Attractions

Boston, MA
One of the most popular things to do in Boston is the Freedom Trail, which you can choose to walk along on your own with a map, or take a tour of with a knowledgeable guide who will explain its history and significance. Also popular among visitors are rides on the Duck Boats, amphibious vehicles that tour the city and the Charles River, shopping in Fanueil Hall Marketplace and Quincy Market, and walking around the popular and historic neighborhoods of Beacon Hill and the North End. Wonderful and renowned museums include the MFA (Boston Museum of Fine Arts), the New England Aquarium and the Museum of Science. Boston is an extremely walkable city and one could get to many of these sights on foot in one day. But to save time, the “T” or subway system is accessible from anywhere in the city, as well.

Salem, MA
Known as the “Witch City”, the notorious Salem Witch Trials of 1692 made their permanent mark on the town. There are witch-themed museums, shops, restaurants, cafes and hotels all over town. October is a particularly festive time to visit Salem as Halloween is taken very seriously in this town. Festivals, fairs and celebrations take place all month long, and locals can be found in costume for the weeks leading up to the holiday, adding to the spooky and historic atmosphere.

Apart from witch-related attractions, Salem was also one of the most significant seaports in early American times and has a tremendous maritime history. Its protected waterfront is home to Friendship a replica tall-ship you can view and tour in the harbor. Other sites of interest include the House of the Seven Gables and the Peabody-Essex Museum.

Portland, ME
Children’s Museum of Maine
Eagle Island Tours
Portland Head Light and Museum in Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Portland Museum of Art
Victoria Mansion
Wadsworth-Longfellow House