Boston has one of the best river walks in America

There’s nothing like the combination of nature and city life, and a river walk in Boston fits the bill extremely well, according to USA today readers.

The Charles River Esplanade was named one of America’s Top 10 River Walks by USA today readers on Friday, as part of its 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2024. It ranked No. 9 on the list.

Here’s what USA today wrote of the Charles River Esplanade:

“The Charles River Esplanade in downtown Boston features a 64-acre park and 17 miles of running trails along the waterfront. The riverfront is also home to a community boat ramp , a small café open during the warm seasons and an outdoor amphitheater for summer concerts.

– USA Today’s Top 10

The Esplanade’s fourth annual Community Day will take place on May 19, a free outdoor event featuring local music, vendors and food trucks.

The #1 riverwalk in America is the Smale Riverfront Park in Cincinnati.

For the Readers’ Choice Awards Top 10 lists, USA Today’s travel experts select 20 nominees on topics ranging from food to lodging, destinations to things to do. Next, the publication asks readers to vote to determine the top 10.

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