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Discover Boston's oldest neighborhood on a food tour that's equal parts delicious and "mostly" accurate. Join a local guide as you wander the cobblestone streets of the historic North End, stopping at handpicked restaurants to sample iconic local favorites. Along the way, you'll uncover fascinating stories, colorful legends, and the rich history that shaped one of America's oldest cities. Perfect for food lovers, history buffs, and curious travelers, this relaxed walking tour combines incredible local flavors with unforgettable storytelling for an experience that's as entertaining as it is delicious. Tour Highlights * Enjoy six generous tastings, including handmade ravioli, brick-oven pizza, a classic Italian sandwich, seasonal New England treats, fresh cannoli, and a Boston lobster roll. * Explore Boston's oldest neighborhood with a local guide. * Discover fascinating history, local legends, and Mostly Accurate stories. * All food and 20% gratuity for each stop is included.

Join Wicked Awesome Tours for a one hour walk through downtown Salem focusing on Salem’s 400 years of service. From the Birthplace of the US National Guard to the exploits of Salem’s fearless patriots during the American Revolution. This family friendly tour focuses on the many chapters of Salem that sometimes get overlooked. This is not a Halloween or Hocus Pocus tour…(But it might have a ghost story !)This historical walking tour is a great way to compliment your visit to Salem with your real history of heroism, bravery and a rich tradition of service.

Get to know about Boston’s haunted past and explore at your own pace on this self-guided walking tour. Use the app on your phone and your headphones to learn about Boston’s historical ghost stories and visit a variety of sites whenever you choose to go. Spend more time at places that are interesting for you.

Hear the true stories that inspired the HBO show The Gilded Age on a self-guided walking tour down Bellevue Avenue, from Rough Point Mansion to The Breakers on Ochre Point Avenue. Along the way, I’ll share the juicy details behind Newport’s palatial ”summer cottages” as you gaze at their impressive designs. You’ll find out about the owners of these homes, many of them New York’s most elite families including the Vanderbilts and Astors. I’ll also introduce you to the architects who designed them and the staff that kept these homes running despite harsh working conditions and low pay. You’ll hear about the impact that the sinking of Titanic had on the owners of the Miramar Mansion, and how it took 36 staff members to look after Mable House, a holiday home used for only eight weeks of the year. This hour-long stroll takes you behind the scenes to discover the personalities that built today’s Newport.

A fun and memorable guided walking tour of the delightful Washington Street Federal Historic District neighborhood in the heart of charming Bath, Maine, a 19th century shipping and shipbuilding powerhouse. Learn about the private lives of the millionaire shipbuilders and sea captains who lived there, while admiring their stunning Federal, Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne and Colonial Revival mansions. Leave with insights about Maine and American history, museum quality photos to share, and tips on how to make the most of your visit, from shopping and dining in Bath, to exploring Maine's other coastal communities. This tour, led by a local educator, is sure to be a "hidden gem" highlight of your visit to Maine's coast.

Experience Boston through a scavenger hunt game that you can play independently or with a team. Download an app and independently track down clues and solve puzzles to learn about Boston’s history and its famous landmarks. Upon the conclusion of the game, enjoy digital copies of your scavenger hunt photos.

Learn 3 eras of American history in this one-hour walking tour on the grounds of Smith’s Castle, even when the museum is closed! Bring your smartphone and meet the FreshMaps team to get your “digital clue packet” (app download and internet access required). Visit this colonial American treasure, built in 1678, and learn its rich history from pre-colonial times to today. Our digital story map delivers videos at several points around the property, then offers “challenges” – trivia, puzzles, and mini games that make learning history fun! You’ll learn about: – pre-colonial indigenous culture – early colonial trading & gardening – King Philips War stories – Revolutionary War connections – Renovations through the years to this small house museum

Traverse your own 'Mini Boston Marathon' - warm up from the Common to Kenmore and then run the last mile of the marathon route across the finish line, all while learning the race’s rich history with a local Boston Marathoner. Learn how the Boston Marathon's revered path and elite status developed and the rich history of those who have graced these hallowed streets since the late 1800s. Discover the Boston Marathon's many historical 'firsts,' why Marathon Monday is the best day of the year (every year!), and how the strength of Boston held the community together in the wake of the 2013 marathon bombing. Run through the Boston Common & Garden, down tree-lined Commonwealth Avenue, to the iconic CITGO Sign - then turn around to follow the last mile of the Boston Marathon route home to the finish line! End in historic Copley Square at the Boston Marathon monument, all while uncovering famous, hidden, and iconic marathon stories along the way.

Discover the hidden history of Boston’s role in the Revolutionary War on the very streets that bore witness to some of the most significant events in our nation’s birth. This tour of the Boston Freedom Trail is a journey through time, a chance to experience for yourself the sights, sounds, and stories of America's fight for independence. From the majestic halls of the Massachusetts State House, where you can practically hear John Hancock and Samuel Adams rally the colonists to the Old North Church where you will feel the high stakes of Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride and his warning of the British invasion. An unforgettable adventure, this tour takes you to the center of the revolutionary action, where the flame of independence burst from the smoldering embers of rebellion. With a wealth of knowledge and a deep love for the city, your expert local guide will immerse you in the hidden gems of Boston's revolutionary past, bringing history to life before your very eyes.

Blacksmiths are a rarity in our mass produced age. You can meet and watch a working blacksmith who has created objects ranging from tools to hangers and hooks to artisan art creations. Watch him at his craft and see authentic blacksmith tools. Learn about how history of blacksmithing had an important role in colonial towns like Lexington. Discover blacksmithing materials, how a forge works, and the science behind blacksmithing, including how coal turns into coke and how temperature affects the malleability of metal. Optional: kids can do clay craft to experiment with moulding and shaping Enjoy homemade corn bread and lemonade after and go home with a blacksmith souvenir.

Welcome to Harvard’s Famous Haunts Walking Tour, where we journey through the historic and eerie corners of the oldest university in America. Go at your own pace, anytime. This tour is all location aware and guided by our walking tour app. It's hands free. Put the phone in your pocket and it plays as you walk. the narration is spooky an infused with spooky music to fit the stories. Founded in 1636, Harvard is steeped in centuries of history, intellectual achievement, and tradition—but with that comes ghostly legends and supernatural tales that have lingered for generations. As we walk through Harvard Yard and the surrounding area, we’ll uncover stories of haunted churches, library, gates, dormitories and buildings.

Discover how a small religious summer camp transformed into one of Martha’s Vineyard’s most popular island destinations on this walking tour through the town of Oak Bluffs. Starting in Ocean Park, you’ll follow the coast to Inkwell Beach before heading into the heart of the town. Along the way, you’ll hear its history and find out what makes this island paradise so alluring to everyone from the rich and famous, to curious Cape Cod vacationers that come for a day. Around Trinity Park, you’ll see Martha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association, its cottage museum, and the Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs which is a place of worship. After heading down Circuit Avenue, where I’ll show you the town’s famous Flying Horses Carousel, our tour will come to an end at the harbor. Whether you’re on the island for only a day, or calling Martha’s Vineyard home for the season, this tour is for anyone who wants to dig into Oak Bluffs’ past and enjoy its present.

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This unique walking tour of Boston, led by Jessica Dello Russo, a PhD in archaeology and Context Travel expert, explores the city’s crucial role in the American Revolution. Starting at Long Wharf, Boston’s oldest port, Jessica reveals how the city’s thriving trade and skilled population helped spark independence. The tour highlights acts of civil disobedience and key figures like John Hancock, Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, and Benjamin Franklin. As you walk, you’ll encounter pre-revolutionary architecture from the 16th and 17th centuries, including the historic Chart House and the controversial Faneuil Hall, built in 1742. On this 90-minute tour, you’ll explore key sites from Boston’s revolutionary history. Visit Granary Burying Ground, where American Revolution figures are laid to rest, and learn about the city’s role in the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. By the end, you’ll have a deeper understanding of the figures and events that shaped America’s fight for independence.

Discover the North End, Little Italy's history, Paul Revere, Italian Food, immigration history of the Italians, Irish, Jewish and Africans on this Smart Phone navigated, location aware tour. Go at your own pace. You'll learn about Italian feasts, explore the Copp Burial Ground, and see many spots to eat.

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This is one of Maine’s most picturesque harbor towns, but behind the salty breeze and peaceful docks lurk stories long buried beneath the tide. Boothbay Harbor has seen shipwrecks, fires, betrayals, and unexplained vanishings. And tonight, we will follow the whispers. This self-guided tour will take you to haunted inns, forgotten corners, ghostly galleries, and more. We will dig up real local legends backed by fact and rooted in the chilling truths of life along the working waterfront. Here is how it works. This tour plays automatically as you walk, using your location. You can pause anytime, maybe to snap a photo or catch your breath. If you lose my voice, just follow the map. You are the blue dot, and the stops are green.

Skip the standard tour itinerary and put a zany spin on your sightseeing. Whether you’re a tourist, local, or new arrival, this smartphone-based scavenger hunt lets you get to know vibrant Bridgeport in a fun and interactive way. Simply download the app, put on your walking shoes, and get ready to solve challenges, snap pics, and put your knowledge and navigation skills to the test.

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Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

Are you looking for a way to discover Boston without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this self-guided walking tour. • Find out how the city ignited the American Revolution, led the country in the fight to abolish slavery and, ultimately, saved the Union • Hear from producer Mitch Lapin, a local tour guide and history expert • Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, pop in your headphones, and just tap start. The app has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Explore the wines and meads of Maine! Take your tastebuds on a trip around the state and explore the wide variety of wines made right here in our state - including those made with imported grapes, those made with cold-hardy grapes grown in Maine, and those made from ingredients that aren't grapes at all! Participants will be introduced to six Maine-made wines and meads from six different producers - and hear the stories behind the wineries that brought them to your glass. This guided, 30-minute experience is a fantastic introduction to Maine's wine landscape and history. We recommend scheduling this class at the beginning of your time in Maine so you can take advantage of all you've learned during the rest of your trip. Stick around afterwards for personalized recommendations from your MTC host about wineries, breweries, markets, farms and other agritourism experiences to seek out while in Maine - customized to your interests and the regions you plan to visit while in Maine.

There is a lot to see in this picturesque New England town: authentic houses, churches, cemeteries, farms and more, including dining and shopping. If you travel west on Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90), Westborough is located 33 miles west of Boston. In fact, Westborough owes its name to Marlborough, a city in Boston Metro West area, from which it budded off precisely to the west in late 1600’s, and finally incorporated in 1717, becoming a 100 the Massachusetts town. Besides the picturesque downtown, Westborough is a home to several farms that offer their seasonal products in their stores during the summertime.

On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll explore the months of tension between the British and American colonists that culminated in the bloody shooting, now known as the Boston Massacre. “The riot on King Street” is what newspapers originally called the moment when British soldiers opened fire on an angry crowd in Boston on March 5, 1770. Embark on a historical journey, exploring events leading to March 5th and the impact of British impositions like the Vagrancy, Quartering, and Tax acts. Stand on State Street, the site of the Boston Massacre, and hear history's whispered tale. Learn of Ebenezer Richardson's role in igniting tensions, and pay homage at the Granary Burying Ground, where Saml Adams rests. Marvel at Long Wharf, witness to Boston's occupation, and savor culinary delights at Quincy Market. Each step unveils a narrative of resilience, bringing Boston's history vividly to life.