things to do in Charlestown, MA

Make handmade noodles from scratch with a chef, then eat and take dough home

Make scallion pancakes and a Double Awesome sandwich with a chef

Explore coastal salt marsh scenery without heading onto the open ocean

Pedal the Charles River and explore Nahanton Park from the water

Paddle the Charles River with a kayak suited to beginners and seasoned paddlers

Share a relaxed paddle through the Charles River at Nahanton Park

Paddle the Charles River through Nahanton Park’s quiet channels and wetlands

Paddle calm Charles River waters through Nahanton Park

Take the helm and discover sailing aboard a traditional cutter ketch

Step ashore on quiet harbor islands while your captain waits

Fill up on Gloucester's food traditions, one local stop at a time

Gather on a working farm with your own tented space and room to play

Weekend brunch sail on Boston Harbor with pastries, coffee, and tea

Watch the Boston skyline at twilight on a 2-hour tall ship sail

Sail Boston Harbor on the Liberty Star tall ship in 1.5 hours

Sail Boston Harbor at sunset on a classic schooner

Sail Boston Harbor with stories, skyline views, and complimentary pastries

Cruise Boston Harbor for views of the tall ships on a classic schooner

Sail Boston Harbor at sunset for views of the tall ships and skyline lights

See 3D Salem and Halloween exhibits year-round

Hear Salem's witch-trial tales and infamous ghost stories after dark

Give your birthday celebration a creative, hands-on twist

Pedal across Lake Cochituate with 1–4 hour rental options

Paddle Lake Cochituate in a stable canoe built for easy exploration