Outdoor Recreation and Activities in Boston, MA

Plimoth Plantation Tour

Plimoth Plantation

This "living" museum recreates life as it was in the 17th century when the new world was being discovered. The 1627 Pilgrim Village features costumed actors portraying colonists in daily life.

If you want to spend time outdoors on your vacation, you're making plans to visit the right city! There's so much to see around Boston, you'll find that sightseeing by foot will let you take in the fresh air and ensure you don't miss anything.

Salem, Massachusetts

• Walk through the historical town of Salem where the witch trials of 1692 occurred. Here you can visit the Salem Witch Museum where you will learn the facts about the 17th century witch trials. Walk by and see Hawthorne's Custom House and the House of the Seven Gables, which is the oldest surviving mansion in New England.

Cambridge, MA & Harvard University

• Tour the Harvard campus. The campus is home to the nation's oldest university. An outdoors walk through the grounds of this beautiful campus will allow you to enjoy the rich history of the architecture of the various buildings that the campus is home to.
  
• Pass through the Wadsworth Gate and enter Harvard Yard. There you will find the Wadsworth House, once the headquarters of George Washington. Also see nearby Cambridge Common where he took control of the Continental Army. The architecture of the area is breathtaking and the history is rich.

Plimoth Plantation

• Take a walk through Plimoth Plantation, where you will step back into the 17th century. Visit the crafts center where you will watch 17th century clothing and furnishings being produced. Visit the Nye Barn where you will be able to visit with rare breeds of livestock and learn about how the organization that runs the plantation is trying to save them. Visit the Mayflower II where costumed staff will teach you about life aboard the ship. The most educational and entertaining place in the plantation is the 1627 Pilgrim Village where staff in costume will reenact daily life in 1627.

The Breakers - Former Home of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy

• The Breakers is the 70-room mansion that was once home to Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. The home was built in 1895 and is a National Historical Landmark. The home sits on a 13-acre estate overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. A walk through the beautiful grounds is sure to be refreshing and relaxing.

Boston Duck Tour

• Take a tour on the Splashdown Amphibious Duck Boat. Ride in an authentic U.S. Army Amphibious Duck boat and see the historic sites of Boston riding half on land and half on water. The boats were originally built in the 1940s and have been restored to new condition. The hour and a half tour will take you to view the Mayflower II, Plymouth Rock, Plymouth Harbor and more!

Beacon Hill Masterpieces PhotoWalks Tour

• While in the Boston area, be sure to take a walking photo tour of Beacon Hill. You will be treated to the sights of the elegant and historic homes located in Beacon Hill. The neighborhood features cobblestone streets and beautiful homes. It is also where America's first botanical garden is located.