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Daytime

Morning Rowing and Chestnut Hill Coffee

Start early at the river, then walk up to the reservation for a quiet coffee before the crowds arrive.

Best time: noneAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 08:30

    Energize

    Grab a coffee at Energize. Arrive early on weekends during the school year to find a good seat and avoid the rush.

  2. 09:15

    Community Rowing

    Head to Community Rowing. The club is open from 05:00 to 21:00, so you can arrive anytime. Take the bus to Watertown Yard and walk from there.

  3. 10:00

    Chestnut Hill Reservation

    Walk to Chestnut Hill Reservation. It is a large public recreation area surrounding the reservoir. Spend some time walking the trails or sitting by the water.

Local tip

Check the route to Watertown Yard if you are coming from further away. The walk from Energize to Community Rowing is short, but the reservation is a bit further out, so pace yourself.

Check before you go

  • Energize is open Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00 and Sa,Su 09:00-19:00.
  • Community Rowing is open Mo-Su 05:00-21:00.

Worth knowing

  • Energize is open at 08:30 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr

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