Boston Travel Resources
Boston, Massachusetts is arguably the most historic city in the United States. With a variety of nightlife and entertainment, historical attractions, and thriving arts scene, Boston has become one of top travel destinations within the United States. Boston is broken down into several unique neighborhoods. Some of the highlights include Back Bay, an upscale area with many boutique shops and top-class dining options; Chinatown, the fourth largest in the U.S.; Downtown, the primary hub of all tourist activity; and the South End, known for its Victorian brownstones dating back hundreds of years.
Some of the city's most popular events include a two-day regatta in October that features over 8,000 rowers, the Boston Marathon in mid-April, and one of the biggest St. Patrick's Day festivals in the country during mid-March. No matter what time of year you visit, you'll have no problem finding a vacation rental in Boston. Whether you want a luxury villa, an apartment with skyline views of downtown Boston, or a condo in nearby Cambridge, there's sure to be a property that will meet all of your needs. If you have some extra time and want to explore the surrounding area, check out Cape Cod or Providence, both of which are less than an hour and a half away by car.
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Super Duck Tours
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(72 reviews)
100 Terminal St, Charlestown, MA 02129
877-34DUCKS (343-8257) www.bostonsupertours.com/super-duck-tours/
Ride our FREE Super Duck Splash The ONLY duck tour in Boston Harbor! Super Duck Tours offers the best value historic tours in Boston! While other Boston tour companies offer either trolley or duck tours, only Super Tours provides a full-service combination ticket that allows you to ride the streets of Boston to explore 400 years of American history and plunge into Boston Harbor for a duck tour of her waterfront! New duck vehicles with roll down windows and heaters for all-weather comfort! Our ... read more
Ride our FREE Super Duck Splash The ONLY duck tour in Boston Harbor! Super Duck Tours offers the best value historic tours in Boston! While other Boston tour companies offer either trolley or duck tours, only Super Tours provides a full-service combination ticket that allows you to ride the streets of Boston to explore 400 years of American history and plunge into Boston Harbor for a duck tour of her waterfront! New duck vehicles with roll down windows and heaters for all-weather comfort! Our full duck tour is 90 minutes and brings you through the streets of Boston and into Boston Harbor where your guide will deliver local color and a history of Boston’s waterfront and maritime traditions. We also offer a FREE Super Duck Splash with any Upper Deck Trolley Tours ticket – the best of both worlds! No other company offers duck tours of Boston Harbor! We’re the ONLY full-service land and sea tour in Boston – our Super Duck rides through Boston’s historic street and plunges into Boston Harbor for the best views in town! Great photo opportunities, stunning views, and the best guides! Super Duck Tours run from March to December, rain or shine! All vehicles have heaters and roll down windows for your comfort in cool weather. Super Ducks depart all day from our ticket booth at the Charlestown Navy Yard, home of the USS Constitution. Catch our FREE CONVENIENCE SHUTTLE to and from the New England Aquarium! If you ride the Super Duck Splash, FREE with all trolley tickets, your trolley will deliver you right to the duck and pick you up again to resume your trolley tour!
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Boston Duck Tours
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(413 reviews)
Prudential Center or Museum of Science Boston, MA 02116
617-267-3825 BostonDuckTours.com
You won't be looking for ducks on this tour you'll be boarding one! Hop on and allow your conDUCKtor to narrate a tour like no other. The "Duck" is a W.W.II style amphibious landing vehicle that will cruise through the streets of Boston and end on a ride down the Charles River. Tours last approximately 80 minutes and cover landmarks such as Bunker Hill, Boston Common, Copley Square and more.
Boston Upper Deck Trolley Tours
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(79 reviews)
100 Terminal St, Charlestown, MA 02129
877-34DUCKS (343-8257) www.bostonsupertours.com/upper-deck-trolley-tours/
8 FREE bonus tours, your choice! Ride above traffic, not through it! Boston Upper Deck Trolley Tours offers a 2½ hour narrated tour of Boston and Cambridge featuring 21 Boston historic sightseeing attractions! Take a FREE Super Duck Harbor Splash and up to 8 FREE bonus tours, your choice, with all trolley tickets! Hop on hop off all you want over 2 consecutive days for the price of a single ticket! Our new custom high riding trolleys let you see the sights as you ride above traffic – we’re... read more
8 FREE bonus tours, your choice! Ride above traffic, not through it! Boston Upper Deck Trolley Tours offers a 2½ hour narrated tour of Boston and Cambridge featuring 21 Boston historic sightseeing attractions! Take a FREE Super Duck Harbor Splash and up to 8 FREE bonus tours, your choice, with all trolley tickets! Hop on hop off all you want over 2 consecutive days for the price of a single ticket! Our new custom high riding trolleys let you see the sights as you ride above traffic – we’re the only tour in Boston to offer such comfort and views. Plenty of open air photo opps too! Get off an Upper Deck Trolley at any of our 21 stops to shop, sightsee, and eat. Rejoin the tour at your convenience! Boston Upper Deck Trolley Tours' modern luxury trolleys feature comfortable seating above traffic for the best views, climate control, and open-air photo opportunities all over Boston from elevated seating platforms. Join us!
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Context Travel Walking Tour
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(4 reviews)
2216 South Street Philadelphia, PA 19146
1 (800) 691-6036 http://contexttravel.com/
Context is a network of scholars and specialists—in disciplines including archaeology, art history, cuisine, urban planning, history, environmental science, and classics—who, design and lead in-depth walking seminars for small groups of intellectually curious travelers. Group size is capped to 6 max
The Kennedy Tour of Boston
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(3 reviews)
11 Meacham Road, Cambridge, MA 02140
617-710-0603 kennedytour.com
The Kennedy Tour of Boston highlights sites and landmarks in the city which played an important role in John F. Kennedy's rise to the White House. The tour explores the emergence of an Irish political machine in Boston - led by Kennedy's grandfathers, P.J. Kennedy and John F. "Honey Fitz" Fitzgerald - which paved the way for Kennedy's political ascent, from Congressman, to Senator, to Vice-Presidential candidate, to President of the United States.
Runboston Running Tours
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(78 reviews)
700.5 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116
617-575-9077 RunBoston.org
RunBoston takes people on running tours of Boston and Cambridge. Our guides will take you on a scenic tour of your choice, helping you see Boston on the go. Select any of our popular pre-mapped courses, or ask us to customize one, based on the sites you want to see while in Beantown. We can run you through historic Boston, pointing out the sites all the way, or just give you some company on your traveling training runs.
Boston Gliders Segway Adventures
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(567 reviews)
420 Commercial St, Boston MA 02109
866-611-9838 Bostongliders.com
Boston Gliders is a Destination Segway adventure and rental company. We offer daily adventures of Boston MA. From Bunker Hill to Fenway Park, or take in the Freedom Trail. We get you through the sights of the city and enjoy the history up close. Our Adventure Captains are equipped with a wireless camera to ensure all the photos are saved and ready for you to take home. Choose a 1, 2 or 3 hour adventure and get ready to enjoy the city of Boston by Segway. Open 7 days a week from 8am till 6pm
Cashunt is a top ranked multi-challenge scavenger hunt competition that is now heading
into its 12th Season! It is great for any type of event or for the general competitive public and can be
customized as well. If you are interested in competing speak to a game coordinator for more info!
into its 12th Season! It is great for any type of event or for the general competitive public and can be
customized as well. If you are interested in competing speak to a game coordinator for more info!
Boston Food Tours
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(9 reviews)
6 Charter St. Boston, MA 02113
617-523-6032 bostonfoodtours.com
BOSTON FOOD TOURS Close your eyes and imagine strolling down quaint and narrow streets while enjoying colorful sights, tantalizing aromas, and chaotic sounds as your groups get an ‘insider’s view’ of two of the most vibrant ethnic neighborhoods in this country, alive with colorful immigrant history and undiscovered “hidden gems”. The secret of a cuisine is the high quality of ingredients, a sense of regional tradition and an understanding of the culture. For an outsider, finding the fi... read more
BOSTON FOOD TOURS Close your eyes and imagine strolling down quaint and narrow streets while enjoying colorful sights, tantalizing aromas, and chaotic sounds as your groups get an ‘insider’s view’ of two of the most vibrant ethnic neighborhoods in this country, alive with colorful immigrant history and undiscovered “hidden gems”. The secret of a cuisine is the high quality of ingredients, a sense of regional tradition and an understanding of the culture. For an outsider, finding the finest is not always easy. Join us on a culinary walking tour of the markets in Boston’s “Little Italy” (North End) and/or Chinatown and let us be your passport to unlocking the secrets of the world’s healthiest cuisines. BOSTON’S NORTH END (LITTLE ITALY) MARKET TOUR “Little Italy” in Boston testifies to the age-old immigrant experience in the new world. The North End Market Tour is the perfect way to experience what our country's oldest neighborhood has to offer. This three hour walking tour is like a cooking class on foot: learn about how Italians eat; glean insider cooking tips; gain resources and knowledge on how to identify and where to buy the very best ingredients. This is a foray into the food traditions and marketplaces of the most authentic “Little Italy” remaining in America. You'll discover the pasticceria, the greengrocer, the deli, an enoteca, and spice and confection store that stock the ingredienti that can make your meals memorable. Enjoy the colorful sights, tantalizing aromas and authentic tastes of pastries, cured meats, cheeses, balsamic vinegar, the freshest seasonal produce, and a little liquori in this old- world community. BOSTON CHINATOWN MARKET TOUR Although considerably smaller than that of New York or San Francisco, Boston’s Chinatown has never been extensively developed for tourism. Therefore, our Boston Chinatown Market Tour offers a glimpse into the daily routines of a modern Chinese community. This 3.5 hour walking tour explores a thriving ethnic neighborhood rife with colorful immigrant history and undiscovered “hidden gems”. Follow as your guide leads you through this vibrant, energetic “village”. Learn the differences between the many regional cuisines of a country with incredibly varied landscapes, and a huge conglomeration of ethnic minorities. Find out what is truly Chinese and what isn’t. Marvel at the fascinating origin of Fortune cookies, Chop Suey and General Gao’s Chicken. Visit a cacophonous market with amazing produce, the freshest seafood, and a bewildering array of spices, condiments, sauces and oils. Complete your stroll with a delicious dim sum luncheon, hosted by your guide. Learn the ins and outs of ordering from the roaming carts and stationary stalls, and the unique rules of dim sum etiquette. read less
Boston Gondolas AKA Gondola di Venezia
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(4 reviews)
The Esplanade at The Hatch Shell 23 David Mugar Way Boston M 02114
800-979-3370 bostongondolas.com
Private excursions aboard Boston only authentic gondolas, straight from Venice Italy. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Boston/Cambridge on The Charles River. Travel through the quaint cannels and a kiss under every bridge will bring you good luck. Enjoy the live music with our talented musicians, a comp basket of treats will be provided with wine glasses, and ice. You can bring aboard your own wine or champagne. Late May through mid October by reservation. Boston’s best kept secret!! A litt... read more
Private excursions aboard Boston only authentic gondolas, straight from Venice Italy. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Boston/Cambridge on The Charles River. Travel through the quaint cannels and a kiss under every bridge will bring you good luck. Enjoy the live music with our talented musicians, a comp basket of treats will be provided with wine glasses, and ice. You can bring aboard your own wine or champagne. Late May through mid October by reservation. Boston’s best kept secret!! A little history, mystery and lots of ROMANCE read less
Rock Spot Climbing
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(1 reviews)
67 Sprague St Boston, MA 02136
617-333-4433 www.rockspotclimbing.com
Rock Spot Climbing is open 10am-midnight daily with top rope climbing and bouldering for all ages, all abilities. We have 6 auto belay systems which allow climbers to ascend without a partner (belayer). We also offer belay classes to learn how to hold the rope for your partner, as well as technique, lead, and outdoor courses. At Rock Spot Climbing we share an enjoyment of physical activity, mental challenge, and a friendly camaraderie. We also have guided trips, events, parties, competitio... read more
Rock Spot Climbing is open 10am-midnight daily with top rope climbing and bouldering for all ages, all abilities. We have 6 auto belay systems which allow climbers to ascend without a partner (belayer). We also offer belay classes to learn how to hold the rope for your partner, as well as technique, lead, and outdoor courses. At Rock Spot Climbing we share an enjoyment of physical activity, mental challenge, and a friendly camaraderie. We also have guided trips, events, parties, competitions, and much more.
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CC Scenic Tours
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(74 reviews)
Cape Cod, MA
508-394-2221 www.capecodscenictours.com/
Cape Cod Scenic Tours offers fun-filled historic and scenic tours throughout Cape Cod. We are open year round and operate in rain or shine! Each guest will be guided comfortably in our 14 or 25 passenger sightseeing vans – with large windows, so nothing is missed! We have four daily sightseeing tours offering breathing taking views that you might miss on your own! Contact us today to make reservations for a tour, hire us for a private charter or for any of your Cape Cod transportation needs. ... read more
Cape Cod Scenic Tours offers fun-filled historic and scenic tours throughout Cape Cod. We are open year round and operate in rain or shine! Each guest will be guided comfortably in our 14 or 25 passenger sightseeing vans – with large windows, so nothing is missed! We have four daily sightseeing tours offering breathing taking views that you might miss on your own! Contact us today to make reservations for a tour, hire us for a private charter or for any of your Cape Cod transportation needs. We will be happy to transport your wedding party to and from hotels and wedding reception.
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PhotoWalks Tours of Boston
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(25 reviews)
Boston, MA
617-851-2273 www.photowalks.com
PhotoWalks is the premier provider of photo tours in Boston. Explore the city from a different angle on five separate photo walking tours presented with fascinating historic commentary and creative photography tips. Learn how to see creatively and capture amazing pictures of Beacon Hill, Back Bay, the Public Garden, along the Freedom Trail and Boston Harbor. Soar to new photographic heights while sightseeing in Boston! All ages and skill levels welcome. What’s even more fun? Photo scavenger h... read more
PhotoWalks is the premier provider of photo tours in Boston. Explore the city from a different angle on five separate photo walking tours presented with fascinating historic commentary and creative photography tips. Learn how to see creatively and capture amazing pictures of Beacon Hill, Back Bay, the Public Garden, along the Freedom Trail and Boston Harbor. Soar to new photographic heights while sightseeing in Boston! All ages and skill levels welcome. What’s even more fun? Photo scavenger hunts that can be personalized! Call 617-851-2273 or email: saba@photowalks.com
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On Location Tours
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(2 reviews)
Boston Common Boston, MA 02108
212-209-3370 www.screentours.com/tour.php/boston
On Location Tours is a one-of-a kind sightseeing company specializing in TV and movie location tours. The bus tour of Boston TV & Movie Sites visits 40+ locations including sites from The Town, Good Will Hunting, Boston Legal and Cheers. The Boston Movie Mile walking tour visits 25+ locations from movies and TV shows such as Good Will Hunting, The Departed, Blown Away, Cheers and many more!
Boston Bike Tours by Urban Adventours
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(281 reviews)
103 Atlantic Ave Boston, MA 02110
800-979-3370 urbanadventours.com
Urban AdvenTours is a unique, eco-friendly company in Boston that provides original bicycle tours, quality bike rentals, full service repairs and a versatile line of bicycles and commuter oriented accessories.
Freedom Trail
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(614 reviews)
Boston, MA 02109
617-357-8303 thefreedomtrail.org
The Freedom Trail is a 2.5 mile red-brick walking trail that leads you to 16 nationally significant historic sites, every one an authentic American treasure. Preserved and dedicated by the citizens of Boston in 1958, when the wrecking ball threatened, the Freedom Trail today is a unique collection of museums, churches, meeting houses, burying grounds, parks, a ship, and historic markers that tell the story of the American Revolution and beyond.
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Commonwealth Museum
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(1 reviews)
220 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125
617-727-9268 http://www.sec.state.ma.us/mus/museum/index.htm
The Commonwealth Museum at the Massachusetts Archives displays rare national treasures. See the official Massachusetts copy of the Declaration of Independence, signed by John Hancock, the 1789 Massachusetts copy of the Bill of Rights, and the copperplate used by Paul Revere to etch his famous Boston Massacre image. History comes alive through interactive exhibits and an inspiring theater experience. On Columbia Point, next to the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum. Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00.
Come Sail Away Now
1 Pier, 6 Eight Street Charlestown Navy Ship Yard Boston, MA 02129
617-828-9005 ComeSailAwayNow.com
Come Sail Away Now with Captain Don aboard the sailboat, Tupelo Honey. Get out and cruise Boston Harbor with your closest friends and family. A private charter on Boston Harbor is a great way to create memories and new traditions. Tupelo Honey’s first mate, Ann Flannery devotes her time to making your sailing tour truly special and unique. Our goal is to share our love of sailing and to create an experience on Boston Harbor you won’t forget. This is your memory in the making and we want yo... read more
Come Sail Away Now with Captain Don aboard the sailboat, Tupelo Honey. Get out and cruise Boston Harbor with your closest friends and family. A private charter on Boston Harbor is a great way to create memories and new traditions. Tupelo Honey’s first mate, Ann Flannery devotes her time to making your sailing tour truly special and unique. Our goal is to share our love of sailing and to create an experience on Boston Harbor you won’t forget. This is your memory in the making and we want you to experience all of what Boston’s magical harbor has to offer. read less
The Shirley-Eustis House Association
33 Shirley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119
617-442-2275 shirleyeustishouse.org
Visiting Shirley Place, one can experience what life was like in rural Roxbury in the early 19th-century. The orchard of heritage fruit trees and flowers of yesteryear greet visitors. Experience the grandeur of the French Empire decorative style. The house’s history is the history of our country. Whether the criterion is age, beauty, or architectural importance, the Shirley-Eustis House is one of the most venerable mansions of North America. A summer residence built in 1747 by William Shir... read more
Visiting Shirley Place, one can experience what life was like in rural Roxbury in the early 19th-century. The orchard of heritage fruit trees and flowers of yesteryear greet visitors. Experience the grandeur of the French Empire decorative style. The house’s history is the history of our country. Whether the criterion is age, beauty, or architectural importance, the Shirley-Eustis House is one of the most venerable mansions of North America. A summer residence built in 1747 by William Shirley, Royal Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, was constructed in the Georgian ‘villa’ style of English country houses of the day. Its gracious interior features a majestic two-story Great Hall. The next seventy years brought many Federal-style changes to the mansion and our other namesake, Governor William Eustis is included in those changes. His wife, Madam Caroline Langdon Eustis is most affectionately held in our hearts as the princess of our historic gardens and grounds. Our other residents, Captain James Magee, of the Northwest China Trade, Madame de Fitz Patrice, a wealthy Haitian slave-revolt refugee and the countless Irish immigrants who graced our halls during the Industrial Revolution are all included here at Shirley Place. The House was even overtaken during the great siege of Boston during the American Revolution and was home to Col. Asa Whitcomb’s Massachusetts 6th-Foot Infantry. Today, the house represents a blend of many architectural traditions. The “floating staircase” is a wonder in itself to see! It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Through lectures, exhibits, events, educational programming, website and Facebook, the Shirley-Eustis House offers an opportunity to learn about the architecture, decorative arts, history, geography, economics, politics and government, and horticulture of Roxbury, Massachusetts, and our nation. The House is open to the public for tours from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Thursday through Sunday, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Weekend Tours take place from Labor Day through Columbus Day. Appointments for tours, special events, site rentals and research can be made year-round. Adults: $5, Students and Seniors: $4. Group rates are available. read less
Nichols House Museum
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(4 reviews)
55 Mount Vernon Street, Boston MA 02108
617-227-6993 www.nicholshousemuseum.org
The Nichols House Museum occupies an impressive four-story town house, one of the earliest Beacon Hill structures, constructed in 1804. In 1885, Dr. Arthur Nichols purchased the house for his wife and daughters. Their eldest daughter Rose Standish Nichols, noted landscape architect, writer and suffragist, inherited the house. Miss Nichols owned and cared for the house from 1935 until her death in 1960. Since 1961 the Nichols House Museum has been open to the public as an historic house museum re... read more
The Nichols House Museum occupies an impressive four-story town house, one of the earliest Beacon Hill structures, constructed in 1804. In 1885, Dr. Arthur Nichols purchased the house for his wife and daughters. Their eldest daughter Rose Standish Nichols, noted landscape architect, writer and suffragist, inherited the house. Miss Nichols owned and cared for the house from 1935 until her death in 1960. Since 1961 the Nichols House Museum has been open to the public as an historic house museum reflecting the domestic life of a typical family of Beacon Hill at the turn of the last century. The house is furnished with priceless possessions accumulated over several generations. The collection includes fine European and American wooden furniture from the 17th-19th centuries, ancestral portraits, Flemish tapestries, oriental rugs, European and Asian art, and works by America's foremost sculptor of the 19th century, Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Open year-round, the Nichols House Museum welcomes a growing number of international and domestic guests. It provides an active schedule of lectures, programs, and special events for its membership and the community. The Nichols House welcomes a variety of educational groups for tours and programs. These have included after-school Girl Scout troops working on badges, students from nearby colleges and universities, design students, and adult learners who visit the museum under the aegis of the Road Scholar program.
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Cityside Harbor Shuttle
1 Pier, 6 Eight Street Charlestown Navy Ship Yard Boston, MA 02129
617-922-8475 www.citysideharborshuttle.com
“Check out the newest way to dock hop on Boston Harbor….You can hop on or off whenever a shuttle has arrived. There are shuttles in rotation both ways between 6 docks…So, sit back and relax as your “Designated Captain” navigates you through the Cityside water ways! Cityside Harbor Shuttle Also Presents…… Boston Harbor Intimate Mini Cruise aboard the turn of the century style Fantail Launch and other unique vessels. The Mini Cruise is approximately one hour long, starting at 11:... read more
“Check out the newest way to dock hop on Boston Harbor….You can hop on or off whenever a shuttle has arrived. There are shuttles in rotation both ways between 6 docks…So, sit back and relax as your “Designated Captain” navigates you through the Cityside water ways! Cityside Harbor Shuttle Also Presents…… Boston Harbor Intimate Mini Cruise aboard the turn of the century style Fantail Launch and other unique vessels. The Mini Cruise is approximately one hour long, starting at 11:00 am and ending at 10:00 p.m. All trips leave from Tavern on the Water, Charlestown, MA. Thursday thru Sundays & Monday Holidays - 53 seats are available per hour, so seating is never a problem! And private, BYOB tours are also available! Exclusive Pub Cruise! Join our “Designated Captains” on Cityside Harbor Water Shuttle – “the newest way to dock hop in Boston” in an exclusive Pub Cruise. Gather your group at Tavern on the Water in Charlestown to board Cityside Harbor Shuttle for a night of fun on the water. Next stop, Fan Pier – Strega anyone? Move onto dinner or drinks at the Barking Crab (we recommend having the crab, cliché we know, but its true!) Don’t forget to hop off in the North End for dessert ….how about a cannoli or some tiramisu? Mmmmmm…… Back on the boat for a nightcap at Tavern on the Water, right back where you started from and end your night with the best views of the Boston skyline!
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Join Jeremy D'Entremont, author of nine books and hundreds of articles on lighthouse history, for a narrated van tour of some of New England's most beautiful and historic beacons. All tours begin and end in downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The featured tour, “Lighthouses of Portsmouth and Portland,” includes visits to six lighthouses along with lunch at a seaside restaurant. The maximum capacity on all tours is 5 participants, but 6 can be accommodated if at least one is a child. The tour... read more
Join Jeremy D'Entremont, author of nine books and hundreds of articles on lighthouse history, for a narrated van tour of some of New England's most beautiful and historic beacons. All tours begin and end in downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The featured tour, “Lighthouses of Portsmouth and Portland,” includes visits to six lighthouses along with lunch at a seaside restaurant. The maximum capacity on all tours is 5 participants, but 6 can be accommodated if at least one is a child. The tours are not recommended for children under 6 years old.
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Museum of Science
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(389 reviews)
Science Park Boston, MA 02114
617-723-2500 mos.org
The Boston Museum of Science has been educating and entertaining families for generations. Easily accessible by train or car, this is a must see attraction. Exhibits cover all aspects of science and technology from dinosaurs to solar power. Enjoy a movie on the Omni Theater's five-story dome screen or take a leisurely walk through the butterfly garden.
Boston Common
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(188 reviews)
Tremont St, Beacon St, Charles St, Park St, and Boylston St, Boston, MA
617-357-8300 cityofboston.gov/freedomtrail
The nation's oldest park, the Boston Common has belonged to the people of Boston since 1634 when each householder paid a minimum of six shillings toward its purchase. Take a break from the bustling city and enjoy almost 50 acres of nature.
Fenway Park
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(453 reviews)
4 Yawkey Way Boston, MA 02215
617-267-1700 redsox.mlb.com/bos/ballpark
Though generations have come and gone, Fenway Park remains, much like it did the day it opened on April 20, 1912. Take a park tour or stay for a baseball game and learn why the Red Sox are so beloved by their local fans.
Entertainment & Nightlife
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Nick's Comedy Stop
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(2 reviews)
100 Warrenton St, Boston, MA 02116
617-438-1068 www.nickscomedystop.com
Boston's premier comedy club going strong for over 30 years! Located in Boston's historic Theatre District, Nick's showcases the best in local and national talent.
Boston Opera House
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(8 reviews)
539 Washington St. Boston, MA
617-880-2400 bostonoperahouse.com
Opened in 1928, the venue has been host to everything from extravagant vaudeville to a movie screen. Today the Opera House hosts hit Broadway musicals, popular and alternative musicians, along with the occasional Opera.
Events
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The Boston Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon. It began in 1897 with only 18 participants and now attracts an average of about 20,000 registered participants each year.
The Head of the Charles regatta, the world's largest two-day rowing event, was first held on October 16, 1965. Today, more than 8,000 athletes from 600 US and international Universities, rowing clubs and institutions compete in 26 different race events. The Regatta grew to a two-day event in 1997 and now attracts up to 300,000 spectators during the second to last weekend in October.
Restaurants
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Atlantic Fish Company
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:
(639 reviews)
761 Boylston Street, Boston MA 02116
617-267-4000 atlanticfishco.com
Atlantic Fish, a landmark for Boston's best seafood, offers guests the freshest fish and seafood available. Menus are printed every day to reflect only the freshest seafood available daily.
94 Mass Ave
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(15 reviews)
94 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
617-927-4900 94massave.com
Mass Ave at its core is about having a great time with good people. Tapas style serving and long wooden tables make this an ideal place for gathering with friends and family.
Mike's Pastry
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(514 reviews)
300 Hanover St. Boston, MA 02113-1835
617-742-3050 mikespastry.com
A home town favorite for pastry and sweets in Boston's Little Italy. Lines are often long, but for good reason. Many will say that Mike's cannolis simply can't be beat.
L'Espalier
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(178 reviews)
774 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02199
617-262-3023 lespalier.com
In the heart of fashionable Back Bay, L'Espalier offers sophisticated and modern New England-French cuisine, with an emphasis on artisanal and New England ingredients.
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Faneuil Hall Marketplace
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(319 reviews)
Boston, MA 02109
617-523-1300 faneuilhallmarketplace.com
Most major cities have something like it now, but this was one of the first urban historic shopping districts and its success inspired many imitators. Shop, dine, and enjoy the Boston flavor.
