One of my favorite fall traditions, aside from apple picking and trips to Salem, is heading over the river to Cambridge to watch the Head of the Charles Regatta. Whether or not you’re a fan of crew, there’s something for everyone on the race grounds.
I remember high school friends making the trek to Boston every October to participate in the Regatta. Even though I wasn’t a rower myself, I remember being so excited at the prospect of getting to go watch one day once I moved to Boston.
Brooks Brothers is a HOTC sponsor, and their two tents—one by the finish line and one by Harvard’s Weld Boathouse—are not to be missed for themed apparel and gifts!
[ outfit details ]
Sweater, Polo Ralph Lauren [similar 1; 2 ] | Gingham Shirt, J.Crew Factory [now on sale!] | Skirt, GAP | World Watch, Urban Outfitters | Rope Bracelet, Kiel James Patrick | Tote, Longchamp | Boat Shoes, New England Outerwear
[ activity summary ]
who:: Something for all ages; if you go with a group, be ok with splitting up!
what:: Watch the races; eat fried food, chowdah’ in a bread bowl, and Wild Bill’s root beer at the Weld Exhibition on the Cambridge side; shop for limited-edition goods at the Brooks Brothers and Sperry Top-Sider tents + others at the Rowing & Fitness Expo by the finish line on the Boston side.
when:: The penultimate full weekend of every October
where:: All up and down the Charles River, on both the Boston and Cambridge sides. I think it’s most fun to watch the races from the bridges! View a full map here.
wear:: Clothes comfortable for walking around + sitting in the grass; boat shoes or rain boots/Bean Boots if the conditions are muddy [they often are!]
Have you been to the regatta, or other boat races? What are your favorite things to take part in?
I’m the worst Bostonian ever I’ve never been 🙁 Can we go next year together?
Love this Boston tradition! It is such a wonderful event – one of my friends participates each year xo
Looks like so much fun! And your preppy outfit complements the occasion perfectly!
Lovely! What a perfect fall event!
Gorgeous photos – the Head of the Charles is one of my fave Fall events, too!
You took some beautiful pictures! Love the colours of the leaves 🙂 And I’m obsessed with le pliage!!
xoxo
Suzanne from written by suzanne
lovely post! I grew up in Boston and this post made my heart ache for those iconic fall staples of New England life!
XO Sahra
Que Sera, Sahra
Wow what beautiful views! And your outfit is so cute 😀
i was there too! what a beautiful day for it!
-Lauren
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i love this post! i used to row and always remember hearing about the head of the charles. so jealous you got to go!
kate
WOW it seems it was a real great day!!! Your outfit was perfect 🙂
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What a fun event to watch! You fit right in with your preppy gingham look!
-Sharon
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You got some AWESOME photos, and you look absolutely adorable!
Annie
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It’s such a fun event! Great pictures and love your outfit.
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
This looks like it was so much fun. Thanks for sharing the pictures.
Have a wonderful day.
Sofia
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I loved going to this so much when I was in college! I’ll have to try and make it down next year because I feel like Boston always looked it’s best right around the same time too. 🙂