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The Charles River is where they hold the 4th of July Fireworks every year. The city of Boston puts on quite a display! Tons of boats put down anchor, some even tie themselves together, to watch the show. The Boston Pops play at the Hatch shell and the fireworks are choreographed to the music. Leave a Comment Directions: Storrow Drive / Memorial Drive
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What is it about a body of water that makes you feel so peaceful when you look at it? If you're walking around the city, cross one of the bridges over Starrow Drive and check out the Charles River and the boats on it. You'll wanna put on your topsiders, pop up the collar on your Lacoste shirt and realize..."Hey, I look foolish like this, too!" Leave a Comment Directions: Storrow Drive / Memorial Drive
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If you're in Boston when it's warm, spend a day on the water. Take a sailing lesson at the Community Boating boat house on the Esplanade along the Charles River. You needn't be a resident to take advantage of Boston's great sailing program.
I believe they have a day rate, but I think it may cost almost as much as the 30 day membership, which is $80. It may be a little steep for some, but if you're here for a week or more, it's well worth it! Besides, some people spend that much on just dinner & drinks! Once you've joined, all instruction is free. You can also get a 2-day pass for kayak rental for $50.
You will meet the friendliest people at the boat house who are eager to teach you sailing skills. You can enjoy the skyline, and the beautiful Esplanade, or people-watch as walkers, joggers and roller-bladers glide along the river bank. You might even catch a concert at the Hatch Shell from the boat.
After completing orientation (takes about an hour), you can request informal instruction by putting your name in at the dock house. Experienced sailors voluntarily take students out to show them how to sail. Usually, it's only a short wait before someone agrees to take you out.
If you complete the Rigging class and Shore I class, you can take your solo test (an oral quiz) to sail by yourself on calm days. To sail by yourself when the wind is strong, you need the Shore II class and you need to take the Helmsman test (sailing on the water). Leave a Comment Address: 21 David Mugar Way, Boston, MA 02114Phone: 617-523-1038Directions: On the Charles River, just east of the Hatch Shell. Take the Red Line to Charles/MGH Station. Walk over the footbridge crossing Storrow Drive to the shore of the Charles. Community Boating will be right in front of you.Website: http://www.community-boating.org/
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The most beautiful view of Boston is from the Cambridge side of the Charles, especially at sunset and at night. Here many tree-shaded bench give an expansive and unobstructed view of the Boston skyline across the river. At night the soft, colorful reflections on the water impart a romantic feel to the scene (but you didn't hear that from me :) Leave a Comment Directions: Along Memorial Drive on either side of Massachusetts Ave.
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Boston, being situated on the Atlantic Ocean, has some pretty waterways running through the city.. Go for a walk along them if you have some time. There's a nice area near MIT that's on the water.. Leave a Comment Directions: All over the place..
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The Charles River separates Boston from Cambridge. It`s beautiful & you can often see the Harvard Crew rowing in the river. You can also walk or exercise along the river on both sides on it. Rollerbladers, bicyclers, & joggers are a constant scene. In the summertime, you can also try kayaking, sailing or windsurfing. Other facilities include 6 swimming pools, 12 tennis courts, & a fitness course.
This is a great place to take pictures as well. Leave a Comment Directions: Between Boston & Cambridge. To cross the river on foot, try the Mass Ave bridge from Copley.
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Walk across CHARLES RIVER.
From here you get the best view of the city skyline & the T as well! Leave a Comment
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After Cheers we go to the shore of Charles River and stay there a while in the sun.
We where not the only tourists here. Leave a Comment
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Perhaps one of the most famous rowing regattas in the US, the Head of the Charles is a great opportunity to not only watch the races but take part in the festivities that surround the area as well. Leave a Comment
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