Boston & New England

Founded in 1630 by strong-minded British settlers, Boston is steeped in history, with reminders of its rich past around every corner. Learn about the American Revolution by walking the 2.5-mile Freedom Trail which leads to 16 historically significant sites, wander through Beacon Hill, one of the oldest neighbourhoods in the USA, and visit the Boston Tea Party Museum to relive the moments of this defining event.

21st century Boston presents visitors with plenty of scope to mix the old with the new. For a birds-eye view of the city and the New Hampshire hills beyond, take a trip to the top of New England’s tallest building, the Skywalk Observatory. Those who remember the TV sitcom Cheers may want to pay a visit to the bar that started it all, Cheers on Beacon Hill, while the Gillette Stadium, home to the New England Patriots, is only 45 minutes away. So if you’re a fan, try to catch a game if you’re in Boston during the NFL season.

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Old Sturbridge Village

We reckon that this is one of New England’s must-see attractions. Old Sturbridge is the re-creation of a 19th century rural village, comprising around 40 restored structures from around the region. As you walk amidst the antique buildings, water-powered mills and country stores, costumed historians will ply the trades of their ancestors while explaining the methods they are using. Spend some time in the working farm, where even the livestock has been bred in such a way as to reflect the techniques of almost 200 years ago.

Cape Cod

A two-hour drive from Boston will bring you to the dramatic Atlantic coastline and to one of the country’s most picturesque regions – Cape Cod. The Cape Code National Seashore is 40 miles of protected beaches and dunes that draws visitors from far and wide. Take the fast ferry to Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard, take a trip up to the thriving art and music scene that is Provincetown, or saunter around Sandwich, the Cape’s oldest town set on the shores of magnificent, unspoilt beaches.

Boston & New England Experiences

Ghosts and Ghouls

Board the “Trolley of the Doomed” and embark on the Ghost and Gravestones Tour, a ghostly journey through some of Boston’s deepest and darkest secrets. Tread warily through 400-year-old burial grounds and watch your step as you meander along the back streets and alleyways, where many believe tormented souls still roam. Visit the final resting place of Cotton Mather, notorious for his involvement with the Salem Witch Trials, and all this in the company of your very own 17th Century gravedigger guide.

Ghosts and Ghouls

Board the “Trolley of the Doomed” and embark on the Ghost and Gravestones Tour, a ghostly journey through some of Boston’s deepest and darkest secrets. Tread warily through 400-year-old burial grounds and watch your step as you meander along the back streets and alleyways, where many believe tormented souls still roam. Visit the final resting place of Cotton Mather, notorious for his involvement with the Salem Witch Trials, and all this in the company of your very own 17th Century gravedigger guide.

Whale Watch Cruise

From late March to mid-November, the New England Aquarium Whale Watch Cruise visits Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, boasting some of the best whale watching in the world. The tour begins in Boston on board a high-speed catamaran, which will whisk you to the sanctuary. Up to 50 humpback whales can be seen feeding in a group at any one time, although they’re not the only ones! Stellwagen is also a bountiful feeding ground for dolphins, sea birds and other marine life.

Boston Movie Mile Walking Tour

This unique walking tour of Boston Common and Beacon Hill will guide you through the places you’ve seen on screen and turn them into a reality. On the Boston Movie Mile Walking Tour a local actor will be your guide, leading you to over 30 area locations seen on screen while giving you inside behind-the-scenes info about the Boston TV and filming industry. Explore locations made famous from shows and movies including Ted, The Departed, Good Will Hunting, Ally McBeal and more! The tour ends at one of Boston’s most famous locations: the Cheers bar. Also known as the Bull and Finch Pub, this neighbourhood bar in Beacon Hill was used for the exterior shots in the popular sitcom Cheers.