Top Activities on the Ground in Massachusetts - page 2

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Sit back and relax while you enjoy a personalized tour of Boston's best sites from the comfort of a pedicab. See Freedom Trail sites without all the walking. Enjoy bypassing Boston's infamous traffic on a nimble bike taxi with access to bike lanes and trails tour buses can only dream of. Tours are led by Rachel, a licensed pedicab driver with 16 years experience and a passionate collector of facts and stories about Boston. All tours are private and customizable within the allotted time and service area. Common customization requests include different pick up/drop off points, stops for photos, or adding/omitting certain areas based on interest, and bathroom/snack breaks. Please message me to confirm the feasibility of special requests and itinerary changes. Need a different time? Send me a message. Pets small enough to ride in your lap are welcome to join you. Tours happen rain or shine and pedicabs are open to the elements. Please dress for the weather.

Don’t waste time looking for the ideal place to eat as you walk the cobblestone streets of Boston’s North End. Join other passionate foodies to snack your way through the neighborhood’s hidden gems. Your guide directs you to a hidden Italian bakery, an authentic Italian salumeria, and a family-run pastry shop. Visit the Old North Church (or equivalent alternative) and enjoy a rich cappuccino or bold espresso with a pastry.

Experience the best of Nantucket with this 2-in-1 bundle — two complete self-guided tours available together at a discounted price. Begin your adventure with a walking tour through the heart of downtown Nantucket, learning about the whaling trade, and discovering landmarks like the Atheneum and Hadwen House. Next, embark on the Nantucket Coast to Coast drive or bike tour, stretching from Madaket to Sconset. Follow a scenic route past windswept beaches, historic lighthouses, and classic shingle cottages that reveal the island’s more tranquil side. Each tour is available separately, but when purchased together, they offer a flexible and memorable way to explore the entire island at a discounted rate. - Two complete self-guided tours at a discounted bundle price - Walking tour through downtown Nantucket’s historic sites - Scenic drive or bike tour from Madaket to Sconset - GPS-triggered audio works offline - Discover hidden gems and learn about the island’s maritime heritage

An immersive clue-solving adventure around Boston's North End. Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover the neighborhood with an experience you'll never forget! Reschedule anytime with no fees. It's a scavenger hunt, escape room, and urban crawl all-in-one. Follow the storyline around town as you find clues and use them to crack codes. Then enter solutions on the app to find out where to go next. Clues can be anywhere - murals, statues, landmarks, and more! Plan on about two hours of playtime, depending on your experience level and how much time you spend exploring along the way. Difficulty level is adjustable - take as many or as few hints as you’d like! PLEASE NOTE: Bookings made less than 7 days before your play date will be scheduled for local pickup. For bookings made 7+ days in advance, our team will contact you to arrange shipping.

This murder mystery experience is a true whodunit with suspects, alibis and a twist ending, set in America's most haunted town: the victim was killed during a ghost tour in Salem. Every clue hides in something real, a plaque, a statue, a facade in Salem's historic center. You will collect the evidence, piece together the case and accuse a suspect at the finale. We offer 24/7 customer support and built-in hints to guarantee that you never stay stuck. The app will also provide real historical facts and local legends about the landmarks you're visiting. You can play anytime, at any hour. It will take you ~90-120 minutes with optional cafe breaks and you can pause and resume whenever you want. Total walking distance is about 1.5 miles and the game ends in the same place where it started, making it easy to fit into your day. It's perfect for date nights, solo adventurers, couples, friends, families with older kids, or team-building events.

Discover Provincetown from a new perspective with our Private Open-Air Pedicab Tours. Relax in comfort as our knowledgeable guides lead you through the charming streets and scenic coastline of this historic town. Enjoy unobstructed views and personalized insights into local history, culture, and hidden gems that only a pedicab can offer. Whether you're captivated by the natural beauty or intrigued by Provincetown's rich heritage, our tours provide a unique and eco-friendly way to experience all that this vibrant destination has to offer. Unlike large bus or group tours, pedicab tours provide an intimate experience with a knowledgeable driver who can tailor the time to your interests. You can ask questions, engage in conversations, and make specific requests. Pedicab tours can be customized to your preferences and schedule. Choosing a pedicab tour contributes to sustainable tourism practices and minimizes your carbon footprint.

There's nothing quite like The Great Game. It's like a scavenger hunt mixed with an escape room. Built around the coolest places in the world (like Harvard University), it is a completely unique way to explore an incredible area. Over 200,000 players have played around the world and across all platforms we have a 9.2/10 player satisfaction score. It is completely self guided, so you can go at your own pace. There are built in hints, so you will never get stuck in the adventure. As you walk from location to location, the app will teach you more about various parts of the Harvard University and why they are so special. In the Harvard Heist, the Harvard Art Museums have been robbed and it is up to your team of detectives to recover the stolen painting.

Discover Boston’s rich past and vibrant present on this small-group (or private) walking tour—a relaxed and informative way to get your bearings if visiting the city for the first time. Gain valuable insight from local guide as you explore spots such as Boston Harbor, Faneuil Hall, Beacon Hill, and the Public Garden. As you wander, learn about the city’s Revolutionary roots, architectural gems, and cultural evolution—and get an understanding of what life is like for modern-day residents.

Explore the best of Boston's Freedom Trail—and get more out of the visit than you could if exploring on your own—on this guided walking tour that covers many of the city's most important sights. Wander cobblestone streets, check out the historic architecture, and learn about the colorful past of this dynamic destination. Stops include Faneuil Hall, King's Chapel, Boston Common, and more.

Discover the best of Boston, without the rush of a large group, and see the sights that interest you most on this private tour. Board your vehicle along with your group and explore key landmarks in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle. See Harvard University, Fenway Park, the Boston Public Library, Beacon Hill, and much more while listening to commentary from your driver about Boston’s history.

Take a leisurely ride through Boston on the on this 2.5-hour cycling tour. Take in the Boston skyline, ride along the banks of the Charles River, and learn about Cambridge and Boston's history through your guide's commentary. Suitable for families with young children, this tour includes use of bike and helmet.

Travel back in time, to the early years of the United States of America, during this guided walking tour of Boston’s Freedom Trail and beyond. Relive the events of the American Revolution as you pass Faneuil Hall, see the Old and New State Houses, and visit the setting of the infamous Boston Massacre. Then head downtown past Boston Common and the modern John Hancock Tower, finishing in Copley Square.

Explore the Freedom Trail on a Boston history and photography walking tour. Travel back in time and immerse yourself in American history. Visit the actual sites where patriots protested against British rule. Fascinating historical commentary reveals the truth behind the events that ignited the American Revolution.

An immersive clue-solving adventure around Boston’s Beacon Hill. Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover the neighborhood with an experience you'll never forget! Reschedule anytime with no fees. It's a scavenger hunt, escape room, and urban crawl all-in-one. Follow the storyline around town as you find clues and use them to crack codes. Then enter solutions on the app to find out where to go next. Clues can be anywhere - murals, statues, landmarks, and more! Plan on about two hours of playtime, depending on your experience level and how much time you spend exploring along the way. Difficulty level is adjustable - take as many or as few hints as you’d like! IMPORTANT: When planning your adventure, keep in mind that clue-kit shipping can take up to 7 business days. You may reschedule anytime with no fee.

Enjoy a more personalized way to explore Boston’s Beacon Hill—and benefit from plenty of in-depth commentary along the way—on this small-group walking tour of the popular neighborhood. Be sure to bring your smartphone or camera along: Your guide leads you straight to many of the neighborhood's most photogenic sights, including Acorn Street: the most photographed street in Boston.

Unleash your inner detective with a captivating scavenger hunt in Cambridge, where history and adventure intertwine. Explore the city’s rich heritage, from its founding in 1630 to its pivotal role in the Revolutionary War. Marvel at iconic institutions like Harvard University and MIT while solving clues that reveal the secrets of the JFK School of Government and poet Henry Longfellow's life. This interactive, app-led experience allows you to set your own pace, making it perfect for families, friends, or a unique date. Gather your team and embark on a journey filled with puzzles and discovery.

Save time studying maps and reading guidebooks and explore the best of Nantucket in a much more entertaining way—a scavenger hunt. Receive clues and challenges via your smartphone and enjoy the novelty of having a remote live guide to introduce you to the game. The tour typically involves driving around the city, but car-free versions are available on request. Along the way, find secret local spots, and learn city highlights.

Step back in time in Plymouth, the birthplace of New England! This thrilling adventure lets you: Unravel the story of the Pilgrims' first settlement. Explore the historic Plimoth Grist Mill. Immerse yourself in maritime history. Discover the secrets of the Plymouth Cordage Company, the world's largest ropemaker. Snap photos at iconic landmarks. Pay homage to the Mayflower Pilgrims at their unique, solid granite monument. Your fun-filled historical exploration starts here!

Get to know Martha’s Vineyard through an interactive, immersive game on this scavenger hunt tour of the island. Use your smartphone to discover landmarks and quirky local favorites while learning about the Vineyard’s history and culture, with the guidance of a live, remote host. If you haven’t had enough by the end of the hunt, you can extend it for free and receive an alumni discount on future hunts.

Experience the charms of Cambridge on this bicycle tour. Sometimes referred to as “Boston’s Left Bank,” Cambridge is a celebrated hub for academia, technology, and culture. Ride across the gleaming waters of the Charles River and visit Harvard Square, MIT, the Stata Center designed by Frank Gehry, and more. Over the course of 2.5 to 3 hours, you’ll cover 11-13 miles in this bike-friendly area.

Explore the rich history and vibrant culture of Boston on a thrilling scavenger hunt walking tour. This interactive adventure invites you to unravel the mysteries of the American Revolution, delve into the Boston Massacre, and discover the city's storied seafaring tradition. With your smartphone as your guide, navigate through iconic landmarks like Norman B. Leventhal Park and the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, all while testing your knowledge with intriguing questions. Perfect for families, friends, or couples, this unique experience allows you to capture unforgettable memories at your own pace, making sightseeing an engaging and fun-filled journey.

Explore the vibrant streets of Boston through an engaging scavenger hunt that blends adventure with history. This interactive experience allows teams to uncover the city’s hidden gems, from the oldest park in the U.S. to its first botanical garden. Armed with an app, participants answer intriguing questions and capture memorable moments while racing against the clock for bonus points. Perfect for families, friends, or couples, this activity offers flexibility to explore at your own pace, making every second count in this memorable quest through Boston's iconic landmarks.

Discover Boston in a fun new way, and without the rush of a tour group, with this smartphone-based scavenger hunt. Jump into the middle of an exciting adventure from Boston Common to the Freedom Trail, the North End neighborhood, and other real-life locations around town. Discover both well-known and overlooked sites, solving clues, and completing challenges via smartphone while learning the local history of this capital city of Massachusetts.