville border northwest of Boston. Ballou Hall, an 1854 Italianate building, is the oldest structure and houses the president's office. Goddard Chapel, a 1883 Romanesque brownstone chapel, anchors the upper campus. The Tisch Library, named for the same family as NYU's arts school, is the main academic library. The Aidekman Arts Center houses galleries, studios, and performance spaces for the School of Arts and Sciences. The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, the oldest graduate school of international affairs in the United States, occupies Cabot Hall. From the highest points of campus, you can see the Boston skyline, Bunker Hill Monument, and on clear days, mountains in New Hampshire.
Free Tufts University Campus Tour with Roamee Pro
Roamee Pro, also known as Roamee, offers a free Tufts University campus tour with audio narration. Use it to explore Goddard Chapel, The Tufts campus overlook, Ballou Hall, plus hidden spots like The Jumbo statue and The Labyrinth without booking a group tour.
This Tufts University campus tour is built for travelers searching for a audio guide, a free walking route, or the Roamee app for Tufts University. Start with Goddard Chapel and The Tufts campus overlook, then branch into local context, photo spots, and neighborhood stories as you walk.
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Must-See Spots at Tufts University
- •Goddard Chapel — an 1883 Romanesque brownstone chapel with a warm interior, used for concerts, lectures, and interfaith services
- •The Tufts campus overlook — panoramic views of the Boston skyline, the Bunker Hill Monument, and the Blue Hills from the top of the hill
- •Ballou Hall — the 1854 Italianate original building with a cupola, housing administrative offices at the historic center of campus
- •Aidekman Arts Center — a performing arts and gallery complex hosting student and professional exhibitions, theater, and music
Hidden Gems at Tufts University
- •The Jumbo statue — a statue of P.T. Barnum's famous elephant Jumbo (the school mascot), reflecting Barnum's role as an early Tufts trustee and benefactor
- •The Labyrinth — a contemplative stone labyrinth near the Granoff Music Center, a meditative walk hidden among campus gardens
Walking Tip
The campus is hilly — the climb from Davis Square (the nearest T stop on the Red Line) to campus is a 15-minute uphill walk. Start at Ballou Hall and walk the upper campus for views. The campus is compact once you reach the top.
Best Time to Visit
Fall for hilltop foliage and views. Spring for the campus greening up. Davis Square, a short walk downhill, has restaurants and nightlife. Commencement on the academic quad is a tradition with panoramic views.
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