Boston, Massachusetts, has fun activities to cater to all kinds of tastes. For someone seeking an energetic activity, there are bike or boat tours of the city and its sites. Museum aficionados can take in a fun-filled day at the city's science museum. Sports buffs can visit historic Fenway Park and catch a Boston Red Sox game, and everyone can enjoy the sites and tastes of Boston's North End.
Boston by Bike
An eco-friendly bicycle tour is a way to explore the city and get exercise at the same time. UrbanAdventours' motto is "burn carbs, not carbon!" Bike rentals are available year round, and guided tours are given in season. UrbanAdventours supplies the bike, helmet and water, and riders provide the pedal power. Tours include a "Funway to Fenway" tour to the Red Sox home, foliage tours in the fall, and waterfront night tours. All skill levels can be accommodated.
Boat Rides on the Charles
The Charles River once played an important role in the Industrial Revolution in America. Now it is also a playground for all types of boats. Charles River Canoe & Kayak rents canoes, kayaks and other small vessels from four different locations. Customers can boat independently or join an escorted tour of the river and Boston Harbor. The "Barking Crab Tour" ventures down into the harbor, docking for a meal at the famous clam shack. Others tours include moonlight paddles and sea-kayaking trips.
Science Museum
The Museum of Science is a learning experience that also is a lot of fun. There are always innovative special exhibits, an enormous permanent exhibit hall, an IMAX theater, Planetarium, 3-D Digital Cinema and Butterfly Garden. Learning is hands-on, with interactive displays about science and nature, including the human body and health.
Live presentations throughout the day from resident experts introduce the audience to concepts such as lightning and give you a chance to see live animals. The Butterfly Garden overlooks the Charles River and is home to living butterflies from around the globe. The IMAX and Planetarium allow visitors to rest their feet, relax and enjoy a rotating selection of shows.
A Little Taste of Italy
The North End is Boston's oldest residential district, housing people since the 1660s, but it is best known for its Italian heritage. There is little immigration from Italy today, but the North End retains its flavor, mostly in the flavors of its many restaurants, cafes and specialty food stores.
Bakeries, cheese stores and pastry shops are just some of the offerings. The Freedom Trail goes through the North End and takes in some of the important Revolutionary War sites. Throughout summer, the North End hosts numerous religious festivals and processions, and during the festivals visitors can purchase street food and enjoy live music and entertainment.
Visit a Baseball Legend
Fenway Park is one of oldest Major League Baseball parks in the United States. Babe Ruth once played here, and folklore has it that when he was traded away from the Red Sox that he cursed the team not to win a championship. The curse endured for decades until it was reversed with their 2004 World Series victory.
Guided tours are available in season, including on game days, and last 50 minutes. Since Fenway is also one of the smallest ballparks in the country, tickets can be difficult to obtain. Even without a ticket, games can be watched in one of the many sports bars in the streets that surround the park, or visitors can buy food from a street vendor and just enjoy the ambiance of the crowds coming and going from the game.
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