Christmas Shopping is a Breeze in Boston
Christmas is just 50 days away and you have yet to do your Christmas shopping. Don’t panic yet. You can still get all of your Christmas shopping done for the big day, and you can do it without stress. Just visit the great city of Boston and go on some of these fun shopping tours. You can take care of the shopping list and have a great time doing it!
Macy’s Boston Star Shopper Tour
Be treated like a star during your shopping experience when you go on Macy’s Boston Star Shopper Tour. You get a $25 gift card, a 4-piece box of Frango Chocolates, and a Star Scent that helps you decide what fragrance is best for you and all that is just for showing up. In addition, you will be given an 11% discount on merchandise throughout the store, so you can buy everyone the gifts they want at a discounted cost. You may not be able to help but agree that it’s better to give than receive after this tour.
Wrentham Village Premium Outlets Tour
After spending some time choosing your gifts at Macy’s, go on the Wrentham Village Premium Outlets Tour to finish off your shopping. There are over 170 shopping options at these outlets with up to 65% off in savings at each place. You can visit Nike, Kenneth Cole, Coach, Ann Taylor, and many other brand names that have just what you need for your Christmas shopping list in just one tour. This tour is a sure way to get gifts that please everyone and save money by skipping the regular retail rate.
New England Aquarium Whale Watch Cruise
For visitors who are coming to Boston to get their shopping done in November, this is also your last chance to do some whale watching with the New England Aquarium Whale Watch Cruise. After November, the cruise closes down for the winter months and you won’t have another chance to go whale watching before spring. The whale watching cruise is a nice way to reward yourself for all of the shopping you finished and you get to see the magnificent whales of the ocean up close. You may even get to see other wildlife like dolphins and sea birds as well.
Fall in Love with Boston this Fall
Boston is a beautiful place to visit when the leaves are changing to their vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows during autumn. Come and experience it first hand, and explore the many exciting attractions and activities Boston has to offer during your next getaway. The history, beauty, and relaxation that you can experience in this city are too good to pass up!
USS Constitution and Boston Harbor Sightseeing Cruise
Do some sighting in unique fashion with the USS Constitution and Boston Harbor Sightseeing Cruise. This cruise takes place aboard a classic ship with full sails and beautiful decks, so you will enjoy sights of your ship almost as much as you enjoy your narrated tour along the harbors of Boston. Your tour stops at the Charleston Navy Yard where you can relax and explore some of the vessels before getting back on the cruise for more scenic views of Boston. If you want fantastic views of Boston in the fall, this is a great option.
Old Town Trolley Narrated Tour
For more lovely views of Boston during autumn as well a chance to learn some of the city’s fascinating history, take the Old Town Trolley Narrated Tour. This fully narrated tour allows you to hop off and hop on the bus at various attractions throughout the city. Some of the places you can choose to stop at include the Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Historic North End, Beacon Hill, and Newbury Street. You can spend an entire day enjoying the city with this tour option.
New England Aquarium Whale Watch Cruise
Of course it’s not just the gorgeous fall foliage and history that brings visitors to Boston. Many visitors come to the area to see whales on the New England Aquarium Whale Watch Cruise. This cruise is designed to take you to places where whale sightings are common. You may see many different types of whales including the famous humpback whale as well as other marine life like dolphins while you’re on this cruise. It’s the perfect way to spend an afternoon in Boston.
Day Trips to Famous Locations from Boston, MA
Enjoy your vacation time to the fullest by taking four exciting day trips from Boston. You can spend time exploring the many wonders of Boston and also have the benefit of being able to take trips to other great locations nearby. These trips are all unique and offer you the chance to see some of the most famous places in the world!
Salem – The Witch City Tour will give you a better understanding of what happened in the city of Salem during the Salem witch trials. Your tour will take you past Abbott Hall in Marble Head, House of Seven Gables, the Salem Witch Museum and several other attractions including Hawthorne’s Custom House which you may remember from The Scarlet Letter. Salem is an incredible city to visit, and you can see the most interesting places with this day trip!
Visit the beautiful Cape Cod area with a short day trip from Boston with the Cape Cod Excursion Tour. This tour will give you scenic views of the area as well as a chance to visit the JFK Memorial and explore some of the charming seaside villages of the area. This tour also includes a harbor cruise. Your cruise is fully narrated so you can learn about the wonderful things you see throughout the cruise. This day trip is an unbeatable way to see Cape Cod on your vacation!
Another day trip you certainly won’t want to miss is the Fabulous Newport Tour. Newport has some of the most unbelievable architecture you will ever see. From historic sites to incredible homes like Mrs. Vanderbilt’s Marble House, you’re bound to see some wonderful sights. Private yachts, fishing fleets, and racing boats will also be seen during this tour. The world of Newport is beautiful, glamorous, and unforgettable!
If you’re interested in the lives of 17th century pilgrims, you won’t want to miss out on this opportunity to learn more about them with the Plimoth Plantation Tour. This exciting day trip will take you to a village fashioned just like one you might have seen in the 17th century. Actors in 17th century costumes will be playing the part of colonists, so as you walk through the village, you will feel as if you’ve stepped back in time. There is even a full scale replica of The Mayflower for you to see. You won’t believe your eyes!
The National Golf Expo Swings Into Boston, MA
The National Golf Expo is coming to Boston, MA at the Bayside Expo Center March 6th through March 8th. This special event gives golfers from all over the nation a chance to meet with New England PGA members to work on their swing or stance and compete against other golfers. The Bayside Expo Center has the added benefit of having one of the largest indoor driving ranges in the country. This event is so huge that over 180,ooo square feet is devoted to the golfing retailers, activities, and displays at the show.
While you’re in Boston, MA take the time to get to know the history of the city and surrouding areas with the Cambridge, Lexington and Concord Tour. You’ll learn about the American Revolution on this tour, and will also be given an intimate tour of the homes of great American writeres like Nathaniel Hawthorne and Louisa May Alcott. For more historical sites, take the Plimoth Plantation Tour for a look back at the 17th Century when America’s journey into becoming the country it is today began.
While you’re close enough, you may want to take a day trip to Cape Cod. The historic area will astound you with its beauty on the Cape Cod Excursion Tour. Learn all about the history of Cape Cod while enjoying the scenery. The quaint villages, John F. Kennedy’s memorial and more exciting sights await you when you choose to visit Cape Cod with this activity.
Fine Cuisine Sweeps Boston, MA During Restaurant Week
Each year in Boston, MA there is an event the restaurants of the area put on called Restaurant Week. During Restaurant Week, all of the finest dining establishments in the area decide on an entirely new menu and prepare special gourmet meals for their patrons. These meals, the 3-course meals for dinner and the 2-course meals for lunch, are supposed to get rid of the gloom of winter through an exciting dining experience. This event takes place during March 14th-19th and the 21st-26th and many people attend from all over the nation.
Almost all of the restaurants in Boston that are capable of fine cuisine participate in this event. From Argentinean meals to Italian meals, all the restaurants are eager to put out their best culinary creations to entice customers to come and eat at their restaurant. Some places, such as the Boston Odyssey Lunch and Dinner Cruises, provide an elegant meal for lunch and dinner even when it is not restaurant week.
While in Boston for the fine dining events, one should also take in some of the entertainment Boston has to offer. The Shear Madness Comedy Show is sure to make viewers laugh with the antics of the players in a ‘whodunit’ style show. Or for those who prefer some physical activity after a good meal, there are many sightseeing opportunites to get them out and about such as the New England Aquarium Whalewatch Cruise or the Boston Movie Mile Walking Tour.
Spectacular Shopping Awaits You In Boston!
New York City is the shopping mecca of the East coast, but if you’re looking for a more laid back shopping experience Boston is the place. Boston is home to great shopping centers and amazing boutiques without the stressful hustle and bustle of the Big Apple. If you’re planning on visiting the area, check out these wonderful shopping tours!
Macy’s Boston Star Shopper Tour
Take full advantage of the Star treatment with the Macy’s Boston Star Shopper Tour. The tour is available any time during Macy’s normal business hours, so it’s a perfect opportunity to do a little insiders shopping. You’ll begin your tour with a friendly greeting from a Macy’s team member, during which you’ll learn about all the best merchandise available and receive your Star Shopper bag. The bag contains $25 Macy’s gift card, a 4-piece box of gourmet Frango Mint Chocolates, fragrance samples, and a card good for an 11% discount on merchandise store-wide.
Wrentham Village Premium Outlets Tour
If outlet shopping is more your style, you’ll dance for joy when you see the Wrentham Village! This particular outlet shopping center happens to be the largest collection of outlet stores in New England, featuring more than 170 retailers. Some of the retailers you’ll find include Williams-Sonoma, Michael Kors, Coach, Barney’s New York Outlet, Banana Republic, and Eddie Bauer. These are only a few examples of the hundreds of designers you’ll find at Wrentham Village. There are plenty of restaurant options, including Ruby Tuesday and Main Street Eatery.
These are just two of the shopping tours and experiences we offer for the Boston area. Check out the rest of the shopping tours or browse the other available activities by visiting the Boston page on Vacations Made Easy!
Boston Vacation Packages Brimming With Family Fun
There is so much to see when visiting Boston that it is easy to miss out on activities or experiences. Don’t let this happen to your family during your next trip to Boston. Vacations Made Easy has three vacation packages that make sure you don’t miss a thing. From your hotel to your activities, we’ve got you covered!
Boston Sightseeing Weekend Getaway
If you want to hit the major sights in Boston without missing work or school, this weekend-long package is perfect. The package includes two nights accommodations at the hotel of your choice. Also included is the Footsteps to Freedom PhotoWalks Tour. During this tour, a professional photographer will lead you around the city, stopping at all the beautiful historic landmarks for photo ops. You will also receive admission for the USS Constitution Cruise. During this cruise, you’ll be guided through the historic Charlestown Navy Yard before boarding the USS Constitution for a little exploring on your own. Enjoy a weekend trip to Boston and let the beautiful city rejuvenate your spirit.
Best of Boston Comprehensive Vacation Package
Enjoy everything Boston has to offer with the Best of Boston Comprehensive Vacation Package. Complete with 5 nights lodging, this package includes admission for a dinner cruise aboard the Spirit of Boston and dinner another night at Boston’s famous Hard Rock Cafe. The fiesta resistance is the 3-Day Go Boston Card. The Go Boston Card includes admission to museums, tours, historic site, attractions, and more. The best part? You have three days to enjoy it all!
Boston, MA Family Vacation Package
If you want all the perks of the Go Boston Card, but you don’t want to spend a whole week in Beantown try this family-friendly package that can fill a long weekend. This package includes the Go Boston Card, which gains you access to everything you could want to do in Boston for one low price. You also have your three nights accommodations set up before you leave. It can’t get much easier than that.
Whatever your reason for traveling to Boston, there is a package for you. However, if you don’t find the perfect package for your trip, there is always the option to custom build your vacation. With this option, you can choose everything from the length of your stay to the activities you’ll enjoy. Talk about a perfect vacation!
Enjoy a Wide Range of Music Festivals in Boston
Fall is the perfect time in New England to join together with fellow music lovers and take advantage of the musical festivals offered in Boston this fall.
Classic music lovers will love the free concerts of Septemberfest presented by the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This annual event features four free chamber music concerts performed by faculty and students of the Longy School. This year’s event is a tribute to musical master Haydn. All concerts take place at the Edward M. Pickman Concert Hall. Concert dates are September 18, 19, 25, and 26, and all concerts begin at 8 p.m. Although admission is free, tickets must be acquired ahead of time. Don’t miss this rare chance to experience these talented musicians for free!
This event is another annual Boston concert that draws visitors from all over. The purpose of this event is to celebrate the beginning of fall with song, and this year’s event is taking place on the evening of September 20. RiverSing features the Revels singers, Family Folk Chorale, the Halalisa Singers, and Sharing a New Song. The event begins with a parade from Harvard Square to the river. This year’s special guest is Stan Strickland, a saxophonist. This event is free and open to the public.
Hosted by the famed Berklee School of Music, this is the ninth year for the annual jazz festival. This year’s event takes place September 18 through 26. The jazz festival is an outdoor event that is one of the most popular outdoor gatherings in Boston. Nine stages are set up in Boston and Cambridge, and performances take place daily. Headline performers for this year’s festival include Berklee alum Branford Marsalis, Kurt Elling, Ahmad Jamal, and David Sanborn. A special family aspect of this event is the Target Family Park, which offers kid-friendly activities and entertainment. On Saturday, Sept. 26, free concerts will be featured all day with multiple stages on Columbus Avenue. From classic jazz artists to new artists, you will be sure to attend some memorable performances during this festival.
Take a Break in Boston to Celebrate Labor Day
As summer days begin coming to a close and cooler temperatures start rolling in, Labor Day provides the perfect time to enjoy a relaxing weekend in Boston. Although Boston has great attractions to visit year round, Labor Day weekend features several great events, making it the perfect time to plan a trip to Boston.
The Gloucester Schooner Festival is an annual racing event that is celebrating its 25th year this year. The Schooner Festival will be taking place Sept. 4-7, and the ships begin arriving on Sept. 4, when they will be welcomed with a Mayor’s Reception. The weekend’s events include a festival crew party, Coast Guard demonstrations, a sailing Parade of Lights, and a fireworks show in Gloucester Harbor following the parade. The highlight of the weekend is the Mayor’s Race, which begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday and is followed by an awards ceremony and reception later that night.
A sightseeing tour is a great addition to Labor Day weekend. A tour will provide a relaxing afternoon or morning exploring Boston and the surrounding area. With trolley tours and cruise tours available, Vacations Made Easy has the perfect tour option for you. If you wish to combine a trolley and cruise, the Beantown Trolley and Harbor Cruise is an excellent choice. This tour provides you the ability to hop on and off the trolley at 20 different Boston sites, including Bunker Hill Pavilion, Newbury Street, and Fanueil Hall. In addition to the trolley tour, you can also enjoy a 45-minute cruise in Boston Harbor. An uninterrupted trolley tour takes approximately two hours to complete.
Don’t forget to book your lodging of the weekend early! Rooms are bound to fill up quickly, so plan ahead and book online with us. We offer a great selection of hotels in Boston and the surrounding area. To make the most of your time in Boston, a downtown hotel is a great choice due to its proximity to a range of attractions and sightseeing options.
Enthralling Day Trips from Boston Feature History and Culture
Although Boston itself has dozens of interesting attractions and sights, the surrounding New England area is also full of activities for a full day of exploring. Classic New England towns including Cambridge, Lexington, Concord, Newport, Rhode Island; and Cape Cod are all just a short drive away and feature unique communities and historical sights. Although you could rent a car and drive yourself, booking a spot on one of VacationsMadeEasy’s day trips will make your excursion easy.
The Cambridge, Lexington, and Concord Tour
This tour provides a taste of the American Revolution. Featuring important sights such as Revolutionary battle sites, the Cambridge Commons, and the houses of famous New England writers including Louisa May Alcott, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Ralph Waldo Emerson, this tour takes you to the cities of Cambridge, Lexington, and Concord. In Cambridge, you will get to explore the hallowed halls of Harvard. Another site on the tour includes Tory Row, home to a number of historic residences. The tour is approximately 3.5 hours long and takes place on a climate-controlled motorcoach. The tour stops at Harvard Yard and Lexington Green.
Cape Cod, Massachusetts is a popular beach destination for New Englanders, and you can experience what makes this place so popular on this tour. Features of this day-long tour include a harbor cruise and a visit to the John F. Kennedy Memorial. The harbor cruise is narrated and provides views of Cape Cod and the Kennedy Compound. For the rest of your time in the Cape, you can explore the quaint seaside villages and shop, dine, or enjoy the ocean. Whether for a visit during the warm summer months or for a scenic fall tour, the Cape Cod Excursion is a great day trip from Boston.
Newport, Rhode Island is home to one of the wealthiest communities in America and a fabulous history. Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis called this city home at her childhood residence, The Breakers, which is one of the stops on this tour. Another famous residence you will see on this tour is the Marble House Estate of the Vanderbilts, which was built in 1892 with 500,000 square feet of marble. In addition, you will have time to explore the shopping and dining opportunities in the city of Newport, as well as see miles of beautiful coastline. After this tour, you may agree with those who call Newport the “Most Enthralling City” in America.
