things to do in South Boston, MA

Walk wooded farm trails alongside adult fainting goats

Walk at the goats’ pace and get a closer look at farm life

Craft a personalized herbal tincture with mushrooms and plant medicine basics

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

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

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

Walk Salem’s Hocus Pocus filming spots with stories and local lore

Pedal across Lake Cochituate with 1–4 hour rental options

Paddle Lake Cochituate in a stable canoe built for easy exploration

Paddle Lake Cochituate together in a sit-on-top tandem kayak

Build sailing skills with a private instructor-led session

Explore Lake Cochituate with a sailboat rental for family-oriented time on the water