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Night Rider Private Charters of Boston
124 reviews
#1 of 88 Outdoor Activities in Boston
"On our tour, we sailed by the Constitution, the
waterfront
, the Seaport, Castle Island and landed at the end of the arrival runway at Logan airport in Winthrop."
"My team at work has a team
summer outing
every year and we always start it off with a boat cruise with Night Rider Charters and Captain Don."
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Freedom Trail Run
782 reviews
#2 of 88 Outdoor Activities in Boston
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Tuckamore Aviation
142 reviews
#3 of 88 Outdoor Activities in Boston
"We did the
city tour
with doors off (woohoo!)."
"Such a
cool experience
!"
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RunBoston
250 reviews
#4 of 88 Outdoor Activities in Boston
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Free Tours by Foot - Boston Tours
2,015 reviews
#5 of 88 Outdoor Activities in Boston
"This was my first time visiting Boston and this tour was definitely my favorite part!! Our tour guide David, was amazing for the
Freedom Trail tour
and we wished we could have attended another one of his before ou..."
"
Great Tour
, David P. tells awesome crime stories, very well understandable also for foreigners, interactive, thrilling, interesting and perfectly guided!"
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City Running Tours - Boston
143 reviews
#6 of 88 Outdoor Activities in Boston
"The route ended with a
great tour
of Harpoon Brewery (and yes, there was plenty of sampling to take advandage of!)"
"Overall it was an excellent experience learned
a lot of fun
history while getting a sweat in."
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Urban AdvenTours
1,149 reviews
#7 of 88 Outdoor Activities in Boston
"Hired
bikes
here for the day when we were in Boston last year The group was 16 with 2 excellent guides Fun, informative and a great way to see a city We loved it"
"It covers the full geography of Boston city proper and a highlight for us was being able to go into the Bleachers Bar at
Fenway Park
and look out on to the pitch."
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Gondola di Venezia
127 reviews
#8 of 88 Outdoor Activities in Boston
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Classic Harbor Line Boston MA Day Tours
940 reviews
#9 of 88 Outdoor Activities in Boston
"I have recently been on both Classic Harbor Line vessels and the experience was exceptional with the upscale style of Northern Lights and the elegant yet thrilling experience aboard the schooner
Adirondack III
."
"My husband and I took an afternoon sail on the
Adirondack III
and had a wonderful time touring around the Boston Harbor."
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Charles River Esplanade
732 reviews
#10 of 88 Outdoor Activities in Boston
"The combination of a great family atmosphere and the Boston Pops prepping the audience for the 4th of
July fireworks
makes the Charles River Esplanade a must see and do."
"... see the joggers, roller blades, performers, Pops, go across any one of the bridges to the Cambridge side and walk back on the Memorial Drive Side, part the
Museum of Science
(with a stop at Cheesecake Factory?)."
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Boston Duck Tours
7,174 reviews
#11 of 88 Outdoor Activities in Boston
"... talked so fluently throughout the entire tour giving a terrific commentary about the city and its history, he was very entertaining making the tour
a lot of fun
I wish I could remember his name photo attached."
"You'll have a
great tour
of the city, you'll ride both on the river and on land, and you'll hear of famous landmarks of this great city."
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Swan Boats
265 reviews
#12 of 88 Outdoor Activities in Boston
"This is the cheapest day-date in town at $4pp for adults; also awesome for a family
activity
at $2.50 per child."
"The
park
is so beautiful to see while riding the boats!"
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New England Aquarium Whale Watch
1,267 reviews
#13 of 88 Outdoor Activities in Boston
"Our
naturalist
was Collin and he was fantastic- he truly loved his job, and was really informative about the whales."
"But when we finally reached the hakes'
feeding grounds
of the Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary the boat slowed, the sickness passed and the incredible Humpback whale encounter began."
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Boston Harbor Cruises
2,308 reviews
#14 of 88 Outdoor Activities in Boston
"
Great trip
, 4 hours...started thinking we might see one or two...but it got that busy we didn’t know where to look!! Topped off with some fin slapping...or so we thought...then a hump back breech!!! Amazing trip a..."
"Good information on how the city grew by filling in wharfs and how the commercial
waterfront
has moved away from the downtown."
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Liberty Fleet of Tall Ships
564 reviews
#15 of 88 Outdoor Activities in Boston
"I would highly
recommend this trip
to anyone who wants a true sailing experience along with great shore adventures, great food, and wonderful company."
"We found deserted beaches, went on hikes and sailed to places only smaller ships could travel to We were able to swim and bask in the sun,
snorkel
, kyak, hike and see what the Bahamas were really all about."
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Paddle Boston - Charles River Canoe & Kayak
100 reviews
#16 of 88 Outdoor Activities in Boston
"I would highly recommend for anyone headed to Boston in the summer and looking for a fun low-key
outdoor activity
."
"As we had a
small group
we went quite quickly and got to see a couple of extra bits, but there was options for those that wanted a rest or slower pace too - definitely would work with a larger group in terms of ma..."
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Boston Harbor Mini Speed Boats, Inc.
155 reviews
#17 of 88 Outdoor Activities in Boston
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Spirit of Boston
276 reviews
#18 of 88 Outdoor Activities in Boston
"It was a surprise birthday dinner for the fiancé and we loved everything about the
dinner cruise
."
"We booked last minute on an amazing
sunny day
."
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Massachusetts Bay Lines
503 reviews
#19 of 88 Outdoor Activities in Boston
"We loved our
sunset cruise
around the harbor, The informative commentary makes it a great way to learn about Boston's history and the City looked lovely silhouetted by a superb sunset, Our boat was placed in a pri..."
"The captain made sure to stay out until the sun was setting and we had a great view, so it was a very
nice trip
."
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Boston Harbor Cruises
93 reviews
#20 of 88 Outdoor Activities in Boston
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Eureka Charters
36 reviews
#21 of 88 Outdoor Activities in Boston
"Wonderful
fishing trip
and wonderful captain!"
"
Great trip
with Quentin!"
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Classic Sail Boston
40 reviews
#22 of 88 Outdoor Activities in Boston
"I booked this trip as a special Father’s Day
outing
for our family and it was amazing."
"I have been on many types of
boats
except for a sailboat."
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Odyssey Cruises
248 reviews
#23 of 88 Outdoor Activities in Boston
"A great way to celebrate a birthday, an anniversary, a graduation or just enjoying a
dinner cruise
!😀"
"Great
dinner cruise
with outstanding service and views of Boston."
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BikeBus
29 reviews
#24 of 88 Outdoor Activities in Boston
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Self-Guided Tours by Action Tour Guide
62 reviews
#25 of 88 Outdoor Activities in Boston
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Franklin Park Zoo
428 reviews
#26 of 88 Outdoor Activities in Boston
"Having been to every major Zoo Bronx, San Diego, Washington DC, Columbus, etc. Franklin Park's
children's zoo
and gorillla exhibit on par with the best they have to offer."
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BlueHour Photo Ventures
23 reviews
#27 of 88 Outdoor Activities in Boston
"Paul and Allie are accomplished and knowledgable photographers who are able to translate their expertise in the
field
."
"If you see Blue Hour Photography, Paul Nguyen and Allie Richards, pick up the phone, send an E-mail and register for a
workshop
or tour with them."
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Boston's Best Cruises
120 reviews
#28 of 88 Outdoor Activities in Boston
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Boston Green Cruises
45 reviews
#29 of 88 Outdoor Activities in Boston
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Cycleboat Boston
10 reviews
#30 of 88 Outdoor Activities in Boston
"Can recommend for birthday, family events or business gatherings if you want to experience something special with
fun
and in a great setting."
"My friends and I chartered the Cycleboat for a
sunset cruise
to celebrate a birthday."
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Frequently Asked Questions about Boston
Which experiences are best for outdoor activities in Boston?
These experiences are best for outdoor activities in Boston:
Boston Freedom Trail GPS Self-Guided Audio Walk on Your Phone
Boston City view Bicycle Tour
Boston to New Hampshire Fall Foliage White Mountains Day Trip
Go Boston All-Inclusive Pass
Private Freedom Trail and Boston Tours Self Guided Tours Package
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What are the best places for outdoor activities in Boston?
These places are best for outdoor activities in Boston:
Charles River Esplanade
Franklin Park Zoo
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Carson Beach
Irish Heritage Trail
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Which places provide the best outdoor activities in Boston for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly outdoor activities in Boston:
Night Rider Private Charters of Boston
Classic Sail Boston
Boston Harbor Cruises
Charles River Esplanade
Swan Boats
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Which places provide the best outdoor activities in Boston for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking outdoor activities in Boston:
Free Tours by Foot - Boston Tours
Night Rider Private Charters of Boston
Classic Sail Boston
Urban AdvenTours
Tuckamore Aviation
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Which places provide the best outdoor activities in Boston for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking outdoor activities in Boston:
Free Tours by Foot - Boston Tours
Night Rider Private Charters of Boston
Classic Sail Boston
Urban AdvenTours
BikeBus
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Which places provide the best outdoor activities in Boston for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly outdoor activities in Boston:
Free Tours by Foot - Boston Tours
Urban AdvenTours
Liberty Fleet of Tall Ships
Charles River Esplanade
Freedom Trail Run
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