HarborWalk
HarborWalk
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OrlandoMouse
St. Augustine, FL2,239 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Couples
You have to do the Harbor Walk. Boston is famous for it’s harbor from the Tea Party Rebellion to the shipping and warehousing, from the North End to the Southport area there is so much to see. The area is very walkable. I suggest beginning at the Aquarium and head South Cross over by the Boston Tea Party and cut back over toward the water and walk along the area of the Southport. There are pictures of the water area, boats, and buildings along the way to take. You could end your walk at the harpoon Brewer and then begin your walk back, see if you can find the carousel as you travel back to the North End. The waterfront is fantastic and you should make a point to take a walk here. And best of all – it is free.
Written October 26, 2023
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Karen P
6 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Couples
We have walked the freedom trail several times when our children were younger. We had never done the Harborwalk, I had never heard of it before seeing it spoken of on this site. It was a fun walk.
Written September 24, 2023
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Turtle5954
Warrington, UK1,889 contributions
Oct. 2022
A lovely walk all around the harbor area, very cold and windy day so several pit stops in cafes etc were essential
Written February 3, 2023
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Jazz Gumbo
London, UK812 contributions
Oct. 2022
We were lucky, unbelievable warm days in October to stroll by the river, so very enjoyable views along the walkways. Take it, enjoy it.
Written October 18, 2022
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lknoodles
Sheboygan, WI38 contributions
Aug. 2022
We walked the harbor every day. It's very safe and walkable. Lots of great views of the harbor and the city.
Written October 15, 2022
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RJTO
Toronto, Canada50 contributions
Sep. 2022
The harborwalk which extends along the harbour front allows visitors to see both the city & the harbour. It shows what is possible when working harbours are returned to the public for the enjoyment of walking, sitting & taking it all in.
Written September 28, 2022
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Steven F
Moscow, ID21 contributions
Sep. 2022
A great way to see the bay and explore the history of Boston Harbor. And the fresh seafood at historic restaurants is enough reason to be there.
Written September 25, 2022
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Patrick S
Davie, FL1,253 contributions
Aug. 2022
We were here by boat and the view from the dock was terrific. Beautiful city and the great weather helped a lot. The parks were really nice plus a city to walk.
Written August 17, 2022
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Ari M
Winnipeg, Canada32 contributions
Jul. 2022
Went for a walk after dinner near Long Wharf and found a live band playing on a floating stage behind the Boston Harbor Hotel. We managed to find a table, had a drink and watched a set of a great little band. All free, except the drinks (and food if you want).
Written August 6, 2022
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Miriam B
5 contributions
Jun. 2022 • Couples
The harbour walk and a cruise around the harbour.There were plenty of nice places to eat along the harbour.
Written June 30, 2022
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cymru1Wales
Wales720 contributions
Can you walk there from the airport during 3 hour layover ?
ImaFoodie
Miami, FL95 contributions
No you cannot walk to this location from the airport. Depending on the time and traffic, you can take an Uber, Lyft, Taxi, Ferry (drops you off at the Aquarium) or Train.
Can you have a small impromptu wedding on the HarborWalk stairs in Seaport?
robbi25
New York, New York58 contributions
agree that the city of boston would have to approve
breaky4040
Milton, WA
Is the Boston harborwalk available for walking 24 hours a day?
Robert F
Boston, MA73 contributions
Yes, it is like a sidewalk, open all the time.
ktrip2016
Boston, MA20 contributions
I'd like to know where it starts and if there is free parking at the start.
Effe E
Venezia239 contributions
We started our walk almost a mile from Long wharf , near North End direction Boston Harbor trade centre
We di It Every Morning from Boston Harbor to the city
Not seen any free parking near North End, maybe in the Harbor side but not sure because we didn' t have.
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Frequently Asked Questions about HarborWalk
- Hotels near HarborWalk:
- (3.55 km) Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Seaport District
- (3.59 km) Hampton Inn Boston Seaport District
- (4.88 km) Clarendon Square
- (4.29 km) Aisling
- (6.25 km) The Verb Hotel
- Restaurants near HarborWalk:
- (0.17 km) Dunkin'
- (0.21 km) Burger King
- (4.35 km) Mike's City Diner
- (4.87 km) Mike & Patty's
- (4.99 km) SRV Restaurant
- Attractions near HarborWalk:
- (0.24 km) Commonwealth Museum
- (0.47 km) John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library
- (0.42 km) Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate
- (2.19 km) Mobsters and Lobsters
- (5.36 km) Freedom Trail