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 Bird-watching in Boston |
Bennington Street Boston, MA 02128 United States +1 617 727 5350 http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/... mass.parks@state.ma.us |
Located near Logan International Airport in East Boston, this is the only remaining salt marsh in the city. Many species of fish and shellfish call this wetland home. Several species of birds also reside here, from shorebirds to snowy owls. Twenty-eight acres have been landscaped and include walking trails and an observation tower. The spectacular view allows you to watch the nearby plane traffic as well as Boston Harbor and the downtown skyline. Guided walks on salt marsh ecology and cultural history are also available. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Boston from the water |
1 Long Wharf Boston, MA 02110 United States +1 617 227 4321 / +1 877 733 9425 (Toll free) http://www.bostonharborcruises... contact@bostonharborcruises.com |
This boat line offers ferry service, whale watches, sightseeing and chartered boats on Boston Harbor. Whale watches take about 3 hours on high-speed catamarans. Sightseeing options include a 45-minute U.S.S. Constitution cruise, a 90-minute historical tour of Boston Harbor, or a 90-minute sunset cruise. Ferry service includes commuter runs from waterfront suburbs Salem and Hingham, Boston to Cape Cod service, a four-stop inner-harbor city network, and service to the Boston Harbor Islands State Park. Ships accommodating up to 550 people are available for private functions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sailing on Boston harbor |
58 Batterymarch Street, Suite 211 Boston, MA 02110-3207 United States +1 617 720 0049 http://www.bostonharborsailing... info@bostonharborsailing.com |
An affiliate of the American Sailing Association and located near Rowes Wharf, this club strives to make the waters of Boston and New England accessible, affordable and enjoyable for the general public. It offers lessons from beginner to advanced level, sells memberships in both the club and the ASA and sponsors races and special charter tours and events. Remains open only from May to October. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sailing lessons and boat rentals |
54 Lewis Wharf Boston, MA 02110 United States +1 617 227 4198 http://www.bostonsailingcenter... info@bostonsailingcenter.com |
Open year round, this sailing center was founded in 1977 and provides a high quality series of instructional classes for beginning, intermediate and advanced sailors. The club sponsors several races each year and also offers special charter trips for private groups and corporate events. Most of the charters are in the waters of Boston Harbor but may venture out along the New England coast. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A taste of the Atlantic |
290 Northern Avenue Boston Seaport Boat Charters Boston, MA 02210 United States +1 617 261 6633 / +1 800 422 8419 (Toll Free) http://www.accruiseline.com/ bostonseaportboatcharters@worldnet.att.net |
See another side of New England without the hassle of driving, and take a scenic coastal cruise to the historic seaport of Gloucester on a 500-passenger boat. The tour stops for two hours at Studio Restaurant in Rocky Neck. Explore the area known as Salem Willows, then head back to Boston as the sun goes down. The M/V Cape Ann is equipped with three decks, dinner facilities and room for dancing. The two lower decks are heated and offer good protection from the elements. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tour by bus |
56 Williams Street Boston, MA 02453-4114 United States +1 781 899 1454 / +1 800 237 8687 http://www.bostontours.com/ |
Do not let cold weather scare you off from sightseeing landmarks and historical sites around Boston. Get picked up at your suburban hotel and see the best of Boston during a seven-hour tour in a minicoach. The narrated tour passes Beacon Hill, the Boston Common and Newbury Street. Stops are made at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Old North Church, the Charlestown Navy Yard and the Bunker Hill Monument. Closes for Winter; opens each April. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Customized walking or biking tours |
52 Grove Street Old Cambridge Properties Boston, MA 02108 United States +1 617 489 5020 http://members.tripod.com/~Bos... bostonwalks@hotmail.com |
Run by a real estate agency, this tour company offers tailored walking or biking tours according to your interests. Walk through the churches of the North End, amble Irish South Boston with views of Pleasure Bay and Castle Island, or take the Armenian/Greek tour to Strawberry Hill. Whatever your interest may be, this office can customize a tour for your family or group. Reservations necessary several weeks in advance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hiking and camping on a harbor island |
Boston Harbor Boston, MA 02221 United States +1 617 223 8666 http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/... |
Surrounded by the bent finger of Hull peninsula and the blue waters of Hingham Bay, this island offers hiking trails lined with sprawling trees and lush shrubs. Wild berries and flowers add color to your walk. The beautiful views of Hingham bay may make you want to stay a while. If you obtain a permit, you may camp here. Access is by private boat or by free water taxi from George's Island. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Watersports on the Charles |
2401 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02466 United States +1 617 965 5110 / +1 781 891 6575 http://www.paddleboston.com/ne... |
This full-service rowing, canoeing, kayaking and sculling center has locations in Newton and Brighton. These centers offer a whole range of activities for the family. Lessons are available, from beginner to advanced, and rentals of canoes, sculls, rowboats and kayaks are offered at the dock. Special guided tours of the immediate area are available, as are more in-depth guided tours of the Massachusetts coast and local rivers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Riverside recreation |
Storrow Drive Boston, MA 02116 United States +1 617 727 1188 x445 http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/... mass.parks@state.ma.us |
Get a feel for Boston with a stroll along 17 miles of riverside paths and parks. Watch sailboats and racing college crews. On summer evenings, there is free music at the Hatch Memorial Shell (an outdoor stage), and there are always hundreds of walkers, joggers, bikers, dog-walkers and sunbathers enjoying the view. The best way to reach the river is via the Arthur Fiedler footbridge, which is close to the intersection of Beacon and Arlington Streets in the Back Bay, or via the pedestrian bridge near the Charles/MGH T station. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A ride on the Charles |
100 Cambridgeside Place Suite 320 Boston, MA 02141 United States +1 617 621 3001 http://charlesriverboat.com/ |
These boats glide along the Charles River and offer hourlong tours of sights such as Beacon Hill, the Charles River Esplanade , Boston University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University. This company also offers 90-minute sunset cruises during spring and summer months. Located next to the Cambridgeside Galleria, you can pick up tickets at the dockside ticket booth. Call or check website for admission prices and cruise schedules. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sailing on the Charles |
21 David Mugar Way Charles River Esplanade Boston, MA 02114 United States +1 617 523 1038 http://www.community-boating.org harbortrips@community-boating.org |
During the summer months, the Charles River is filled with small sailboats. Most of them belong this organization, which is the oldest and largest public sailing program in the country. A two-day membership is available to those with prior sailing experience. A fleet of more than 140 boats includes 14.5-foot Cape Cod Mercuries, Lasers, sailboards and Rhodes 19s. The organization's primary mission is the Junior Program—children sail all summer for $1. The 5,000-member adult program helps support this great tradition. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rowing on the Charles |
600 Pleasant Street Boston, MA 02472 United States +1 617 923 7557 http://www.communityrowing.org office@communityrowing.org |
Located on Charles River, this center offers rowing instruction and experience for beginners to experts. While away the hours cruising the gently flowing waters of the river and enjoy the lush foliage during the center's open months of April to October. Classes are very popular and fill quickly, so be sure to call in advance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Colonial cemetery with a view |
Snowhill Street Boston, MA 02114 United States +1 800 7 3326 7866 http://www.cityofboston.gov/fr... |
Hidden in the back streets of the North End is the second-oldest burial ground in Boston. The well-manicured grounds hold the earthly remains of some famous Bostonian residents, including the Puritanical Mather family and Prince Hall. This is also a great spot for a view; on a clear day you can see everything from the Inner Harbor to Charlestown. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Courageous Sailing Center |
Pier 4 Charlestown Navy Yard Boston, MA 02129 United States +1 617 242 3821 http://www.courageoussailing.org/ john@courageoussailing.org |
Located in the Charlestown Navy Yard, this organization offers sailing instruction and youth outreach programs. Guided tours of the inner harbor and Harbor Islands are also available. A fleet of J22s and Rhodes 19s is available for your cruising or racing pleasure. Sail past the U.S.S. Constitution and other naval vessels in dock and enjoy views of Boston from a unique perspective. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wildlife sanctuary |
250 Fresh Pond Parkway Boston, MA 02138 United States +1 617 349 6391 http://friendsoffreshpond.org/ friendsoffreshpond@yahoo.com |
Surrounding the public water supply for Cambridge, this 150-acre tract of land has paths for bikers, runners and walkers. Joggers, beware: dogs are allowed to go unleashed. Many come to picnic, stroll or take an early morning run. Also known as a great spot for bird watching, many avian species reside or visit here. Depending upon the season, loons, herons, orioles, warblers and waterfowl may make an appearance. Parking available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Murder on the harbor |
Boston Harbor Cruises Long Wharf Boston, MA 02110 United States +1 800 697 2583 (Toll Free) http://www.mysterycafe.com/sho... |
One ticket buys you dinner, a cruise and a staged murder mystery for you to unravel. Previous cruise seasons have featured themes such as a Gilligan's Island mystery and a Titanic spin-off. Billed as a Key West tropical cruise, this show features some interesting characters, including "Jimmy Buffet". Dinner is catered by Ristorante Marino, a local Italian eatery. Group rates are available for parties of 10 or more; private cruises may be chartered. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Park in Somerville and Medford |
Medford, Everett Sommerville Boston, MA 02144 United States +1 617 727 5380 http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/... mass.parks@state.ma.us |
Four parks make up the Mystic River Reservation, which runs through Medford, Somerville and Everett. The Mary O'Malley Park has a boat landing and tennis courts. The Torbert McDonald Park offers many natural sites and trails. Draw Seven Park has two soccer fields and bikeways. The park area called Mystic Lakes is a popular summer spot with its combination of beach facilities and natural shady areas. Sailing and non-motorized boating are allowed on Mystic Lakes. The park is run by the Metropolitan District Commission and admission to the reservation and its parks is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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188-acre harbor island |
Boston Harbor Boston, MA 02221 United States +1 617 223 8666 http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/... |
This island is part of the Boston Harbor Islands national recreation area. You can see some of the island's history as you wander through the ruins of Fort Adams, which was a war post in the early 1900s and a World War II POW camp. You will also find nature trails and vistas that overlook the harbor and mainland. Brisk sea breezes will cool you on the hottest days of the year. A free water taxi to the island is available from George's Island. Summertime camping is allowed with a permit; call for details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Make way for ducklings... |
9 Arlington Street Boston Public Garden Boston, MA 02116 United States +1 617 522 1966 http://www.swanboats.com/ |
A trip to Boston is not complete without a visit to this attraction. From mid-April until mid-September, you can take a quick tour on a paddleboat decorated as a swan. These tours have been run by the same family for over a hundred years in the Boston Public Garden, which was the setting for the famous children's story, "Make Way for Ducklings". You will understand why as you glide among the hundreds of ducks that call the Garden pond home. You may see a couple of real swans, too. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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