Boston's waterfront, in your pocket.
Join Going Coastal Boston for self-guided journeys along the harbor, the Charles, and the Freedom Trail's coastal edge — with an Echoes of 1776 vignette at every stop.
By joining, you agree to be a kind steward of Boston's waterfront.
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Everything you need to navigate the shoreline
Built from the Going Coastal guidebook — now interactive, mobile-first, and made for discovery.
Curated journeys
Self-guided walks and rides along Boston Harbor, the Charles, and the Cradle of Liberty.
Neighborhood guides
Downtown, Charlestown, East Boston, Southie, and the Esplanade — all in your pocket.
Echoes of 1776
Revolutionary War moments woven into every waterfront stop, for the 250th.
Your logbook
Log visits and share photos from the piers and shores you've explored.
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By joining, you agree to be a kind steward of Boston's waterfront.