What to do in Massachusetts

Activities, attractions and tours

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Activities

Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour

NZ$91
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour
Whale Watching Tour

Whale Watching Tour in Gloucester

NZ$85
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching Tour in Gloucester
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions

Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions

NZ$139
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions
History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

NZ$63
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour
The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small Group Boston Walking Tour

The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small-Group Boston Walking Tour

NZ$134
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small-Group Boston Walking Tour
Boston CityPASS: Admission to Top 4 Boston Attractions

Boston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 4 Attractions

NZ$148
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Boston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 4 Attractions
Boston Harbor Cruise boat with the skyscrapers of the city in the background in Boston

City Cruises Boston: Historic Sightseeing Cruise

NZ$81
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Boston: Historic Sightseeing Cruise
View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets

View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets

NZ$60
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets
Salem's Best Ghost Tour

Salem's Best Ghost Tour

NZ$42
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Salem's Best Ghost Tour
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Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour

Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour

Activity duration is 1 day
9.0 out of 10 with 773 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$89 per adult
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Boston: Helicopter Skyline Tour

Boston: Helicopter Skyline Tour

Activity duration is 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 9 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$519 per adult
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Boston to Martha's Vineyard with Optional Island Tour

Boston to Martha's Vineyard with Optional Island Tour

Activity duration is 13 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 212 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$224 per adult
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Boston: Sunset Tall Ship Harbour Cruise

Boston: Sunset Tall Ship Harbour Cruise

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 43 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$122 per adult
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Go City: Boston Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions

Go City: Boston Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions

Activity duration is 30 days
9.4 out of 10 with 20 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$94 per adult
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What to do in Massachusetts

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Fenway Park

9.2/10 (11,009 reviews)
The iconic home of the Boston Red Sox is on the must-see list of every red-blooded baseball fan.
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Our guide on where to stay in Massachusetts

Find the best Massachusetts areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Boston

Known for its must-see aquarium and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Boston. Check out top attractions like Boston Harbor and Boston Massacre Site, and jump on the metro at State St. Station or Downtown Crossing Station to see more of the city.

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Back Bay

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Copley Square to Newbury Street – discover Back Bay, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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Seaport District

Travellers to Seaport District praise its captivating waterfront views. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Boston Harbor and Liberty Wharf.

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Beacon Hill

Historical sites, shopping and restaurants highlight some notable features of Beacon Hill. Make a stop by Acorn Street or Charles Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Charles-MGH Station or Park St. Station to get around town.

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Photo by Tony Creech
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Nantucket Town

While visiting Nantucket Town, you might make a stop by sights like Nantucket Atheneum and Nantucket Historical Association.

 

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Day trip destinations from Massachusetts

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Nantucket

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Boston

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New Bedford

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Hyannis

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Provincetown

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Amherst

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Rockport

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Boxborough

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