Lauren & Harrison
Things To Do
Salem
8 miles North of Nahant is Salem, MA (a waterfront town), most known for the witch trials of 1692. Salem is full of local history and interesting things to do. Salem is a tourist favorite since it is a walking city and has lots of boutique shops and restaurants. The longstanding circuit of museums and witch tours now has a solid complement of restaurants, shops, and hotels to round out the visitor experience!
Gloucester Beaches
The City of Gloucester has beautiful, award-winning beaches and is a premier spot for beachgoers visiting from near and far! Make sure to book a reservation to get a parking spot at either Good Harbor, Wingaersheek, or Crane Beach!
Rockport
Only an hour north of Boston, Rockport is the perfect destination for relaxation, it's easy to get there by car, train or by the sea. Full of intriguing history, unmatched beauty and serenity, Rockport invites you to slow and be renewed. Enjoy gorgeous views of the ocean, lots of shopping in boutiques and art galleries, and fresh New England seafood!
Newbury Street
Visit Newbury street to explore unique and trendy boutiques, coffee shops, and restuarants – all housed in beautiful brownstone buildings in the heart of Back Bay. This famous Boston street becomes a pedestrian-only walkway on Sundays in the summer. Its surrounded by identifiable skyscrapers, like the Prudential Center and John Hancock Tower. In nice weather, restaurant patio seating is packed with Bostonians and tourists soaking up the sunshine. And if anyone needs a suit for the wedding, Suitsupply on Newbury Street is going to be your number one spot, ask for Harrison...
View Boston
View Boston is a 360 observation deck offering breathtaking and orienting views from high above the heart of Boston. You can roam the 360-degree open air roof deck and eat or enjoy beverages with a view at their restaurant, Stratus.
Boston Harbor City Cruises
Enjoy whale watches or ferry rides to Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard as well as day trips to the Boston Harbor Ferry Islands (Spectacle Island and George's Island). On George's Island, you can explore Civil-War-era Fort Warren, enjoy a picnic, take a ranger-guided tour, or stop by the visitor center to delve into history — and be sure to ask about the legend of the Lady in Black! On Spectacle, you can take in the breathtaking, panoramic views of Boston Harbor, relax by the beach, enjoy a day of hiking, and much more.
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts, less than one mile from Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the ballpark of Major League Baseball's Boston Red Sox. Games throughout the summer make a great excuse to drink and eat hotdogs!
Charles River Esplanade
The Charles River is perfect for enjoying a beautiful view by the water. In warmer months, people run and bike on paths running along the esplanade, and sail and kayak on the Charles River. You can walk along the Charles River from Back Bay all the way to Beacon Hill! You can also rent a kayak and explore the Charles River while enjoying breathtaking views of historic Back Bay, Beacon Hill, MIT, and the Zakim and Longfellow bridges.
Freedom Trail
The Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile-long path through Boston that passes by 16 locations significant to the history of the United States. It winds from Boston Common in downtown Boston, to the Old North Church in the North End and the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown. (Brits be warned, they did not like us, but they're over it for the most part now)
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
The Museum of Fine Arts is an art museum in Boston, Massachusetts. It is the 20th-largest art museum in the world, measured by public gallery area. It contains 8,161 paintings and more than 450,000 works of art, making it one of the most comprehensive collections in the Americas.
Institute of Contemporary Art
The Institute of Contemporary Art is an art museum and exhibition space located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The museum was founded as the Boston Museum of Modern Art in 1936. Since then it has gone through multiple name changes as well as moving its galleries and support spaces over 13 times.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is an art museum in Boston, Massachusetts, which houses significant examples of European, Asian, and American art. Its collection includes paintings, sculpture, tapestries, and decorative arts.
Boston Public Library - Central Library
The library is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and houses over 20 million items. Enjoy a free tour of the building to learn about its history and the treasured artworks and architecture that spans three centuries. After that, sit back for a cup of tea in one the library’s tea lounges. Be sure to check out the courtyard and Dartmouth street entrance for gorgeous views!
White Mountains
The White Mountain National Forest is a vacation hotspot for a reason – it holds some of the best recreation opportunities in the North East. Hikers and Backpackers test their endurance on trips that bring them from granite peak to peak, with challenging elevation drops and gains in between.