Outdoor Activities & Sports

Adventure Trips

Some call crossing the street in Greater Boston an adventure, but you'll also discover the more traditional kind as well: hook up with groups like the Appalachian Mountain Club for seasonal hikes, canoe trips and other adventures.

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Beaches

Need to escape the city heat? Not a problem, there's a wide array of beautiful beaches right in the Boston area and just a short drive away — such as Winthrop Beach (to the north) and Wollaston Beach (to the south).

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Biking

If you don't mind weaving around cars and pedestrians, you'll LOVE taking a guided bike tour — via Boston Bike Tours and BostonWalks — through Boston, Cambridge, Brookline and beyond.

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Camping

Who needs a starry night when you have a well-lit skyline? Right in Boston Harbor are four islands — accessible by ferry — where camping is available. Otherwise, head north, south or west where you'll find a host of more conventional campgrounds.

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Fishing

For information about fishing in Massachusetts, please visit Mass Wildlife.

Golf

Golfers will feel at home in Greater Boston...Right in the area are 15 unique courses from which to choose — including the ever-popular Granite Links Golf Club and the George Wright and Franklin Park Golf Courses.

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Skiing/Snowboarding

While you won't find the downhill skiing and snowboarding action that's available in Central and Western Massachusetts (just a car or bus ride away), you can take advantage of a diverse offering of great cross-country trails at areas like Rocky Woods in Medfield and Weston Ski Track.

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Sports Teams & Venues

The Red Sox. The Bruins. The Celtics. The Patriots. Fenway Park. Gillette Stadium. What more really needs to be said? Well, one thing maybe: be sure to buy your tickets well in advance of your trip, games and events sell out fast.

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State Parks & Forests

Think your options for seeing nature are limited in Boston? You may want to look into the 34 islands of the Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area, where you can enjoy beaches, trails, bird watching, and much more.

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Water Sports

Coming for a visit in the summer? Along the Charles River, in Boston Harbor and in other areas around Greater Boston, you'll find opportunities to kayak, swim, sail, canoe, row and simply have a good time.

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Whale Watching

Getting face-to-face with a humpback, pilot or blue whale is certainly exciting. Yet a whale watch is also a quintessential way to experience Massachusetts, and you'll find a number of charter offerings right in Boston, leaving on a daily basis, during the warmer months of the year.

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Featured Cities

Cambridge:

Get a taste of Ivy League life in the home of Harvard and MIT. And don't forget to take in the sunset along the Charles River in Harvard Square.

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Brookline:

The shops and restaurants around Coolidge Corner are a great place to spend an afternoon, and you'll be just a short walk from the birthplace of John F. Kennedy.

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Quincy:

Alive with modern and historical delights, Quincy is a great place to dine by the water, and get a glimpse into the fascinating life of John Adams at the Adams National Historic Site.

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Featured Attractions

Museum of Fine Arts

Sargent's murals. Wonders of Asian art. And traveling exhibitions of some of the world's most famous works. Find it all at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and stop by the museum café for an elegant lunch. Learn more>>

Kennedy Library and Museum

Arguably our nation's finest Presidential Library, and the very best source for all things Camelot. It's a short T ride to a museum that's thoroughly educational - and inspirational. Learn more>>

Children's Museum

Finally, a museum where you're encouraged to touch the exhibits. The Children's Museum offers fun and education for all ages. Learn more>>