A practical guide to the best places to watch the 2026 Head of the Charles Regatta, including Boston University, Harvard Square, Eliot Bridge, transit tips, and where to stay.

Coming to Boston for the 2026 Head of the Charles Regatta? Here’s how to choose the best neighborhood for spectators, rowing families, and visitors combining the regatta with a Boston weekend.

Faneuil Hall Marketplace once drew Bostonians downtown to discover something new — pushcarts, artisans, fresh food and a waterfront coming back to life. As Quincy Market turns 200 and occupancy rises again, Boston may have another chance to recapture what made the place work in the first place.

More than 30 buildings across Boston and Cambridge will illuminate the skyline in blue tonight for the 25th anniversary of September 11. The growing tribute has deep connections to Boston, Logan Airport and the two flights that left the city that morning.