HarborWalk

Where else can you just plug your phone in for free on the street to charge for a little.

I found this off the freedom trial near the uss museum. It was so peaceful & you get an amazing view of the city across the river.

Enjoyed a beautiful walk along the water while the sun was setting. What an amazing sight!

One of my favorite runs in Boston! Run, walk, rollerblade, or bike from Charlestown (over the bridge) or the North End to Dorchester surrounded by the beautiful Boston harbor and beaches!

I’d been to Boston before and not really seen the harbor. Honestly, I never thought this city had a ton going for it, but the harbor area was quite nice. It was quiet, the water was about as clean as I’ve seen near an urban area, people bustled, the weather was complemented by a sea breeze, and the view was great. There are a lot of commercial buildings, but it seems you can walk near the water for an appreciable distance. I wish I’d had the time to walk the whole distance.

Nothing I love more than pretty city views, a nice breeze & our beautiful harbor.
After years of renovations and lots of «mess»
In the city, it’s nice to have this walk. I frequently meet my girlfriend at her north end apartment and we walk from the north end to almost the courthouse.
I used to work at the seaport and have watched this space develop in the last 10 years. It’s just so beautiful to see it now especially since I know what it looked like prior’

Lovely, and less commercialized than you’d expect, though the banner under the arch is a tad absurd.

A bit chilly this time of year, even moreso by the water but a very nice view of the river and the buildings in the background. There were a few boats out sailing. We encountered plenty of seagulls and even a few geese.
There weren’t too many people walking around besides the occasional jogger so it was pretty quiet. There was a cool art installation of a floating pyramid in the water. We checked out the Boston Tea Party Ship and ate at the Barking Crab and proceeded to walk towards the end of Fan Pier Park.
As we toured the town we also checked out the view from the other side. Both sides were equally nice but one side was more of a residential area with buildings and co-​ops and the other had a few businesses and the park. The stairs are wooden with open gaps in between so be careful, especially if you are walking with children.
The area is very clean. The water was a little green in some areas. There was a bench every so often. Sit at your own risk. I got a splinter in my butt! At some areas there was important historical information posted on the guard rails about the location you were currently in.
It’s nice for a walk to enjoy the view. I’m sure Boston residents probably don’t find it very special since they live here hence why there weren’t more people but there really isn’t much to do in terms of entertainment on the HarborWalk aside from the occasional eatery.
I’d imagine this place see’s a lot more action in the summer.

A quiet spot in the midst of bustling Boston to take a moment to contemplate the rat race whilst enjoying the view.

As south Boston’s harborside continues to build up and up, more work to beautify the harbor for public enjoyment also continues.
This probably happened a while ago but last night I discovered a gorgeous new section of the harborwalk that makes Fan Pier actually enjoyable, especially at sunset and night time. You can get there by walking past the Barking Crab and past the Daily Catch (behind Moakley Courthouse).
This section ends in front of the ICA but you can continue walking along the harborside of Temescal, Remy’s, and the Legals there.
It’s pretty. And a few new restaurants have popped up, providing outdoor seating and views of said gorgeousness. But if you’d rather stay out of those establishments, there are lots of picnic tables and benches and freshly sodded strips of land, too.
Read on for other features of the Harborwalk.

Have lived in Boston all my life and still have not done this. I always go to Castle Island and bike the area but did not know the trail went all the way to Morrissey Blvd (Dorchester). Gonna have to complete this trail in increments and invite my biking meetup group.
Beautiful water views, great biking, flat paved mostly, Dorchester part has some gravel near UMass. This is a must do!

Amazing. I live half a mile from the Dorchester harborwalk and enjoy it almost every day of the week. I love the southern parts of the walk, which are very serene and less populated. The portion around UMass Boston is wonderfully quiet with spectacular views, plus has a surplus of benches and shady spots. Hard to believe that you’re just a few miles away from a dense city center. I also really enjoy the Pleasure Bay section for running and airplane watching, especially when planes are on approach to Logan over the bay.
It’s on the ocean. It’s along the beaches. It’s beautiful no matter what section you’re on and very well maintained. Please visit and walk/​run/​bike on this crazy awesome path.

This is a great thing to do when in Boston. Here is a tip I rarely give out but Unilocalers seem like nice people. When on my way back from logan, I always stop and park in the Seaport District. Boston meters are good for four hours and end at 6:00 p.m.
Park here and do the harbor walk. The Commonwealth Pier gives the best view of the Boston Harbor. Walk along the water and in back of The Boston Harbor Hotel, especially if heading to The North End.

This place is one of the best place to walk along the beautiful Boston Water Front a must do if your coming to Boston

If you live in Boston, get to the HarborWalk. It’s amazing that you can be on it for 5 minutes, and be in some very cool part of the harbor that you never knew about, whether it be restaurants, piers, channels, condos, or views that you only see in pictures. Great path for running, but some parts are crowded. It’s just nice to be able to embrace the water without having to own a boat. Oh yeah, and it’s FREE! But I think there might be a Groupon.

If you’re looking for a place to walk in Boston that has spectacular views every step of the way, then the HarborWalk is for you. It’s one of those amazing hidden gems that you stumble upon completely by accident. I never would’ve known about it if I hadn’t seen Jiyea C. check in to it here on Unilocal.
The completed part of the HarborWalk, according to the interactive map on their website, extends down to Dorchester and up north to Charlestown. I’ve never walked the full length, but the portion that I have done, from Fort Point Channel up to the North End, is absolutely beautiful. There are infinite picture-​taking opportunities, infinite gorgeous views of the harbors, and lots of places to sit down and rest if you want to/​need to. The path is really easy to follow, as there are HarborWalk signs everywhere.
The HarborWalk is a nice way to spend a sunny afternoon, and it truly shows you that Boston is a great walking city.

Using the words «hidden» and «discover» are very appropriate here. I would not have even thought to check out HarborWalk if an Aquarium staff didn’t mention it to me as a place where my 2-​year old could take a nap. I’m glad he did, and I’m happier I listened. Tranquil, great place to sit along the water and just relax — except when a whale-​watching boat captain decides to blow the horn unnecessarily (they don’t all do it, so I know it’s not a regulation).
Anyway, I really enjoyed my few hours here, and although I am hesitant to post this because it will only make this place more popular and less of a relaxing spot, here it is. Enjoy!

This is an absolutely beautiful walk in Boston that I highly recommend.
According to the Boston Harborwalk website, «The HarborWalk is designed to connect the public to a clean and restored Boston Harbor. The HarborWalk links the water’s edge to the city’s open space system.» Mission accomplished!
Yesterday, I walked a section of the Harborwalk from the pedestrian bridge next to the Barking Crab in South Boston to Christopher Columbus park in the North End.
It was lovely! Lots of sailboat were out on the water, and the route takes you by the aquarium, where you can see seals at eye level in their tank (free).
A segway tour past by me in the Rowes Wharf section, which was funny to watch.
I got to help 2 tourists from Texas by taking a picture of them in front of the harbor.
I love how Boston is a walking city, and too few locals take advantage of the gem that is the HarborWalk.

Much more fun an activity than you would thing. especially on a nice clear 75 degree day. worth taking the kids and family here for a fun afternoon. Lots of good restaurants around an can walk to many more activiies. Taking a few hour harbor cruise always rounds out the day nicely.

The Harborwalk was a lot of fun and quite beautiful and scenic. I was in Boston for the day, and we decided to walk to pass some time, and I was glad we did it. Lots of ships, in one section you can see the Constitution. Very pretty walking paths. There’s a section of ramps that go over the water and lead you to North Station which is very convenient. You can see the Aquarium if you continue to walk along. Very nice to see the wharves and things going on at nearby docks. Free so that’s always a bonus. Not too crowded. I went in December and since it’s so mild out it wasn’t even cold. I saw a few people taking photos so it’s a great place to get some pretty shots. I went in the morning and then later at night, and the lights from Boston were spectacular as you walked along.

Hidden gem. This is my favorite walk in the city. It’s miles long but easy to hop on & off to check out the local businesses or catch the T. If you’re not up to walking miles. There’s also plenty of places to sit along the HarborWalk and just enjoy the view. I’ve never seen it super crowded even on a busy summer Saturday.
The scenery is beautiful and ever changing, every time you round a bend there’s something different to see.
I love this walk so much I get off the train 2 stops early on my way to work so I can walk the 1.9 mile section between Rowes Wharf & Christopher Columbus Park.
It’s wicked nice. Check it out!

The downtond/​North End part of the walk is probably my faveorite part of the city. I loooooove talking loooooong walks. Maybe because its by the water, or maybe becasue its so close to so many great places, but I absolitely love it. I’ve spend endless hours at columbus park with a book and/​or lunch. Love it.
The city really takes good care Harborwalk, its in amazing condition.