Charles River is not just another river where you can see in every big city. Charles River is part of the Bostonian history. It passes through Cambridge and some of the buildings of Harvard University is on the waterfront of this magnificent river. The banks of the river is the jogging place of the people living and working in Cambridge....
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Charles River
Cambridge, MA
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Ranked #3 of 45 attractions in Cambridge
Type: Bodies of Water, Scenic Drives
Activities: Canoeing
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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...
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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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I've been running around this river for over 6 years now. Each time, morning or night, I look at the Boston skyline is as I've never seen it before - it truly is beautiful. With so many different bridges to cross, you can up your mileage as you please, easily. There are playgrounds along the way, boathouses, water fountains and...
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My husband and I truly enjoyed walking along the Charles River every night during our recent visit to Cambridge. The daffodils were blooming and the nights were clear and crisp. While walking along the river, we could see the lights of Boston and Fenway! The river is full of life during the day as many people are walking, jogging, strolling...
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While visting Boston or Cambridge you must take walk along the banks of the Charles Rver. Beautiful setting and views of either city The trails cross over the bridges wo you can do longer or shorter loops.
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This place is a must visit if you are touring the area! You get beautiful views of Cambridge of Boston depending on where you are standing.
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Norwell, Massachusetts
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walking paths on both the Cambridge and Boston sides of the river can also be used for biking. A very relaxing place to get some exercise or just unwind in the sun. If you are more adventuresome you can also rent a boat for a sail on the river. If you are lucky there are free concerts by the river...
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One of my favorite spots in Boston and Cambridge. Great views, tranquil, you can never go wrong making this a stop here. Love to walk around and it never gets old.
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On a nice summer or fall day, this is one of the most picturesque walks around. The area around Harvard is especially wonderful. Get out and get some fresh air!
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The Charles feels like you know it from all the movies you've seen forever. Of course I took pictures of the crews rowing down the river. Also walking along you get some great views of the city and see some of the MIT campus
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a nice way to relax before a busy day...good view of boston from the cambridge side of the river...at night the ubiquitous citgo scene shines in the distance
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