Head of the Charles Regatta
photo uploaded by Paul Keleher
If you’re in town from October 20-21, be sure to check out the 43rd Head of the Charles Regatta. It’s the world’s largest two-day rowing event, giving those in Boston a taste of traditional races in England. Attracting over 8,000 athletes, there’s over 52 events to watch, with championship races on the National Team level.
There’s a Row-a-Palooza concert, Rowing and Fitness Expo tent, a Pasta Party, and a Reunion Village for clubs, school, alums, and parents to reconnect at the regatta. You could also stop by the Harvard Museum of Natural History or the MIT Museum, which are both in the area.
Don your light fall jacket and scarf, walk along the riverbanks, and enjoy the lush fall foliage while watching the boats glide through the Charles.
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Good suggestion of Harvard Museum of Natural History, a easy break from watching the crew races. The museum is just a 6-7 minute walk from Harvard Square, across historic Harvard Yard — at 26 Oxford Street, just beyond the Harvard Science Center.
The new exhibition, Looking at Animals: Photographs by Henry Horenstein is worth a look, and of course the dinosaurs, Glass Flowers, meteorites and hundreds of animals are always favorites for all ages.
It’s such a great time of year to check out Harvard Yard, too. The leaves are just starting to turn, Harvard school year is in full swing, and it’s not too cold yet to really make the most of it. Thanks for the heads up about the new exhibition, I bet this photo of the Komono Dragon is incredible in person (http://www.horenstein.com/creatures16.html)
It’s a fantastic marriage of science and photography and thanks for chiming in!