Scenic lookout

Charles River

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Tips from locals

Melissa
May 8, 2016
Great for sunbathing and biking. Memorial Drive is closed on Sundays.
Ana
August 28, 2015
Just don't drink that dirty water..
Hend
December 4, 2018
Charles River Canoe and Kayak Stretching 6 miles from Newton Lower Falls to the Moody Street Dam in Waltham,the Lakes District of the Charles River has a long history of boating activity. Open daily April 1 until October 31, weekdays 10 am to sunset, weekends 9 am to sunset. Hourly or daily rentals.
Rachel
July 14, 2012
The river is gorgeous and there is a cool breeze in the morning and late afternoon. You don't have to go all the way downtown like it shows on the map; just go a few blocks south of my building.
Suzanne
June 27, 2015
Pick a spot along the river and bike the paved bike path right into Boston. Great views! End up at the Hatchshell.

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Location
99 Memorial Dr
Cambridge, MA
Area 2/MIT