In celebration of the 26.2 miles in the Boston Marathon, we're highlighting all the places Metro Boston has to offer to explore: from parks, museums, City Squares, and more!
See the art exhibits at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Fenway-Kenmore. The museum holds several collections of American, European, and Asian art all housed in a Venetian-inspired palace.
Roslindale is the only borough of Boston to have a park in the center of it. Dock your bike at one of the two new Bluebikes stations located in the center, and be sure to check out the historic Roslindale Substation, right off of Adam’s Park. While you’re in the Village, take a stroll down Washington Street and Corinth Street and see how many murals you can find painted on the sides of local businesses.
For one of the best views of Boston, Travel across the Longfellow Bridge, over the Charles River. Stop along the way to take in the bustling Charles River filled with sailboats, crew rowers, kayakers, and more.
Dock your bike in Harvard Square, one of the famous “Squares” of Cambridge that hosts dozens of restaurants, shops, and more.
Snap a photo of the Zakim Bridge from Paul Revere Park and grab a lobster roll in the North End.
Enjoy miles of protected bike lanes lined by trees and greenery. Take the path Northwest until you hit Davis Square, and experience endless shops, restaurants, and local business to explore.
A natural area that hosts over 15,000 different types of plants that are budding for spring.
See if you can find the Keytar Bear, a traveling one-bear show who performs at train stations across Boston.
Travel west until you hit Brookline Village, and take in the quaint brick storefronts and restaurants.
The same is true for the Kendall/MIT Area in Cambridge. Zip down bike lanes of Massachusetts Ave. Be sure to stop and take in the unique architecture along the way, like the MIT Stata Center.
Explore Fenway Park and cheer on our home team. The Red Sox face off against the Orioles the Saturday and Sunday leading up to the Boston Marathon.
Snap a photo next to the Central Square Graffiti Street Art in Cambridge. See if you can find all of the 10+ vibrant graffiti murals commissioned by local artists, on display throughout the square.
Head over to Prospect Hill Tower and enjoy the city views from this historic stone structure dating back to the mid-1700s.
You can discover scientific wonders of the Museum of Science after your Charles River Esplanade ride.
The Midnight Bike Ride is a once-a-year ride where thousands of bikers take to the street and bike the Boston Marathon route.
While you’re there, discover the Neponset River Greenway, comprised of over 3 miles of protected bike lanes weaving through the forest canopy.
Explores the history of the 19th century African American community of Boston along the Black Heritage Trail, consisting of 14 historical sites.
Go for a spin along the East Boston Greenway, a 2.8-mile corridor linking 5 green spaces together. Ride to Piers Park and see the spectacular view Downtown Boston city skyline from the park.
Enjoy some of the best seafood in the world. See The Ultimate $1 Oyster Guide for locations.
Ride to Fresh Pond located in the highlands of Cambridge. Though bikes are not allowed on the path, you can dock your bike and go for a scenic walk around the pond.
Plan a weekend picnic for the whole family at Franklin Park in Dorchester. There are walking and biking paths throughout the park, as well as a zoo!
This walking tour highlights the revolutionary history that took place at 11 of the 16 official Freedom Trail historic sites in Boston.
Discover the Emerald Necklace, located in the heart of Boston. The Emerald Necklace is a network of parks and green spaces that stretches from Back Bay, runs between Brookline and Jamaica Plain, through Roxbury to Dorchester. Ride across the Muddy River and over historic stone footbridges.
On Marathon Monday, we’ll be at the Back Bay T Stop Bluebikes station from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. During this time, you’ll also have a guaranteed place to dock your bike. Stop by and pick up some Bluebikes swag and meet with other awesome Bluebikes riders.