Best Boston Day Trips & Things to Do

The New England region of the United States is made up of six of the country’s most fascinating states. Among these, Boston is not only the largest city, but also one of the country’s oldest. It has played an integral role in America’s history, as well as its development. Now, Boston is a major tourist hub, drawing millions of visitors annually from around the globe.

Many of these visitors have found that signing up for a tour is the best way to experience the fullness of the Boston attractions in terms of history, culture and fun activities. These tours not only allow you to save in terms of the costs of transportation, meals, and in some cases admission to attractions, they also give you access to great information on the location you visit. Professional, local tour guides make Boston sightseeing a truly enjoyable and memorable experience.

Maybe you would like to see the city at your own pace. It might seem overwhelming at first, but when you take advantage of the hop-on hop-off Boston tours, you realize how easy and convenient it is. You can select from any of several bus tours, but on the Boston Old Town Trolley, you’ll enjoy a more classical ride through the city with unlimited re-boarding access, stops at 20 different locations, and discounts redeemable at several attractions and restaurants.

Another exciting way to move around Boston’s historic sites is one of the Boston Duck Boats tours. Once on board, you will understand why people on Duck Boats always seem to having a ton of fun! These on-the-water and on-the-land tours, drive by famous landmarks including:
• Quincy Market
• Copley Square
• State House
• Newbury Street

You and your Duck Boat companions then float along the Charles River for a one of a kind look at the Boston and Cambridge skyline. Be prepared for a fun ride and to meet and make lots of new friends from around the world.

If you are in the mood for a tour with a difference, then one of the best things to do in Boston, is to go out, meet the locals and immerse yourself in their rich culture by sampling their amazing food, wine, and beer. Boston brewery tours. Enjoy tastings of Boston's famous wines from the North End, Back Bay and South End. Or take a leisurely walk between taverns and restaurants on a Boston brewery tour to sample a variety of drinks, taste some local pizza, and mingle with the people of the area.

If you are in town for an extended vacation, you can sign up for a day trip to any of the equally exciting close-by locations. Consider visiting Capitol Hill on a bus tour to Washington D.C. or spending the day in Plymouth, exploring Plymouth Rock and viewing the Mayflower ll replica. Or a day trip from to the Witch Town of Salem might be more to your liking. Salem’s museums and literary attractions will delight the historian in you. A Statue of Liberty Cruise and photo stop in Times Square could be on the cards if you select a day trip from Boston to New York.

Boston city tours are never complete until you walk the Freedom Trail – a 2.5 mile long brick-lined pedestrian-friendly pathway. It takes you through downtown Boston to 16 historic sites, each of which played a significant role in the nation’s history. Among the locations you can visit are:
• Faneuil Hall – a part of the Boston landscape since 1743 with over 20 million tourists stopping by annually
• Boston Common – this landmark opened in 1634 and is the oldest park in the US
• Granary Burying Ground – final resting place of Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, John Hancock and Robert Treat Paine, along with the five victims of the Boston Massacre
• Bunker Hill Monument – a 221-foot granite obelisk commemorating the 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill between British and Patriot forces