things to do in Newton, MA

Trace Jewish life and landmark synagogue sites on Beacon Hill's North Slope

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

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

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

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

Learn to design, build, and repair sails in a hands-on two-day class

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

Charter a 3-hour motor yacht for scheduled fireworks nights

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

Rent an electric scooter in Central Square, Cambridge

Diagnose your scooter issue on a quick video consult

Test ride the Hiboy S2 scooter from a Cambridge showroom floor model