Activities in Massachusetts
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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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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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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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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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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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Boston Photography Tour: Beacon Hill
90 minutes (Departs Boston, Massachusetts)
by Viator
Enjoy a photography tour of Boston’s upscale Beacon Hill neighborhood. Brimming with historical character and charm, this area offers endless stunning sites…Not LP reviewed
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Fall Foliage Spectacular Tour from Boston
8.5 - 9 hours (Departs Boston, Massachusetts)
by Viator
Enjoy the spectacular New England countryside as the leaves turn a multitude of colors during the fall season. A pleasant tour of foliage display is capped by a…Not LP reviewed
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Norwottuck Rail Trail
The Norwottuck Rail Trail runs 8.5 miles along MA 9 from Northampton and Hadley and Amherst. Access the trail via the Elwell Recreation Area on Damon Rd where it crosses MA 9.
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Decordova Museum School
- Boston, USA
- Activities › Art
This wonderful contemporary art museum and sculpture park has a full schedule of courses and workshops. The monthly ‘Eye Wonder’ program is targeted to families.
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Boston Shore Excursion: JFK Library and Boston Trolley Tour
5 hours (Departs Boston, Massachusetts)
by Viator
When your cruise ship docks in Boston, relive the Kennedy Years on a shore excursion while touring Boston's historical landmarks and points of interest, both…Not LP reviewed
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Small-Group Boston Brahmin Walking Tour in Beacon Hill
3 hours (Departs Boston, Massachusetts)
by Viator
Take a guided walking tour through Beacon Hill and Boston Common, learning about the elite group of upper-crust residents known as the Boston Brahmin, whose…Not LP reviewed
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Boston Bike Tours
Offers a full schedule of tours, including Paul Revere’s Ride, the Freedom Trail or the Emerald Necklace. Combine your favorite pastimes on the Bike, Beach and Brew Tour, which visits Castle Island, Carson Beach and the Harpoon Brewery.
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Schooner Thomas E Lannon
The 65ft Schooner Thomas E Lannon is the spitting image of the Gloucester fishing schooners. It leaves on two-hour sails from the Seven Seas wharf.
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Boston Bike Rental
Flexible (Departs Boston, Massachusetts)
by Viator
Explore the winding colonial streets of Boston on your own time with this 24-hour Boston bike rental. Hop on a hybrid bike (combines city and all-terrain…Not LP reviewed
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Harvard Stadium
Staunch Ivy League rivalries bring out alumni and fans to see the Harvard Crimson play at Harvard Stadium, across the river from Harvard Square.
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Boston Shore Excursion: Cambridge, Lexington and Concord Sightseeing Tour
3 hours 30 minutes (Departs Boston, Massachusetts)
by Viator
When your cruise ship docks in Boston, see the best of the region on this sightseeing shore excursion! On this 3.5-hour morning tour, visit important historical…Not LP reviewed
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Salem High-Speed Ferry
60 minutes (Departs Boston, Massachusetts)
by Viator
Make the most of your time in Boston or Salem with this high-speed ferry service. Travel in speed and style aboard a comfortable catamaran with your one-way or…Not LP reviewed
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Friendship Sloop Endeavor
Feel the wind in your hair on a sail aboard the Friendship Sloop Endeavor, which runs numerous daily harbor sails and a sunset cruise.
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Back Bay Yoga Studio
- Boston, USA
- Activities › Yoga
Services from massage to meditation, as well as all forms of yoga. Four to nine classes are offered daily, with a particularly full schedule on Monday. Daytime classes are $10, and there are daily community classes for only $5. With three studios painted in jewel tones, it's a warm and attractive space for your sun salutations.
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Boston Photography Tour: Boston Back Bay
90 minutes (Departs Boston, Massachusetts)
by Viator
Picture-perfect photo opportunities await you on this guided walking tour through Boston's historic Back Bay neighborhood. Grab your camera and take a journey…Not LP reviewed
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Liberty Clipper
This 125ft schooner takes a two-hour, 12-mile sail around the harbor several times a day. It is docked on Central Wharf, north of the Aquarium.
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Charles River Boat Co
Narrated trips on the Charles River Basin between Harvard and the Boston Harbor locks. There are also sunset cruises during the summer months.
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