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Biking :
One of the best ways to see the nooks crannies of Boston that are notoriously hard to get to by car is by bike. Cyclists can either rent a bicycle and see the sights on their own or opt for a guided tour. Landry's Bicycles has tours that depart daily and bring cyclists through Boston 's quaint and historic neighborhoods. Landry's City View tour includes Fenway Park , Back Bay, Beacon Hill , and the Italian North End neighborhood. The Minuteman Bicycle Trail is 11 miles and starts at Cambridge 's Alewife Station. The 18 mile Dr. Paul Dudley White Trail runs along the St. Charles River . Another popular route includes Beacon Hill, Boston Common, and the Government Center .
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Walking/Running:
For a leisure stroll through 16 historic sites, the 2.5 mile Freedom Trail is a perennial favorite. Boston Back Bay is a beautiful neighborhood with history and ambiance that offers an easy walk through tree-lined streets. It's no surprise that the home to the Boston Marathon would have a large running community and hundreds of miles of running trails as well. Castle Island/Pleasure Bay located at City Point in South Boston offers views of the Harbor Islands and Logan airport. The causeway located behind the beach is a great path for running or walking. The Charles River pathways are favorites for walking and running.
Canoeing/Kayaking
Boston 's proximity to harbors and waterways means ample opportunity to explore the city via kayak and canoe. The Charles River Canoe and Kayak Center offers rentals, lessons, and guided tours. Explorers can rent a 25 foot canoe that can seat up to 11 paddlers. Guides are available to steer the boat and discuss the history and wildlife of the area. The Boston Harbor Inner Islands are another popular kayaking area, offering fifty square miles and views of historic forts and lighthouses. Kayaking the Charles River offers the chance to enjoy nature in an urban environment. This route passes through the Charles River Dam, by the federal courthouse, through the Naval Yard, through Boston 's Inner harbor, and on to Fort Point Channel.
Golf
There are 20 golf courses in the Boston area, including the second oldest public course in the U.S. , the William J Devine Golf Course. Also known as the Franklin Park Golf Course, this is where Bobby Jones honed his golf game while attending Harvard University . The Thomas P. O'Neill Jr. Municipal Golf Course at Fresh Pond is a nine hold course that has been voted the number one public course in Boston . The George Wright Golf Course, another municipal course, was designed by famed architect Donald Ross and built in 1931 and is past recipient of the “Best of Boston Recreational Golf Facility.”
Fishing
The Massachusetts fisherman is an iconic American image, but visitors to Boston can also enjoy a taste of reeling one in at Boston Harbor . Fishing charters are plentiful, and most supply equipment. Other fishing areas include Cape Cod Bay and Stellwagen Bank, where stripped bass, tuna, and cod are plentiful. For fishers who prefer to stay in one place, Castle Island has a fishing pier, and Jamaica Pond offers freshwater fishing.
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