Boston Charles River Esplanade at Night

Lots of people know Boston's Esplanade as the site of the nationally-broadcast Boston Pops July 4th concert and fireworks - but that's just the... more

by Bob and Nadine Johnston

Title

Boston Charles River Esplanade at Night

Artist

Bob and Nadine Johnston

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Painting - Digital Created By Hand With Brushes - Save A Bundle On 10 Or 25 Gift/note Cards... @ Our Cost

Description

Lots of people know Boston's Esplanade as the site of the nationally-broadcast Boston Pops July 4th concert and fireworks - but that's just the beginning of what you can enjoy here!
The Esplanade, a leafy park edging the Boston side of the Charles River, stretches between the Museum of Science and the Boston University Bridge.

It's an idyllic place to go for a run, or just settle into a chair and relax in the sun awhile you watch sailboats drift by.

Bring your kids to one of the playgrounds, or stroll around and check out the many statues.

Although the Esplanade attracts lots of visitors for the Independence Day concerts, at other times of the year you'll find more locals and temporary locals (a.k.a. college students) than tourists here - maybe because it's not easy to find.

BY Walking: Walk along the paths and small bridges, enjoy a close-up view of the large cannon used in the July 4th Pops concert, and take a look at the eclectic statues scattered along the Esplanade.

By riding wheels: Rent a Hubway bike in front of the Fiedler Footbridge and ride along the Dr. Paul Dudley White Bike Path, which extends the length of the Esplanade and beyond, forming an 18-mile loop along the north and south sides of the river.

Take: A guided bike tour led by a Boston expert who will show you all the best attractions and statues on the Esplanade - plus plenty of other interesting sites around the city. Boston Bike Tours - Find Out More

Cruise On the water: Along with showing you Boston's top attractions on land, a Duck Tour takes you on a cruise up the Charles River past part of the Esplanade, giving you a close-up view of the shoreline, real ducks, and their habitat from a perspective you won't get on land.

Community Boating Inc. (CBI) is a private, not-for-profit corporation run in association with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. Organized as a company in 1946, it is the oldest continuously operating community sailing program in the country.

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October 14th, 2014