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Good places to watch the Boston Marathon?

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Asked by: guest for places in and around Boston, MA. Last tip: 4/14/2009.

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    Kenmore Square Fenway/Kenmore, Boston

  • Kenmore Square Fenway/Kenmore, Boston

    DanielB says: "Kenmore Square is definitely the place to be. There's always a Sox game and its always crazy."
    Posted 4/4/2009

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  • Kenmore Square Fenway/Kenmore, Boston

    KeithT says: "If you can get there early enough and don't mind the craziness of it all, do Kenmore Square. Even better if the Red Sox win!"
    Posted 4/2/2009

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    Cleveland Circle Brighton

  • Cleveland Circle Brighton

    TheoShmeo says: "If you can't make it to Kenmore, Cleveland Circle is definitely the next best spot. Tons of excitable BC students."
    Posted 4/10/2009

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  • Cleveland Circle Brighton

    Licoritch says: "I usually set up somewhere around Cleveland Circle. Lots of BC students around so people are usually pretty crazy."
    Posted 4/2/2009

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  • Listing number 3

    Wellesley Town Hall Wellesley

  • Wellesley Town Hall Wellesley

    PatrickD says: "Another vote for the area out by Wellesley College. The town hall green is a good spot, but anywhere in that area is sure to be fun."
    Posted 4/13/2009

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  • Wellesley Town Hall Wellesley

    BAndersen says: "I've always loved watching at the park in front of Wellesley Town Hall. The Wellesley crowds are always so fun!"
    Posted 4/8/2009

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  • Listing number 4

    4th: Coolidge Corner Coolidge Corner, Brookline

  • Coolidge Corner Coolidge Corner, Brookline

    GeneR says: "I watched in Coolidge Corner last year - the crowds were definitely large, but it was less hectic than Kenmore sounds (which was OK w/ me)"
    Posted 4/6/2009

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  • Listing number 5

    5th: The Lower Depths Fenway/Kenmore, Boston

  • The Lower Depths Fenway/Kenmore, Boston

    BFlynn says: "Lower Depths in Kenmore has a sunken patio. Get there EARLY and you'll be able to see the runners go by on Comm Ave. "
    Posted 4/9/2009

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  • Listing number 6

    6th: Cactus Club Back Bay, Boston

  • Cactus Club Back Bay, Boston

    iChang says: "Grab a seat outside at the Cactus Club. You can see the top finishers coming down Boylston Street before they cross the finish line."
    Posted 4/2/2009

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    7th: Commonwealth Avenue Mall Back Bay, Boston

  • Commonwealth Avenue Mall Back Bay, Boston

    DeniseOO says: "There is a very small stretch of the Commonwealth Avenue Mall (between Mass Ave and Hereford where you can watch. Crowds are heavy."
    Posted 4/6/2009

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  • Listing number 8

    8th: Newton City Hall Newton Centre

  • Newton City Hall Newton Centre

    Chrispy says: "The lawn out in front of Newton City Hall on Comm Ave is a pretty good spot to watch the racers come by."
    Posted 4/14/2009

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    9th: An Tua Nua Fenway/Kenmore, Boston

  • An Tua Nua Fenway/Kenmore, Boston

    paddynd8 says: "I advise against An Tua Nua. Because it's so dark in there, you'll feel horrible when you don't watch because the sun is too bright"
    Posted 4/14/2009

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