Boston Things to Do

You’ve got to love Halloween. It’s the time of year where everyone puts on silly costumes and heads out to mingle and have a little fun. In Boston, a city that loves to have a good time, the event takes on special meaning.

What’s Boston known for? Well, undoubtedly a lot of things—too many to name, actually, but there’s a part of us all, equally undoubtedly, that remembers our history books well enough to recall the tale of the Boston Tea Party. Perhaps it strikes some child-like cord in us, but for some reason the act of defiance that was the Boston Tea Party just seemed so, well, fun. (Maybe it’s because it’s called a party?)

Boston has several prime areas for whale watching – mainly the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. Marine species abound, and the crisp shores of the Atlantic are themselves an enticing reason for a boat trip. Here are some tips for planning your big whale watching moments.