Tired of seeing the city by land? Take a new look by sea with Charles River Canoe & Kayak. You can paddle down a 9-mile stretch of the Charles in a canoe, kayak, or rowboat — your biceps will thank you for the workout, too.

Open from May 1 to end of October. May: Friday noon - 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. From June to September in addition to Friday and Saturday hours, Wednesday and Thursday from noon p.m. to 7 p.m. September to October, same hours as May. 617-462-2513. paddleboston.com

Closest T stop: Harvard Square, Red Line.
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