Experts' Choice Award Charles River Esplanade
8 expert reviews
“Dotted with sculptures, benches and playgrounds, it affords a beautiful view of Cambridge.”
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Fodor's "Near the corner of Beacon and Arlington streets, the Arthur Fiedler Footbridge crosses Storrow Drive to the 3-mi-long Esplanade and the Hatch Memorial Shell." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The southern bank of the Charles River Basin is an enticing urban escape, with grassy knolls and cooling waterways, all designed by Frederick Law Olmsted." Full review
Not For Tourists "Great place to run or read a book."
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The bustling waterfront park extends more than 10 miles along the Charles River." Full review
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If you're visiting in summertime, catch an outdoor performance at the Hatch Memorial Shell.
Afar Magazine "When people bring out their folding adirondack chairs and fishing rods to the Charles River Esplanade, you know it’s spring, finally." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "A narrow paradise along the Charles River, the Esplanade stretches for three miles from the Science Museum past the Boston University bridge." Full review
Independent "The Charles River Esplanade is 2.5 miles away and, as well as having a network of walking and cycling trails, here you can watch free outdoor movies on an enormous screen every Friday "
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