Boston Daytrips

Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area, Boston
The Boston Harbor Islands offer countless opportunities for visitors to tour historical sites, observe wildlife, and participate in recreational activities.

The Butterfly Place, Westford, $$
The Butterfly Place is an indoor preserve which has been carefully designed for the development of magnificent colorful butterflies. At any given time, the atrium may contain up to 500 butterflies representing as many as 50 different species from around the world.

Ben & Jerry's Factory Tours, Vermont, $$
Ben & Jerry's Ice cream factory tours are 30 minutes long. Sign-up is on a 1st-come, 1st-served basis. Day trip tours fill up quickly, so please plan accordingl

Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum, Rhode Island, $
Blithewold, located in Bristol, RI, is 33 acres of lawns, gardens, specimen trees, and historic stone structures. Blithewold provides a wide array of educational programs for adults and children.

Cabbage Island Clambakes, Maine, $$$
Cabbage Island has been the home of traditional clambakes since 1956! Take a cruise around Boothbay Harbor en route to Cabbage Island, where you will be greeted by a feast of Maine lobsters, clams, and all the traditional fixings!

Cape Cod Scenic Railroad, Cape Cod, $$$
All aboard! The Scenic Excursion Train winds past cranberry bogs, lush marshes, and natural woodlands on it two-hour journey between Hyannis and the Cape Cod Canal.

Center Church Crypt Tours - New Haven, Connecticut
Tour a fascinating crypt tucked away in the subterranean underworld of neighboring Center Church, where you can see tombstones dating back as far as 1687.