• Optional Boston Activities for Families

Explore Boston! 

While your student is getting to know Suffolk University, take some time to get to know
the area that your student will call campus.  

Boston Duck Tours      Duration: 1.5 hours.    Price: $27.00
You’ve never toured Boston in anything that comes close to Boston Duck Tours. The fun begins as soon as you board your "DUCK", an authentic, renovated World War II amphibious landing vehicle. You’ll cruise by all the places that make Boston the birthplace of freedom and a city of firsts. As the best of Boston unfolds before your eyes, your ConDUCKtor will be giving you lots of little known facts and interesting insights about our unique and wonderful city. It’s time for "Splashdown" as your ConDUCKtor splashes your DUCK right into the Charles River for a breathtaking view of the Boston and Cambridge skylines.  Call: 617-267-DUCK

Boston Freedom Trail: The Path to Independence   Duration: 1 mile.  Price: $12.00
Join The Histrionic Academy’s merry band of Revolutionaries for an exciting journey through Colonial Boston and the American Revolution! They are actors, educators, and historical interpreters who come together to bring history to life through the medium of theatre.  More information available at the Visitor’s Center or call 617-938-7289. 

Boston Harbor Sunset Dinner Cruise    Duration: 2 Hours.   Price $60.83
Catch the Spirit of Boston on it’s Harbor Sunset Cruise! Enjoy a dazzling sunset over the harbor and spectacular skyline views from a huge outdoor deck. Savor a wonderful buffet and rock until you dock to your favorite music. A perfect summertime adventure!

Boston Historic Harbor Sightseeing Cruise   Duration: 90 minutes.  Price: $19.95
See Boston from the Water! History, character, sites, stories and more, Boston has it all. And Boston Harbor Cruises can show you this captivating city like no one else can. Call: 617-227-4321 (for all Harbor Cruises)

Boston Harbor and Sunset Cruise and Tour   Duration: 90 minutes.    Price: $21.00
With the setting sun as a backdrop, see Boston from the water and learn it’s history and lore. A romantic sunset cruise is a wonderful way to end your day. You’ll be on hand to witness the USS Constitution’s sunset serenade as she fires her cannon and lowers her flag. 

Boston Museum of Fine Arts          Price: $17.00
The Museum of Fine Arts houses and preserves preeminent collections and aspires to serve a wide variety of people through direct encounters with works of art.  Call: 617-267-9300 

Boston Whale Watching Cruise:      Duration: 3 hours  Price: $36.75
Looking for a whale watch that requires less travel time, offers the most comfortable ride available and gives you more time viewing some of the world’s most fascinating and magnificent creatures? Look no further!  Call: 617-227-4321

Fenway Park Tours         Price: $12.00
Visit the park where the Babe pitched, The Kid hit, Yaz dazzled and Manny and Ortiz still thrill young fans today. Soak up the rich history; hear the echoes of the past. Touch the Green Monster, imagine being one of the "Knights of the Keyboard" as you see the view from the Press Box, visit the State Street Pavilion Club before strolling around Fenway Park.  Call:  617-226-6666

Ghosts and Gravestones Tour Boston    Duration: 1.5 Hours.   Price: $30.60
This spirited tour will give you a light hearted look at the city of Boston’s darker side as we share local tales and legends. The two hour journey will take you on a spine tingling trip through Boston’s historic burial grounds.  Call: 617-269-3626

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum:      Price: $10.00
Tour the Museum and relive the powerful story of the Kennedy years. In 3 theaters and 25 dramatic multimedia exhibits, you will enter the recreated world of the Kennedy Presidency for a first-hand experience of John F. Kennedy’s life, legacy, and leadership. 
Call: 617-514-1600

Museum of Science          Price: $17.00
The mission of the Museum of Science, Boston is to stimulate interest in and further understanding of science and technology and their importance for individuals and for society.  Call: 617-723-2500 

New England Aquarium and Old Town Trolley Boston Package     Price: $44.20
Enjoy two great attractions and a generous savings with this one-of-a-kind package. Best of all, the New England Aquarium -Old Town Trolley Package Tickets may be used on the same or separate days. Includes Free admission to Old State House Museum!

Old Town Trolley Tour of Boston     Duration: 1.75 Hours.   Price: $28.80
From Beacon Hill to the New England Aquarium, the Back Bay to Boston Common, Old Town Trolley is the best way to see Boston on this fully narrated tour. Hop on and Hop off at any of our 16 designated stops. Includes free admission to Old State House Museum! 
Call: 617-482-1279 

USS Constitution Harbor Cruise in Boston   Duration: 45 minutes.  Price: $14.70
See "Old Ironsides" - USS Constitution up close with Boston Harbor Cruises on a narrated tour of Boston’s most treasured landmark and the Charlestown Navy Yard.  Call: 617-227-4321