things to do in East Boston, MA

Trace Boston’s gay and lesbian history on a private guided walk

Follow Samuel Adams' revolutionary path, then toast at the Taproom

Unearth Beacon Hill's tales of witchcraft, murder and apparitions on Halloween

Uncover the changing stories of America’s oldest public park

Discover the design stories behind Boston’s overlooked Art Deco landmarks

Explore Boston through the stories of Loyalists to the British crown

Trace South Boston’s waterfront from marshland to the Innovation District

Explore Puritan death customs and gravestone art in downtown Boston

Read Boston's changing cityscape through clues above and below its streets

Trace the ideas and rivalries that shaped Victorian Boston's literary scene

Trace the fire that reshaped Boston's commercial district and fire-safety policies

Uncover how 19th-century engineering transformed Boston's Back Bay

Walk downtown Salem and trace 400 years of military service in 1 hour

Discover Salem's witch trial history with a local Spanish-speaking guide

Paddle Salem Harbor at your own pace from Salem Willows Park

Experience a calm private winter paddle with dry suits and an expert guide on sheltered New England waters

Paddle Salem’s coast at dusk with beginner-friendly guidance

Paddle Beverly Harbor and Salem Sound at your own pace

Explore Beverly Harbor and Salem Sound at your own pace

Build confidence on the water with personalized paddling instruction

Build paddling skills with private instruction tailored to your experience

Make the day your own with island hopping, lighthouse views and a swim

Shape your own sailing adventure, with the option to swim

Take in Boston's waterfront with harbor history or music on a leisurely private sail