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Activity Along the Wharf

Now, with the help of the aquarium, the wharf is a cultural destination. With restaurants, transportation, hotels, and spots of leisure, it is definitely a place to visit in Boston.

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MBTA Ferry and Aquarium

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The wharf has now become a destination for all. Seen here, a ferry is transporting people from Charlestown Navy Yard to Long Wharf, against a backdrop of the New England Aquarium.

Tags: chr_2016, geo_BostonHarbor, thm_aquarium, thm_ferry

The Wind Howls Along the Harborwalk

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The sounds that most characterize the neighborhood would be the waves and the wind. In some spots along the Harborwalk, the wind adds to a feeling of solitude.

Tags: chr_2016, geo_BostonHarborwalk, thm_Harbor, thm_sounds, thm_wind

The Wind Howls Along the Harborwalk

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The sounds that most characterize the neighborhood would be the waves and the wind. In some spots along the Harborwalk, the wind adds to a feeling of solitude.

Tags: chr_2016, geo_BostonHarborwalk, thm_Harbor, thm_sounds, thm_wind

Boston Harborwalk and Sign (2)

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The Boston Harborwalk is an important piece of renewal, and an important part of the wharfs. They provide connectivity and leisure space to patrons.

Tags: chr_2016, geo_Boston, geo_BostonHarborwalk, thm_Harbor, thm_leisure

The Wind Howls Along the Harborwalk (2)

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The sounds that most characterize the neighborhood would be the waves and the wind. In some spots along the Harborwalk, the wind adds to a feeling of solitude.

Tags: chr_2016, geo_BostonHarborwalk, thm_Harbor, thm_sounds, thm_wind

Long Wharf Harborwalk

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A public plaza along the Boston Harborwalk on neighboring Long Wharf. The plaza has benches with views of the harbor, and East Boston and Logan Airport.

Tags: chr_2016, geo_Boston, geo_BostonHarborwalk, geo_LongWharf, thm_Harbor, thm_plaza

Around the Aquarium

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The aquarium gave rise to a new neighborhood with its own unique culture. Seen here, seafood restaurants, outdoor seating, and hotels now line the wharf in true harbor side style.

Tags: chr_2016, geo_Boston, geo_harbor, thm_Harbor, thm_leisure, thm_seafood

The Wind Howls Along the Harborwalk

Moving Image

The sounds that most characterize the neighborhood would be the waves and the wind. In some spots along the Harborwalk, the wind adds to a feeling of solitude.

Tags: chr_2016, geo_BostonHarborwalk, thm_Harbor, thm_sounds, thm_wind