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A nature reservation covering 950 acres along both sides of the Charles River offers bicycle and jogging paths, 12 tennis courts, six swimming pools and the popular Hatch Memorial Shell with live concerts.

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Sundaram R

3111

Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

Walk along Charles river

Long walk on the banks of Charles is a great experience.the skyline of Boston is awesome from Cambridge side.one can a the best view of world famous MIT while walking.this is one of the best walks along the river I have made .allot best quality...More

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Nomad0921

Wellfleet, Massachusetts

333126

Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

Fantastic early morning running venue!

I was in Cambridge for a business meeting and was fortunate enough to be able to run the Charles River prior to the meeting. Even though it was an early fall day, at 6:30 there were many runners walkers and bikers on the path by...More

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HayleyNZ87

Wellington, New Zealand

34155

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Gorgeous

Lovely place to walk along and visit. Very picturesque and a nice place to stroll while visiting Boston.

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sanjay4

Jaipur, India

5017

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

What a beautiful place !

serene view and set up is so mesmerizing that your trip can not be completed without walking by the river Charles! By the MIT and towards Science museum, the walk is amazing!

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Robert W

Jonestown

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Great city

Went for the 4th of July show-it was wonderful! The friendliest city I ever visited. People are so kind and helpful. It was very hot, would like to visit again when it isn't 100 degrees outside!

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Luistapiasanchez

Newton, Massachusetts

4016

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Good place for hiking

This is one of the most traditional attraction in Boston and around counties. Is a wonderful place to know more about Boston with amazing gardens, trees. Furthermore is a good place to see several nautical sports and wild life. Highly recomended

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Mitra V

Hyderabad, India

5413

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Beautiful river bank with a lot of activities

Amazing view from the bridge and the river side walk. Few restaurants close by. Great place to have a jog or a run.

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Fearless731688

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Beautiful river!

Was able to take an evening boat ride along the Charles River at the beginning of the fall, and the views are breathtaking, both by day and night. Getting to see the sun set over Boston from the water was lovely!

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jackiesamy

Miami, Florida

9021

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

nice to sail during summer time

has a lot of activities and there is sailing and kayaks activities,, noice weather in september. ther is some other riverboats

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Denise S

Boston, Massachusetts

213

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Enjoy by Boat, by Foot, or by Bicycle

The Charles River is the perfect setting to enjoy the best of Boston, on or off the water. Bring your bike, your sneakers, or rent a kayak or SUP. The area around Cambridge is ideal for leisure activities, and a great way to get a...More

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mahalakshmi2018

I would like to know how far is the boarding point from the holiday inn Brookline? Are there any afternoon or evening trips scheduled for June 8/9

May 10, 2018|

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There is a train nearby called Saint Paul that can leave you at the airport. It is located crossing the street from the hotel. The mbta (train) closes at midnight.