Good places to watch the Boston Marathon?
12 Tips
Asked by: guest for places in and around Boston, MA. Last tip: 4/14/2009.
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Kenmore Square Fenway/Kenmore, Boston
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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 -
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 -
Cleveland Circle Brighton
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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 -
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 -
Wellesley Town Hall Wellesley
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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 -
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 -
4th: Coolidge Corner Coolidge Corner, Brookline
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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 -
5th: The Lower Depths Fenway/Kenmore, Boston
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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 -
6th: Cactus Club Back Bay, Boston
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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 -
7th: Commonwealth Avenue Mall Back Bay, Boston
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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 -
8th: Newton City Hall Newton Centre
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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 -
9th: An Tua Nua Fenway/Kenmore, Boston
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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
