Name: Charles River
Address: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Rating: 4.5

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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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777jmb

Cambridge, Massachusetts

5916

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Any Time of Year, Either Side of the River

At any time of year you can choose either side of the river — for a walk, jog, conversation, photo, etc. and enjoy the best of Boston. With the river as a central (and strangely shaped) artery in the center of the city you can...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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darialyman1968

Cambridge, Massachusetts

192

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Catch the sunset!

During warmer months, friends take a picnic basket and sit along the river to watch the sun go down. But most folk like to run or walk along the expansive bike path. Don't miss all the wild ducks and white geese under the BU bridge

Date of experience: October 2018

Thank darialyman1968

markandsian

Chester, United Kingdom

15573

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Stunning view

Must have walked across this river 6 times and driven over it 6 times as well to various metings. Love,y view great for walking and cycling.

Date of experience: December 2018

1 Thank markandsian

sneha0202

Hyderabad, India

729

Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile

Run alond the rivee

What I loved about my trip to Watertown Is you can run along the river. It's beautiful in the morning

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank sneha0202

Leah v

Chicago, Illinois

16449

Reviewed November 14, 2018

It's Gorgeous

What is there to say? A beautiful, historic river with lots of lovely bridges, magnificent boathouses. Hosts one of the most, if not the most, important regatta in the world each fall.

Date of experience: November 2018

1 Thank Leah v

j0hnmac1314

Inverness, United Kingdom

11735

Reviewed November 12, 2018

Lots happening great running

Easy trails to follow, good for walkers (not the waking dead variety) and cyclists. Rowing is popular from 6am to 9am, lots of other boating going on too. Great views from the Northside to downtown.

Date of experience: November 2018

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970alexanderp

Boston, Massachusetts

631102

Reviewed November 5, 2018

Talk a Walk on the Charles

The Charles River has delightful paved paths, for walking, running, or biking. They are easy to navigate and offer beautiful views of all of the boat traffic on the Charles. Get out and enjoy!

Date of experience: November 2018

1 Thank 970alexanderp

Dillons1203

Tampa, Florida

135

Reviewed October 25, 2018 via mobile

Love our time on the Charles.

We love our time on the Charles, whether he runs it or we stroll, it is always amazing. Boston has so many places to just take it all in and this is certainly one of our favs!

Date of experience: October 2018

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Tom0874

Bellefonte, Pennsylvania

14119

Reviewed October 22, 2018 via mobile

A gem for the community

A series of small parks connected with paved well lit paths line the River on the Cambridge side with a spectacular view of the Boston Skyline as a backdrop. The parks were clean well maintained and despite it being early in the morning I never...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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Sundaram R

3311

Reviewed October 16, 2018 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

Date of experience: October 2018

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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.