# @bostonwithemily on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DP4hEnwCZj_
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/60875923-bostonwithemily-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-10-16T20:12:32.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Emily | Boston Things To Do (@bostonwithemily) — https://gondola.cc/bostonwithemily

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It’s Head of the Charles week!!!! 🚣‍♀️
The largest rowing race in the U.S. is in Boston this weekend. Come down to the river, check out a beer garden, cheer on rowers with some cowbells, and get some snacks! It’s the biggest tailgate you didn’t know existed.

🗓️ Racing runs Friday, October 17 through Sunday, October 19. 
🕦 Each day the first races kick off around 7:45 a.m. and continue into the afternoon. 

🛎️ Where to watch (aka ideal cowbell-zones):
Start line / BU DeWolfe Boathouse & BU Bridge — see the launch and early stretch of the race. 
Magazine Beach / Singles & Doubles Launch — a slightly calmer spot with good views. 
River Street & Western Avenue Bridges — great for the “Powerhouse Stretch” where boats move fast.
Weeks Footbridge — famous 90° turn point; lots of drama (and crowds). 
Anderson & Eliot Bridges / Finish Zone — ideal for catching the final push. 
The Weld Exhibition / Riverbend Park between Weeks Footbridge and Anderson is perfect for mixing food, drink, and views. 
Riverbender (formerly Reunion Village) — a midway “village” with food, drink, music, and viewing.

I kick off at Saturday 1pm, hope to hear you there! 📣🥳
#hocr #headofthecharles #boston #rowing #coxswain #bostonevents #bostonthingstodo #bostonweekend #freeboston #freeevent #thisweekinboston #notyouraverageboston

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headofthecharles, bostonevents, bostonweekend, bostonthingstodo, hocr, coxswain, boston, freeevent, rowing, thisweekinboston, notyouraverageboston, freeboston

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