I used to live in an apartment on Memorial Drive along the Charles River.
The apartment is facing the Prudential Tower, John Hancock Tower, etc. So, I really enjoyed looking at the Charles River and Boston's skyscrapers in the living room.
Listening to music while watching the beautiful night view of Boston late at night was one of simple ways for me to relieve stress.
Since you mentioned the Charles river, Boston, and so on, I missed the Boston area all of a sudden.
Have a nice weekend!
"Be wise, good-hearted, and beautiful."