This charming city is a spectacular choice for students, always evolving and always exciting.  If you’re looking for a fresh destination, consider a Boston class trip as a unique alternative.

Freedom Trail

Boston is a stunning city in which the past co-exists beautifully with the present.  Rich in history, student groups can walk the Freedom Trail and experience the genesis of the American Revolution.  They can stand in the hallowed space of Faneuil Hall and imagine the inspirational oratory of our forefathers. They can browse the market place, explore the shops, or sample of traditional New England “chow-dah.”

USS Constitution

The USS Constitution is out of dry dock and ready for visitors after a 2 year, meticulous conservation effort. Students can learn about the Constitution and the War of 1812 through narratives, hands-on experiences and self-guided or facilitated programs.  The beauty of this attraction is that the education department will work with your group to meet your curricular needs.

Boston Harbor Cruises

Boston Harbor Cruises offers an incredible historical tour of the inner and outer harbors, highlighting tales of land and sea both past and present.  Students will also get a crash course in ecology, focusing on the cleanup of the harbor and learn about the nation’s oldest, continuously manned lighthouse.  Very cool!

New England Aquarium

While your group is hanging around the harbor, they can stop by the New England Aquarium to check out a four-story Caribbean coral reef, the Amazon rainforest, or an adorable colony of Penguins. Follow your indoor adventures with an outdoor ride on a wicked fast catamaran.  This sleek, high speed vessel (seating up to 400) will quickly take you to the whale-watching action- an experience not to be missed!

Boston Duck Tours

Moving from water to land (and back to water!) is the famous Boston Duck Tours. You’ll hop aboard an amphibious landing vehicle and travel through the streets of Boston right into the Charles River for the best and most unique views of the city. The ConDUCKtors narrate with both wit and skill, highlighting the very best Boston has to offer.

Blue Man Group

Wide eyes, blue bodies, paint and percussion… your students will LOVE a performance by the Blue Man Group! The silent humor is infectious, the drumming loud and the toilet paper abundant; a perfect recipe for entertaining teenagers.  Even those quiet-loving librarians were hooked on the controlled chaos of the show!

Plimouth Plantation

Don’t forget that just a quick drive south is Plimouth Plantation, a completely interactive living history museum detailing America’s founding story and its shared history with the Wampanoag people.  It’s an amazing journey through time as students chat with Pilgrims going about their daily business or participate in Wampanoag life in the Native American village. We’ve just scratched the surface on what Boston offers students- they can tour Harvard, go behind the scenes of Fenway Park, board the Boston Tea Party ships, or get lost in the Mapparium. Of course, there are tons of great choices for student accommodations, transportation and dining as well.