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Recommended Experiences in Boston
- Best of Boston: Freedom Trail & Boston Public Market Food Tour
- Boston Corporate Events | City Experiences
- Boston Harbor City Cruises Redemption
- Boston Official Waterfront Experience – New England Aquarium, Boston Harbor Whale Watching Cruise, Old Town Trolley
- Boston Walks
- Boston Wedding Event Cruises | City Experiences
- Boston Yacht Charters, Boat Tours & Dining Cruises | City Experiences
- Boston: Admission to Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum
- Boston: City Bike Rental
- Boston: Fenway Pub Crawl
- Boston: Freedom Trail – A Walk into History
- Boston: Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour
- Boston: Independence Pub Crawl of Freedom Trail
- Boston: John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
- Boston: New England Aquarium
- Boston: New England Aquarium and Whale Watch Cruise Combo Ticket
- Boston: Old North Church & Historic Site
- Boston: Old Town Trolley Gold Pass
- Boston: Old Town Trolley Platinum Pass
- Boston: Old Town Trolley Silver Pass
- Boston: Old Town Trolley Tour Silver Pass
- Boston: Plimoth Plantation Combo Admission
- Boston: Real Pirates Museum – Salem
- Boston: Road Bike Rental
- Boston: Tour de Boston – Sunset Edition
- Boston: Tour de Boston Bike Tour
- Boston: Tour de Boston Bike Tour
- Boston: Tour de Cambridge Bike Tour
- Boston: TV and Movie Sites Bus Tour
- Boston’s Freedom Trail with North End Neighborhood Walk
- Cape Cod Tour from Boston by Boat: Pilgrims, Pirates, & Lighthouses
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City Cruises – Boston
- 4th of July Premier Dinner Cruise
- 4th of July Signature Dinner Cruise
- 4th of July Signature Lunch Cruise
- Alive After Five Cocktail Cruise
- Anniversaries in Boston
- Birthdays in Boston
- Boston Brunch – City Cruises
- Boston Brunch Cruise in the Boston Harbor
- Boston City Fleet
- Boston Cocktail Cruises | City Experiences
- Boston Corporate Events
- Boston Dining Cruises – City Cruises
- Boston Dinner – City Cruises
- Boston Father’s Day Lunch Cruise
- Boston Father’s Day Lunch Cruise
- Boston Ferry Service & Commuter Boats | Boston Harbor Cruises
- Boston Fourth of July Cruise | City Experiences
- Boston Group Events
- Boston Harbor Boat Tours & Cruises
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- Salem Landing – Boston Harbor Cruise
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- Thank You – Group Tours – Boston Harbor Cruise
- The Landing – Boston Harbor Cruise
- Boston Harbor Islands State Park Boat Tours and Water Shuttle
- Boston Harbor Whale Watching
- Boston Holiday Cruises
- Boston Holiday Dinner Cruise
- Boston Labor Day Fireworks Dinner | City Experiences
- Boston Labor Day Sunset Dinner Cruise | City Experiences
- Boston Lunch – City Cruises
- Boston Lunch Cruise on the Water
- Boston Memorial Day Sunset Dinner Cruise | City Experiences
- Boston Mix and Mingle Holiday Dinner Cruise | City Experiences
- Boston Mother’s Day Dinner Cruise
- Boston New Year’s Eve Afternoon Lunch Cruise
- Boston New Year’s Eve Premier Dinner Cruise
- Boston Nightlife Events | OC Nightlife on a Yacht | City Experiences
- Boston Odyssey Holiday Lunch Cruise | City Experiences
- Boston redeem
- Boston School Events
- Boston Sightseeing Cruise | Sightseeing on the Boston Harbor | City Experiences
- Boston Signature Dinner Cruise on the Boston Harbor
- Boston Skyline Signature Lunch on a Boat
- Boston Social Events
- Boston Specialty Cruises | City Experiences
- Boston Sunset Cruise and Boat Tours
- Boston Sunset Cruises | Sunset Dinner Cruise | City Experiences
- Boston Twilight Dinner on the Water
- Boston Water Taxi — Logan Airport and Harbor Shuttle
- Boston Wedding Events
- Brunch
- Captain’s Special Cruises
- Ceremonies & Receptions in Boston
- City Experiences Odyssey Holiday Dinner Cruise – City Experiences
- City Experiences Spirit Holiday Dinner Cruise – City Experiences
- Client Entertainment in Boston
- Codzilla Speed Boat Ride
- Destination Ferries
- Dine Out Dinner Cruise
- Early Brunch Cruise for Mother’s Day in Boston
- Easter Premier Brunch Cruise
- Easter Premier Dinner Cruise
- Easter Signature Brunch Cruise
- Easter Signature Dinner Cruise
- Easter Signature Lunch Cruise
- Easter Sunday Afternoon Lunch Cruise
- Easter Sunday Brunch Cruise – Boston
- Easter Sunday Early Lunch Cruise – Boston
- Easter Sunday Starlight Dinner Cruise
- Elementary & Middle School Events in Boston
- Employee Outings in Boston
- Father’s Day Dinner Cruise
- Father’s Day Twilight Dinner Cruise on Boston Harbor
- Halloween Family Fun Lunch Cruise | City Experiences
- High School Events in Boston
- Historic Sightseeing Cruise
- July 2nd Premier Fireworks Dinner | City Experiences
- Labor Day Skyline Lunch Cruise on the Boston Harbor | City Experiences
- Lunch with Santa Cruise | City Experiences
- Mayflower Sightseeing Lunch Cruise on Boston Harbor | City Experiences
- Mayflower Sightseeing Prix Fixe Lunch Cruise in Boston | City Experiences
- Meetings & Events in Boston
- Mother’s Day Afternoon Brunch Cruise in Boston | City Experiences
- Mother’s Day Lunch on the Boston Harbor
- Mother’s Day Premier Dinner Cruise
- Multi-Ride Passes
- New Year’s Day Brunch Cruise in Boston | City Experiences
- New Year’s Eve Early Lunch Cruise in Boston | City Experiences
- New Year’s Eve Premier Brunch Cruise on the Boston Harbor
- New Year’s Eve Signature Dinner Cruise
- Official USS Constitution Museum Turnaround Spectacular – Boston Harbor Cruise
- Other Special Occasions in Boston
- Peddocks Island Ferry
- Plan Event
- Premier Dinner Cruise
- Provincetown Ferry Tickets & Schedules
- Rehearsal Dinners in Boston
- Salem Ferry Tickets & Schedules
- Saturday Family Fun Lunch Cruise in Boston
- Sea The Stars Cruise in Boston | Boston Harbor Cruises
- Sightseeing Cruises
- Signature Dinner Fireworks Viewing Cruise
- Starlight Dinner Cruise Along The Boston Harbor | City Experiences
- Sunset Sightseeing Cruise
- Superhero Lunch Cruise in Boston
- Thanksgiving Day Afternoon Lunch Cruise | City Experiences
- Thursday Labor Day Weekend Fireworks Dinner Cruise | City Experiences
- University Events in Boston
- USS Constitution Sightseeing & Boat Tour | Boston Harbor Cruises
- USS Constitution Turnaround July 4th Lunch Cruise
- Valentine’s Premier Brunch Cruise
- Valentine’s Premier Dinner Cruise
- Water Transportation
- Wedding Related Events in Boston
- Whale Watch Tours & Blog
- City View Bike Tour
- Emerald Necklace Bike Tour
- New England Aquarium Admission Ticket
- Official Boston Sightseeing Experience – Boston Harbor Historic Cruise, Old Town Trolley. Freedom Trail Sightseeing Tour
- Salem in a Day from Boston: The Legacy of Witches
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Boston Whale Watching: Naturalist Notes – 9/12/22 to 9/18/22
Whale Sightings 9/12/22 to 9/18/22 Please find the Naturalist Notes for the week of 9/12/22 to 9/18/22 from the onboard team of naturalists for our New England Whale Watching tour in
The Most Walkable Neighborhoods in Boston
With its compact neighborhoods tightly packed together on the promontories and peninsulas of Boston Harbor, Boston‘s city center is a great place to explore on foot. It’s occasionally even called
Wedding Rehearsal Dinner on the Water
A wedding rehearsal dinner is almost as important as your wedding day. During your rehearsal, you’ll be practicing the events for your wedding, ensuring your special day occurs without any
Boston Whale Watching: Naturalist Notes – 8/29/22 to 9/6/22
Whale Sightings 8/29/22 to 9/6/22 Please find the Naturalist Notes for the week of 8/29/22 to 9/6/22 from the onboard team of naturalists for our New England Whale Watching tour in
12 Things You Must Know Before a Boston Whale-Watching Tour
Did you know that you can see whales in Boston? Yes! Just a short boat ride from this dynamic East Coast city, you can catch glimpses of several species of
These are the Best Spots for Brunch in Boston’s Seaport Neighborhood
Wakey, wakey, eggs and bakey! And French toast, lobster rolls, crab cake Benedict, seafood chowder, Greek yogurt pancakes, foie gras waffles, and Boston chops to boot! Not to mention perfect
Boston Whale Watching: Naturalist Notes – 7/19/22 to 7/24/22
Whale Sightings 7/19/22 to 7/24/22 Please find the Naturalist Notes for the week of 7/19/22 to 7/24/22 from the onboard team of naturalists for our New England Whale Watching tour in
Boston Whale Watching: Naturalist Notes – 7/11/22 to 7/18/22
Whale Sightings 7/11/22 to 7/18/22 Please find the Naturalist Notes for the week of 7/11/22 to 7/18/22from the onboard team of naturalists for our New England Whale Watching tour in partnership
Boston Whale Watching: Naturalist Notes – 7/5/22 to 7/10/22
Whale Sightings 7/5/22 to 7/10/22 Please find the Naturalist Notes for the week of 7/5/22 to 7/10/22 from the onboard team of naturalists for our New England Whale Watching tour in
These Are the Best Places For Brunch Near Boston’s Long Wharf
The old adage has it that the early bird gets the worm, but on the weekend at least, we’d beg to differ. Morning schmorning—midday brunch is an institution we can
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top things to do in Boston?
Top things to do in Boston
There are plenty of fun things to do in Boston! For instance, you can explore the city’s many museums and historical sites, enjoy its diverse food and drink scene, or take part in one of its many annual festivals. Of course, Boston is also home to a variety of sports teams and outdoor activities, so there’s something for everyone to enjoy in this vibrant city. You can also take boat cruises down the river to take in the sights of Boston from a different perspective. Whatever you’re looking for, you’re sure to find it in Boston!
What are the top activities near Boston?
What do I need to know before visiting Boston?
Boston is a historic and vibrant city with something to offer everyone.
- When visiting Boston, be sure to check out the Freedom Trail. This trail is a 2.5-mile (4 km) path that leads you to 16 different historic sites.
- Some other popular tourist destinations include Fenway Park, Quincy Market, and the New England Aquarium.
- Be aware that traffic can be very heavy in Boston, so plan your route accordingly. Parking can also be difficult to find, so it is recommended to use public transportation whenever possible.
- If you are visiting during the summer months, be sure to pack sunscreen and insect repellent as there can be a lot of bugs around.
- Also be sure to experience a Boston Harbor Tour or Whale Watching