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Thing #15 To Do in Boston: Kayak on the Charles 

This one should be a no brainer. Reasons to go kayaking on the Charles: fun exercise, beautiful views, break from studying, vicariously reliving the first half of freshman fall when you AND 200 of your closest friends were crew walk-ons. Reasons not to go kayaking: you have a fear of water.

Like we said, a no brainer. The Charles River Canoe & Kayak company have an abundance of options, whether you want to kayak on your own, with a non-crew friend, or go on a guided tour. Rock one of your super soft and stylish tees and make your way over! They have five rental locations, but the closest is Kendall Square, about a 5-minute walk from the T station at 500 Broad Canal Way. Here’s the rundown:

SKYLINE & SUNSET TOURS (2 HOURS): Exactly what it sounds like. Just you, the city, the sunset, and the open water…and an informative stranger. A sweatshirt can always help you get through the chilly Boston evenings. $49.

BOSTON HARBOR TOURS (3 HOURS): Paddle from the Charles to the USS Constitution, Financial District, Esplanade, and back to Kendall, with views of the State House, Prudential, and Hancock buildings along the way. $75.

BARBEQUE KAYAK TOURS (2.5 HOURS): Same as the Boston Harbor tours, but you end with lunch at the Barking Crab. After the noms they’ll take a scenic drive through historic downtown Boston and drop you back off at Kendall. Beat the sun with a classic hat! $90.

SCREW THIS, I’M GROWN: A single kayak is $15 an hour/$60 per day, and a double kayak is $19 an hour/$76 per day.

You can't experience Boston without witnessing the jaw-dropping views of the Charles and one kayak ride can take you there! And don't worry, the Boston Apparel Company has all the gear you need to prepare for the adventure!