Activities in New England
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Boston Whale Watching Cruise
3 hours (Departs Boston, Massachusetts)
by Viator
Looking for a whale watch that requires less travel time, offers the most comfortable ride available and gives you more time viewing some of the world's most…Not LP reviewed
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Old Boston Original Secret Tour
Spend two hours on this excellent walking tour and learn all the sordid secrets about the North End, one of Boston's oldest and most enigmatic neighborhoods. Strange and startling stories focus on the influence of the various immigrant groups, including 'secret tunnels, anarchists and hidden loot.' Are you intrigued yet?
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Discover Historic Plymouth Walking Tour
The miller from Jenney Grist Mill (in costume and in character) leads this one-hour tour of historic Plymouth, including Plymouth Rock, the Burial Ground, and the sites of many original Pilgrim buildings.
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Preservation Society of Newport County
Five of Newport's grandest mansions are managed by this society. Each mansion takes about 90 minutes to tour. From April to mid-October, the Breakers is open from 9am to 5pm and the other mansions from 10am to 5pm. Off-season hours vary – call ahead.
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Gondola di Venezia
Make no mistake about it – the Charles River is not the Grand Canal. However, the gondolier’s technique and the craftsmanship of the boat make these private gondola rides a romantic treat. Advanced reservations required.
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Massachusetts Bay Lines
The ‘Birth of a Nation’ tour retraces the events of the Boston Tea Party, Paul Revere’s ride and Old Ironsides’ legendary battles. Other tours include music cruises, dusk cruises and moonlight cruises.
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Boston by Foot
This fantastic nonprofit offers 90-minute walking tours, with specialty theme tours like Literary Landmarks, Boston Underfoot (with highlights from the Big Dig and the T) and Boston for Little Feet – a kid-friendly version of the Freedom Trail.
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Loon Mountain
If you're ready for some action, Loon Mountain offers winter skiing and snowboarding, and in summer has mountain-bike trails, climbing walls and New Hampshire's longest gondola ride.
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Ptown Bikes
Eight exhilarating miles of paved bike trails crisscross the forest and undulating dunes of the Cape Cod National Seashore. Not only is it a fun outing in itself, but you can cool off with a refreshing swim, since the main 5.5-mile loop trail has spur trails leading to both Herring Cove and Race Point Beaches.
The well-maintained rentals are Specialized Hardrock mountain bikes, suitable for on- or off-road riding. Helmet and lock are included in the rental price.
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Boston TV and Movie Sites Tour
3 hours (Departs Boston, Massachusetts)
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Take a guided coach tour of the Boston sites you know and love from your favorite TV shows and movies! On this must-do tour, perfect for film buffs, your…Not LP reviewed
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Ghosts & Gravestones
A hair-raising tour telling tales of Boston’s darker side, hosted by a cursed gravedigger.
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Schooner Eleanor
Schooner Eleanor is a splendid 55ft schooner offering two-hour sails off Kennebunkport (season and weather dependent). Stop by Arundel Wharf for schedules and reservations.
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Community Boating
Offers experienced sailors unlimited use of sailboats and kayaks on the Charles River, but you’ll have to take a test to demonstrate your ability. A 30-day ‘learn to sail’ package is $100, while a 60-day boating pass is $175.
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Beacon Hill Skate
The most popular spots for in-line skating are the Charles River Esplanade and – on Sundays – Memorial Dr in Cambridge. You can rent skates from Beacon Hill Skate.
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Vermont Canoe Touring
Vermont Canoe Touring rents kayaks and canoes. While away an afternoon by bird-watching in the estuaries or visiting an unofficial nude sunbathing spot up the White River.
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Mt Greylock State Reservation
Just south of North Adams, this park has trails up to Massachusetts' highest peak (3491ft), where there's a panoramic view of several ranges and, on a clear day, five different states. The park offers camping, backpack shelters and a rustic lodge; see its website for details.
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On Location Tours
It’s not Hollywood, but Boston has hosted its share of famous movie scenes. More than 30 films were shot along Boston’s Movie Mile, which you will see along this 90-minute walking tour. For even more movie madness, the company offers a three-hour bus tour that visits 40-plus sites.
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Conte Forum
The Boston College Eagles basketball team is competitive in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and is usually still standing for March Madness. The Eagles play at Conte Forum.
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New England Lighthouse Cruise
5 hours (Departs Boston, Massachusetts)
by Viator
Beginning in Boston, pass by Long Island Head Light and Deer Island Light, and then near Boston Light, the oldest lighthouse station in America. Heading north,…Not LP reviewed
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Mystic River Rentals
You can rent bikes, kayaks (lessons are available) and canoes for whole or half days from Mystic River Rentals. You’ll find them right next door to Voyager Cruises.
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Alumni Stadium
Now part of the competitive Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), the BC Eagles football team plays in the new Alumni Stadium every second Saturday from September to November.
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Dive Winnipesaukee
For bigger adventures across and into the deep blue, stop in Dive Winnipesaukee, which rents kayaks ($35 per day) and offers a range of diving courses in the frigid lake.
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Woodstock Ski Touring Center
The full-service Woodstock Ski Touring Center, just south of town, rents equipment and has 50 miles of groomed touring trails, including one that takes in 1250ft Mt Tom.
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Sunday River Ski Resort
Located 6 miles north of Bethel, Sunday River is one of the best family-oriented ski centers in the region, with eight interconnected mountain peaks and 120 trails.
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Hobo Railroad
Hobo Railroad is a scenic, 1½-hour train ride from Lincoln south to Woodstock. Seasonal themes include foliage trains and Santa trains that follow the same route.
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Boston Common Frog Pond
When temperatures drop, the Boston Common becomes an urban winter wonderland, with slipping and sliding, swirling and twirling on the Frog Pond. Skate rental, lockers and restrooms are available. Weekends are often crowded, as are weekdays around noon, as local skate fiends spend their lunch break on the ice.
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