All-Inclusive  Day Trips & Adventures from Boston

Escape the Ordinary with Keolis massAdventures! 🚂🌲🍷 Looking for a unique day trip without the hassle of driving? Hop on the Commuter Rail and let Keolis Mass Adventures whisk you away to cranberry bogs, maple farms, secret beaches, and hidden gems across Massachusetts — all within 30 minutes of a train station! 🎟️ $10 Weekend Rail Pass Included 🚐 Private Transportation from the Station 🍁 Seasonal, Curated Experiences 🥾 Perfect for Car-Free Explorers &amp; Weekend Wanderers Book your next adventure now — your Instagram feed will thank you. Use code: BOSCAL10 at checkout for a special 10% savings just for Boston Calendar!

Keolis massAdventures

All-Inclusive Day Trips & Adventures from Boston

Use code: BOSCAL10 at checkout for a special 10% savings just for Boston Calendar! Looking for something new to do this weekend but don't want to drive?! Check us out! Discover Massachusetts with Keolis massAdventures! At Keolis Mass Adventures, we offer unforgettable tours that explore the rich culture and beauty of Massachusetts. Ideal for both visitors and Greater Boston residents, our tours make it easy to enjoy the state without the stress of driving. All-Inclusive Transportation Our adventures include round-trip transportation with a $10 weekend Commuter Rail pass, along with private transportation to and from the station, making them ideal for those without a car or anyone looking to avoid traffic. Popular Tours: From Brewery tours and Historic Estates to seasonal favorites like Cranberry Bogging, and Holiday Light Trips our adventures highlight the best of Massachusetts, all year round. Why Us? With affordable, hassle-free travel and exciting tour options, Keolis massAdventures makes every trip a weekend to brag about! Use code: BOSCAL10 at checkout for a special 10% savings just for Boston Calendar! Visit our website listed to the left to book your weekend adventure today!

Easy Day Trips & Adventures from South Station

Escape the Ordinary with Keolis massAdventures! 🚂🌲🍷 Looking for a unique day trip without the hassle of driving? Hop on the Commuter Rail and let Keolis massAdventures whisk you away to unique foodie experiences, festivals, cranberry bogs and more! All within 30 minutes of a train station! 🎟️ $10 Weekend Rail Pass Included 🚐 Private Transportation from the Station 🍁 Seasonal, Curated Experiences 🥾 Perfect for Car-Free Explorers &amp; Weekend Wanderers Book your next adventure now — your Instagram feed will thank you. Used code: BOSCAL10 for 10% your trip!

South Shore Massachusetts

Use code: BOSCAL15 at checkout for a special 15% savings just for Boston Calendar! Escape the Ordinary with Keolis massAdventures! 🚂🌲🍷 Looking for a unique day trip without the hassle of driving? Hop on the Commuter Rail and let Keolis massAdventures whisk you away to cranberry bogs, maple farms, secret beaches, and hidden gems across Massachusetts — all within 30 minutes of a train station! 🎟️ $10 Weekend Rail Pass Included 🚐 Private Transportation from the Station 🍁 Seasonal, Curated Experiences 🥾 Perfect for Car-Free Explorers &amp; Weekend Wanderers Book your next adventure now — your Instagram feed will thank you. Use code: BOSCAL15 at checkout for a special 15% savings just for Boston Calendar!

Easy All-Inclusive Day Trips and Adventures  Departing from North Station

No Car? No Problem. Your Next Adventure Starts at North Station! 🚉🌲🍷 Looking for a unique day trip without the hassle of driving, TRAFFIC, and looking for parking? Hop on the Commuter Rail and let Keolis massAdventures whisk you away to unique indoor and outdoor adventures including exploring Crane Estate, Wineries, Dune Hikes, castles, and more! 🛤️ Departs from Boston’s North Station 🎟️ $10 Weekend Rail Pass included 🚐 We pick you up at station, transport you to the adventure and back 📸 Insta-worthy, off-the-beaten-path vibes with all admissions and activity tickets included ✨ Zero stress. All adventure. Spots fill fast — book your escape now! Use code: BOSCAL10 for 10% off your tour!

All Over Massachusetts

Fall Foliage Tour at Crane Estate: Guided Nature Walk Through Gardens & Trails

Use code:&nbsp;BOSCAL10 at checkout for a special 10% savings just for Boston Calendar! Discover the beauty of the North Shore with an exclusive journey through Castle Hill, featuring breathtaking coastal views, secret gardens, and serene walking trails. This guided experience offers a perfect blend of history, nature, and relaxation—all with seamless transportation from Boston. What You’ll Experience &nbsp;The Crane Estate&nbsp;– Step into a world of Gilded Age grandeur as you explore this stunning estate, once the summer retreat of the wealthy Crane family. Wander through beautifully landscaped gardens, admire the Italian-style architecture, and soak in panoramic ocean views. &nbsp;Hidden Beaches &amp; Coastal Trails&nbsp;– Enjoy a peaceful walk along scenic trails leading to lesser-known shorelines. Take in the salty sea air, spot local wildlife, and experience the untouched beauty of the coast. &nbsp;Gardens &amp; Woodland Paths&nbsp;– Meander through lush gardens and winding woodland trails, uncovering picturesque spots perfect for quiet reflection or that Insta-worthy shot

Crane Estate

Guided Tour of Historic Castle Hill on the Crane Estate: Round Trip Transportation from Boston Included!

USED CODE: BOSCAL10 for 10% off this trip! Skip the traffic and Visit Castle Hill at the Crane Estate with massAdventures! Experience the grandeur of a seaside estate, its marvelously landscaped grounds, restored Grand Allée, gardens, and Casino complex. You will first join the guided&nbsp;Guest of&nbsp;the Cranes&nbsp;tour then have free time to explore the Grand Allée and gardens.&nbsp;The tour is a time capsule experience that takes you back to 1929, the Crane family’s first summer in the brand-new Great House. It is the second one the Cranes built at Castle Hill and it’s a stunner! The tour includes the family bedrooms, bathrooms, and guest rooms.&nbsp;You will be greeted at the door by household staff and your adventure as a “Guest of the Cranes” begins. What to Expect: <ul><li>&nbsp;Round-Trip Commuter Rail Ticket from Boston&nbsp;– Enjoy a scenic train ride through the North Shore.</li></ul><ul><li>Private Shuttle to the Crane Estate&nbsp;– Upon arrival at the Ipswich, MA Station, our van will take you directly to Castle Hill, the crown jewel of the Crane Estate.</li></ul><ul><li>Enjoy the Guest of the Cranes Guided Tour&nbsp;– Step inside this magnificent 1920s mansion, where expert guides will transport you back to the era of lavish parties, grand architecture, and breathtaking seaside views.</li></ul><ul><li>Free Time to Explore the Estate Grounds&nbsp;– Stroll through formal gardens, rolling lawns, and the famous Grand Allée, a half-mile-long landscaped vista stretching to the ocean.</li></ul><ul><li>Return Shuttle &amp; Train to Boston&nbsp;– After a day of history and scenic beauty, our private shuttle will bring you back to the station for a smooth ride home.</li><li></li></ul>Why You’ll Love This Tour:<ul><li>Seamless travel with rail &amp; shuttle transportation included</li><li>A rare glimpse into Gilded Age luxury</li><li>Perfect for history lovers, architecture enthusiasts, and nature seekers</li></ul>Step by step instructions on how to get to North Station &amp; What Train to take are provided!

From Hive to Glass: Guided Winery Tour & Tasting

Take 10% off with code: BOSCAL10 Discover the ancient art of mead-making( Honey Wine) on this unique day trip from Boston! Travel by train to one of New England’s premier meaderies, where you’ll enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the process of turning local honey into delicious craft mead, followed by a guided tasting of a variety of flavors. What to Expect: &nbsp;Behind-the-Scenes Meadery Tour&nbsp;– Learn how this ancient beverage is crafted, from sourcing local honey to fermentation and bottling. Guided Mead Tasting&nbsp;– Sample a selection of handcrafted meads, ranging from dry and complex to sweet and fruity, while learning about their unique flavors and pairings. What’s Included:<ul><li>Weekend Commuter Rail Pass</li><li>Private transportation to/from the station</li><li>45-Minute guided tour of the Meadery</li><li>Mead tasting paired with a cheese &amp; charcuterie board</li></ul>

Honeybound Meadery

Historic Guided Walking Tour featuring The North Bridge in Concord, MA

Take 10% off with BOSCAL10 Step back in time and relive the events of April 19, 1775, when the first shots of the American Revolution rang out at Concord’s North Bridge. This guided walking tour takes you through the heart of Revolutionary history, with seamless round-trip transportation from Boston included. What to Expect:<ul><li>Round-Trip Commuter Rail Ticket from Boston&nbsp;– Relax and enjoy a scenic train ride to Concord, where your historical adventure begins.</li><li>Your Guide will meet you at the Concord MBTA Station&nbsp;– Upon arrival to the Concord, MA Commuter Rail Station, our guide will greet you and you’ll begin your tour.</li><li>Walk the Path of Revolution&nbsp;– Follow in the footsteps of the Minutemen and colonial leaders as they faced British troops in a battle that changed the course of history.</li><li>Visit the Iconic North Bridge&nbsp;– Stand where the&nbsp;“shot heard ’round the world”&nbsp;was fired and experience the site where America’s fight for independence began.</li><li>&nbsp;See the Minute Man Statue&nbsp;– Pay tribute to the citizen-soldiers who took up arms for freedom.</li><li>Exclusive Access to the Wright Tavern&nbsp;– Step inside this historic meeting place, where the Massachusetts Provincial Congress planned their resistance—a rare opportunity, as the tavern is currently closed to the general public.</li><li>&nbsp;Free Time in Concord&nbsp;– Enjoy lunch, explore the town’s charming historic sites, or visit local shops before heading back to Boston.</li></ul>Optional Add-On: A Day at Orchard House &nbsp;Extend Your Time in Concord!&nbsp;Following your North Bridge Walking Tour, enjoy a&nbsp;guided visit to Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House, the beloved home where she wrote&nbsp;Little Women.&nbsp;This add-on experience can be selected at checkout. What’s Included<ul><li>Weekend Commuter Rail Pass-&nbsp;Valid all weekend on all Commuter Rail Lines </li><li>1.5-2hr Guided Walking Tour</li><li>Time on your own to explore the town</li><li>A map of the area &amp; handpicked recommendations on where to eat, shop and relax!</li></ul>

Downtown Concord

A Day at Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House Guided Tour w/ Transportation from Boston

Use code:&nbsp;BOSCAL10 at checkout for a 10% savings just for Boston Calendar! Step into the World of “Little Women” and Explore the Legacy of One of America’s Most Beloved Authors! Join Keolis massAdventures for an enchanting day in Concord, Massachusetts, at the Louisa May Alcott Orchard House, the cherished home where Alcott wrote her iconic novel. Nestled in the heart of literary history, this National Historic Landmark offers a glimpse into the lives of the Alcott family and the inspirations behind “Little Women.” Your journey begins with a ride aboard the Commuter Rail, followed by private, chartered transportation to the Orchard House. During your 45-minute guided tour, you’ll walk through preserved rooms filled with original family furnishings, personal artifacts, and stories that bring the 19th century to life. Marvel at the simplicity and charm of the space that fostered Alcott’s creativity. After the tour, enjoy free time exploring the grounds or wandering through downtown Concord before meeting the bus back at the Orchard Home to head back to Boston. If you’d like to stay in Concord longer to explore, grab lunch, or visit more sites feel free to reach out to us and we can suggest a later train home. This day trip offers a perfect blend of history, literature, and relaxation. Whether you’re a “Little Women” fan or a history enthusiast, this tour promises an unforgettable experience. What’s Included:<ul><li>Commuter rail pass</li><li>Transportation to/from the station</li><li>45-Minute guided tour of the home</li><li>Time on your own to explore the grounds</li></ul>What to Bring:<ul><li>Water</li><li>Snacks</li><li>Weather appropriate clothing</li></ul>

Louisa May Alcott Orchard house

Exploring Hammond Castle Museum- Car Free w/ transportation from Boston included!

Skip the traffic and hassle of getting to Gloucester and explore the enchanting Hammond Castle Museum with massAdventures! this tour is at your own pace with a self-guided tour through its stunning galleries. The museum’s comprehensive booklet provides in-depth information about the castle’s history and inhabitants, alongside a suggested route. Nestled on a bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this European-style castle was constructed in the late 1920s by the visionary scientist and inventor John Hays Hammond, Jr. His extensive travels and passion for ancient, medieval, and Renaissance art are evident throughout the castle, which features architectural elements from the Old World and innovative technological applications. Highlights include the majestic courtyard with its tropical plants and concealed pool, and the impressive pipe organ, one of the world’s largest, with 8,400 pipes and revolutionary features. Hammond Castle has served as a set for TV shows and films and continues to attract thousands of visitors each year. Now in its 48th season, the museum offers new exhibits, educational programs, and community events, aiming to become a leading STEM museum in Essex County. What’s Included<ul><li>Weekend Commuter Rail Ticket( Valid on all commuter rail lines Saturday &amp; Sunday)</li><li>Transportation to/from the Station</li><li>Entry fee into the museum</li><li>2 hours to explore at your own pace</li></ul>Use code:&nbsp;BOSCAL10&nbsp;at checkout for a special 10% savings just for Boston Calendar! Visit our website listed to the left to book your weekend adventure today!

Hammond Castle

Hike the Dunes of Castle Neck at Crane Estate- From Boston w/ Transportation

Use code:&nbsp;BOSCAL10&nbsp;at checkout for a special 10% savings just for Boston Calendar! ﻿ While just about everybody on the North Shore has probably been to Crane Beach, the dunes of Castle Neck are a much less explored world unto themselves. Offering one of the most accessible dune ecosystems north of Cape Cod, Castle Neck has over six miles of trails, traversing the dunes, maritime scrub forest, and beautiful beaches on both the Ipswich Bay and Essex/Castle Neck River estuary sides of the peninsula. These trails take you through Pitch Pine forests, up huge dunes offering stunning views of Choate Island, and by the varied landscapes of Castle Neck, including naturally occurring cranberry bogs. This hike explores the heart of the Castle Neck trail system, giving you a taste of all it has to offer. It covers approximately four miles, but it will feel like more given the hills and added rigor of hiking in the dunes. Along the way, your CraneOutdoors guide will point out the flora found on Castle Neck, including the abundant Woolly Hudsonia (a.k.a., False Heather), which covers the dunes in a carpet of yellow when it blooms in late spring; the unusual dune mushroom known as the Earth Star; and the wildly fragrant Bayberry, whose berries were historically used to make candles. Your guide will choose the exact route on the day of the hike based on current weather conditions and prevailing winds, but it typically covers the green and red trail loops on the&nbsp;<a href="https://thetrustees.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crane-estate-Trail-Map.pdf">Crane Estate trail map</a>. Guests can expect to leave with a basic understanding of the Castle Neck trail system–more than enough to whet your appetite and give you the confidence to come back and explore on your own. Optional Add-On:&nbsp;Guest of The Crane’s guided Estate Tour (Can be added during check out) What’s Included<ul><li>Weekend commuter rail pass</li><li>Transportation to/from the station</li><li>Certified CraneOutdoor's guide</li><li>Time on your own to explore</li><li></li></ul>Use code:&nbsp;BOSCAL10&nbsp;at checkout for a special 10% savings just for Boston Calendar! Visit our website listed to the left to book your weekend adventure today!

S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

Best places to go in Boston? Things to do? Places to eat?

Questions & answers about things to do in Boston

Recs 💬

Community recs 💬

S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

The most fun and cool events happening around Boston

Hot and new things to do in Boston

Hot & new

Hot & new 🔥

S11: happening this weekend

What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

25+ things to do in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville this weekend

Things to do in Boston this weekend

This wknd

This weekend for you

S21: roundups

Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

Top picks of the best things to do in and around Boston

Joyraft picks: Boston’s best things to do

Roundups ⭐️

Curated by Joyraft ⭐️

S28: calendar experiences

This week in Boston

This week in Boston 📆

This week 📆

S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

The newest events happening in and around Boston

The newest events on Joyraft

Just added

Just added to Joyraft

S16: editor picks

The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

Unique and Can’t Miss Things to Do in Boston

Can’t-miss things to do in Boston 🚨

Can't-miss things to do 🚨

S2 (A): top experiences

The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

Top 20: Joyraft’s most popular

Top 20

Top 20 on Joyraft

S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

The hottest events happening in Boston

Trending events on Joyraft

Trending 📈

S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

Free things to do in Boston

Free things to do

S19: interest based

Kid-friendly events in Boston

S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.

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Experiences

All-Inclusive Day Trips & Adventures from Boston

All-Inclusive Day Trips & Adventures from Boston

All-Inclusive Day Trips & Adventures from Boston

Easy Day Trips & Adventures from South Station

Easy Day Trips & Adventures from South Station

All-Inclusive Day Trips & Adventures from Boston

Easy All-Inclusive Day Trips and Adventures Departing from North Station

Fall Foliage Tour at Crane Estate: Guided Nature Walk Through Gardens & Trails

Guided Tour of Historic Castle Hill on the Crane Estate: Round Trip Transportation from Boston Included!

From Hive to Glass: Guided Winery Tour & Tasting

Historic Guided Walking Tour featuring The North Bridge in Concord, MA

A Day at Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House Guided Tour w/ Transportation from Boston

Exploring Hammond Castle Museum- Car Free w/ transportation from Boston included!

Guided Tour of Historic Castle Hill on the Crane Estate: Round Trip Transportation from Boston Included!

Hike the Dunes of Castle Neck at Crane Estate- From Boston w/ Transportation