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Boston is a perfect place to embark on a cruise journey, as it's a city rich with history. It's a great place for a pre-cruise or post-cruise trip. Whether you want to walk the historic Freedom Trail, or shop til you drop at Newbury Street, Boston has everything for someone.
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Things to do in Boston
Thankfully, the Boston Cruise Port is quite close to most of the city's attractions. You're just a quick Uber/Taxi or public transit ride away from plenty of sights.
Some things to do include:
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Visit the art collection and enjoy gorgeous gardens in Isabella's Venetian courtyard.
Charles River boat tour: From May to October, see Boston by boat! Enjoy a 70-minute, fully-narrated sightseeing cruise along the Charles River that will take you around the cultural sights of Boston and Cambridge.
The Freedom Trail: Fancy walking? Take a stroll down this two-and-a-half mile trail, which reflects more than 250 years of history in Boston. You pass 16 nationally recognized sites that tell the story of the American Revolution.
Boston Public Library - Central Library: Check out spectacular paintings, tapestries, architectural details and sculpture.
Fenway Park: Visit the nation’s oldest Major League Baseball ballpark, where the Red Sox have played since 1912. Catch a game or a tour of the park!
Newbury Street: Want to shop til you drop? Come see the the Rodeo Drive of Boston, where you can shop and dine!
Boston Common: Visit the park for a nice stroll, or in the warmer months take a ride on the famous Swan Boats which have been in operation since 1877.
Cruise options from Boston
7-night Canada cruise with Royal Caribbean (Fora Preferred Partner - Virtuoso, Free Perks)
Ports of call:
Saint John, New Brunswick
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Sydney, Nova Scotia
Portland, Maine
7-night Bermudian Palette with Oceania Cruises (Fora Preferred Partner - Virtuoso)
Ports of call:
Newport, Rhode Island
St. George's, Bermuda
Hamilton, Bermuda
7-night Bermuda cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line (Fora Preferred Partner- Virtuoso)
Ports of call:
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Royal Naval Dockyard (Kings Wharf), West End, Bermuda
7-night Canada and New England cruise with Princess Cruises (Fora Preferred Partner- Virtuoso)
Ports of call:
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Sydney, Nova Scotia
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Portland, Maine
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This guide is part of our ongoing series on Cruise travel. For more travel tips, check out Fora Advisor Hannah Corderman's guide, 5 Day Boston Itinerary.