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Harvard Square and Central Square, Cambridge

Three long-standing Cambridge shops between Central and Harvard Squares, from a Mass Ave used-vinyl institution to a punk and metal specialist.

Walkable · 3 stops · about 1.5 miles. Every stop is close enough to walk. The whole route is about 3 miles or less, so you can leave the car behind. What do route types mean?

The 3 stops

1. 1. Cheapo Records

   Cambridge · Rock, World · $

   Central Square fixture for over four decades with legendary $1 45s boxes.

   Tip: The dollar 45s boxes are worth digging through slowly.

   538 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA

   Hours

   Monday	11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
   Tuesday	11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
   Wednesday	11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
   Thursday	11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
   Friday	11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
   Saturday	11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
   Sunday	11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

   See it in the app Map +1 617-354-4455

2. 2. Planet Records

   Harvard Square · General, Rock · $$

   Long-running Harvard Square shop buying and selling used vinyl, CDs and DVDs across many genres, including a deep classical and obscure-records corner.

   Tip: Open every day from 11 AM, and it sits a minute from Harvard Square so it pairs easily with other nearby shops.

   144 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

   Hours

   Monday	11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
   Tuesday	11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
   Wednesday	11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
   Thursday	11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
   Friday	11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
   Saturday	11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
   Sunday	11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

   See it in the app Map +1 617-492-0693

3. 3. Armageddon Shop

   Harvard Square · Punk/Indie, Metal · $$

   Harvard Square basement shop loaded with metal, punk, hardcore, and obscure finds, plus a trade-in section.

   Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday. Check the trade-in section for rarities.

   12 Eliot St B, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

   Hours

   Monday	Closed
   Tuesday	Closed
   Wednesday	12:00 - 6:00 PM
   Thursday	12:00 - 6:00 PM
   Friday	12:00 - 6:00 PM
   Saturday	12:00 - 6:00 PM
   Sunday	12:00 - 6:00 PM

   See it in the app Map +1 617-492-1235

Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.

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