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Esplanade / Hatch Shell: WHERE TO GO FOR BEAUTIFUL SCENERY AND A WALK
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  • Updated By moiraistyx on September 3, 2006
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  • View of the Charles River - Boston
    View of the Charles River
    by moiraistyx
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    One of the most beautiful areas in and around Boston is the 17-mile stretch of land along the banks of the Charles River known as the Charles River Basin. About 3 miles (from the Museum of Science to the BU Bridge) of this land is paved and has come to be known by most locals as the Esplanade. The great thing about the Esplanade is that you can walk it, run it, bike it, or skate it. I spent many an evening taking romantic walks along the river on the Esplanade.

    The Esplanade has a long and complex history. The story of it's conception and creation is fascinating. It started out as mud flats and was tranformed into a world-famous riverside park. The parkland was delveloped in stages, over several decades, at great cost and with great effort. In 1890 Charles Eliot came up with the idea of creating this beautiful Bostonian treasure.

    The Esplanade has
    6 miles of walkways and bike paths
    5 miles of riverbank
    3 granite landings
    6 boating docks
    3 boathouses
    1 performance facility (Hatch Shell)
    3 playgrounds and 1 wading pool
    3 softball fields
    3 tennis courts
    2 concession stands
    3 restroom buildings
    5 footbridges over the lagoon
    9 pedestrian bridges over Storrow Drive
    10 memorials and statues
    266 park benches
    1800+ trees

  • Address: Storrow Drive, Boston, MA
  • Phone: (617) 626-4970
  • Directions: Heading North on 93:Take Storrow Drive (exit 26). Heading South on 93:Take Storrow Drive (exit 26A). Using Public Transportation: Take Red Line to Charles (Street)/MGH station or the Green line to Arlington station
  • Website: Website: http://www.mass.gov/dcr/hatch_events.htm

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    Esplanade / Hatch Shell: Sculpture near the Hatch Shell
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  • Updated By kazander on July 8, 2004
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  • Sculpture at the Esplanade - Boston
    Sculpture at the Esplanade
    by kazander
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    We came across this interesting sculpture while walking the esplanade along the Charles River. This beautiful tree lined walk takes you along the banks, past the sailing school, across some small islands, past the Hatch Shell and down past the bridges. Lots of people walk, bike and rollerblade down this paved walkway.
    The Sculpture is of Arthur Fiedler, former conductor of the Boston Pops. A orchestra that plays only "popular" showtunes and such. They play every July 4th at the fireworks festivities. The sculpture is made of layered metal plates.

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    Esplanade / Hatch Shell: FREE FRIDAY FLICKS
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  • Updated By moiraistyx on September 3, 2006
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  • FIREWORKS ON 4TH OF JULY - Boston
    FIREWORKS ON 4TH OF JULY
    by moiraistyx
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    If you happen to be in Boston during the summer and have nothing to do on an early Friday evening, take a walk to the Hatch Shell for Free Friday Flicks. The movies aren't new releases, but most are family friendly. Grab a blanket and some munchies and find a spot on the grass. Get there early, since it gets very crowded, especially if its a Disney movie playing. If my memory serves me right, no alcohol allowed.

  • Address: Storrow Drive, Boston, MA
  • Phone: (617) 626-4970
  • Directions: Heading North on 93: Take Storrow Drive (exit 26). Heading South on 93: Take Storrow Drive (exit 26A). Using Public Transportation: Take Red Line to Charles (Street)/MGH station or the Green line to Arlington sta
  • Website: http://www.mass.gov/dcr/hatch_events.htm

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    Esplanade / Hatch Shell: Walking along the river
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  • Updated By Helga67 on October 31, 2006
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  • Esplanade - Boston
    Esplanade
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    The Esplanade is a long stretch of land along the banks of the Charles River made into a nice park. It is separated from the rest of Boston by Storrow Drive and is only accessible by a number of pedestrian bridges.

    It's a nice place for a stroll along the river and watch the sailboats.
    During summer you can attend free music at the Hatch Memorial Shell (an outdoor stage).

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  • Directions: The best way to reach the park is via the Arthur Fiedler footbridge, which is close to the intersection of Beacon and Arlington Streets in the Back Bay, or via the pedestrian bridge near the Charles/MGH T station (red line).

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    Esplanade / Hatch Shell: Arthur Fiedler's head
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  • Updated By dinhyen on May 29, 2003
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  • Fiedler statue at sunset - Boston
    Fiedler statue at sunset
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    Arthur Fiedler is the longest-serving maestro of the Boston Pops and a nationally renowned figure. His likeless is commemorated in a remarkable statue shaped from thin aluminum plates. The statue is across from the Hatch Memorial Shell, the place to which Fiedler was most closely associated.

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  • Directions: Esplanade Edward Hatch Memorial Shell. Cross Fiedler Memorial Footbridge from the Public Garden.
  • Website: www.pbs.org/wgbh/pops/background/bios/fiedler.html

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    Esplanade / Hatch Shell: Edward Hatch Memorial Shell...
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  • Updated By rids on August 25, 2002
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  • Esplanade / Hatch Shell - Boston
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    Edward Hatch Memorial Shell and the Esplanade
    This is where the Boston Pops Orchestra has the annual 4th of July concert--you may have seen it on television. It is a great waterfront park.

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  • Address: Along Storrow Drive on the Charles River.
  • Other Contact: Take a look at the skyline from

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    Esplanade / Hatch Shell: The Hatch Shell
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  • Updated By dinhyen on October 1, 2002
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  • Boston Blues Festival, Sept 2002 - Boston
    Boston Blues Festival, Sept
    2002
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    Best when there's something going on. This is the place where most of Boston's outdoor musical events are held. The Boston Pops gives a concert here every July 4th.

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  • Directions: Esplanade
  • Website: http://www.state.ma.us/mdc/HatchShellEvents.htm

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    Esplanade / Hatch Shell: Hatch Memorial Shell, Boston
  • By MVMT on August 24, 2002
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    Esplanade / Hatch Shell: free concerts
  • By rusty703 on May 13, 2005
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  • Enjoy free oncerts by the Boston Pops and other performers at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade, which is on the shore of the Charles River just north of Beacon Hill. Best time to go is the 4th of July when they bring out the cannons for an unforgettable rendition of the "Stars and Stripes".

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  • Directions: South shore of Charles River near Beacon Hill

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    Esplanade / Hatch Shell: Boston's Hatch Shell
  • By Tom_Fields on September 17, 2005
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  • The crowd in front of the Hatch Shell - Boston
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    Hatch Shell
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    Here is the city's finest venue for free, live, public entertainment. The Hatch Shell hosts many first-rate, world-famous acts. On my visit, it had an all-star jazz festival with several big name performers.

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  • Address: 23 David G Mugar Way, Boston, MA 02114
  • Phone: 617-727-0488
  • Directions: Take i-93 to Boston, then Storrow Drive West (exit 26). Follow Storrow Drive, bearing right at any exit forks, until you approach the Arthur Fiedler (small orange) footbridge and Copley Square exit.
  • Website: http://www.hatchshell.com/

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