Best 250 things to do in Newton, MA

Ride Boston’s Emerald Necklace on a 15+ mile guided bike tour

See fall foliage on a 1.5-hour Boston Harbor cruise with a gourmet picnic lunch

Cruise Boston Harbor and enjoy a fall brunch buffet aboard Northern Lights

Hear live ghost stories on a 90-minute Boston Harbor night cruise

Take in Boston Harbor’s history on a narrated midday cruise

Build sailing skills with a private instructor-led session

Private yacht cruise for front-row Tall Ships views, up to 22 guests

Cruise the harbor for Sail Boston tall-ship views with narration

Charter a 3-hour motor yacht for scheduled fireworks nights

Charter Motor Yacht Atlas for a 3-hour fireworks cruise for up to 25

Cruise Boston Harbor on a private yacht for Tall Ships views

Drive a 1944 M4A3 Sherman with 1-on-1 instruction and time for photos

Climb aboard a 1944 M24 Chaffee tank for a 10-minute group ride

Climb aboard a 1944 M4A3 Sherman for a 10-minute ride for two

Learn to drive a 1944 M24 Chaffee light tank with one-on-one instruction

Craft a personalized herbal tincture with mushrooms and plant medicine basics

Trace Salem's pirates, Puritans, witchcraft, and maritime past on foot

Explore Salem's witch trials, revolutionary roots and harbor history by foot and boat

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

See 3D Salem and Halloween exhibits year-round

Shop Wynotts Wands on weekend mornings with skip-the-line entry and in-store photos

Trace Salem's Hocus Pocus scenes with local lore and film trivia

Watch Salem Sound glow at day’s end while you help raise the sails and toast the sunset with a relaxed drink.

Hands-on 1812-style sail with engaging crew and scenic Salem Sound views