Charles River Esplanade

If you're looking for a place to go jogging or cycling without the hustle and bustle in Boston, the Charles River Esplanade Park is for you. This park is part of the "Emerald Necklace" which is an extensive system of parks that stretches for about five miles along the banks of the Charles River. It's a long and narrow strip of green that runs from the Science Museum in the West End to Boston University in Kenmore and it offers a magnificent view of the river. Meadows and trees promise shade and tranquility and the wooden piers and jetties are great for people who want to fish or take a boat trip.