Keep your summer travel affordable with these 10 great things to do in Boston, all for $25 or less.
1. Quack Around the City on the Duck Boats: Tour Boston by land and by sea in a World War II amphibious landing vehicle, all narrated by a legendary conDUCKtor. Children’s tickets cost just $20.00 and tours leave all day from right outside Copley Square.
2. Enjoy a Free Outdoor Movie: Pack a blanket and some snacks and come enjoy a free family-friendly movie at the Hatch Shell every Friday evening around sunset.
3. Check Out SoWa’s Open Market: SoWa’s offers quite a unique shopping experience to say the least. With everything from fresh produce to antique furniture to handmade jewelry, this South End experience is not to be missed. The market is open every Sunday from May-October, except holiday weekends, and admission is free.
4. Indulge in a Spa Treatment: Hey it’s vacation! Be sure to treat yourself to beauty-pick-me-up at the G-Spa on Newbury Street. Try a quickie manicure for only $15 or their “Shop-aholic” massage priced at $25. Be sure to check out their full list of services as well.
5. Explore Boston by Foot: Boston by Foot offers a variety of guided walking tours, including a kid-friendly tour of the Freedom Trail and one of Boston’s dark side. Tours range from $8 to $15 and generally take 1½ to 2 hours.
6. Dine in Style During Restaurant Week: For just $20.09, you can score a three-course lunch at select fine dining restaurants around Boston, Cambridge and the suburbs, during Boston’s Restaurant Week. The weeks run from August 9-14 and August 16-21.
7. Go to Fenway for a Red Sox Game: Visit one of America’s most beloved ballparks, watch Big Papi score a homerun and grab a beer with some friends, all for under $25. General standing room tickets are available for just $20, buy some here today.
8. Satisfy your Sweet Tooth: Need that afternoon fix? Be sure to check out Sweet Tooth, the South End’s ever-popular bakery. The peanut butter cookies instantly melt in your mouth and the berry-cream filled cupcakes are divine. Sweet Tooth is located at 371 West Broadway, South Boston.
9. Enjoy flowers year-round at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Rain or shine, head to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and stare in awe at one of the country’s finest collections of art and courtyard full of flowers in bloom year-round. Adult tickets cost just $12 and children under 18 are admitted free with an adult.
10. Row, Row, Row Your Boat: Rent a rowboat or a sailboat and explore Jamaica Pond, all while enjoying the gorgeous summer weather. Stop for a picnic and stretch your legs along the 1½-mile footpath around the pond. The Jamaica Pond Boathouse is open every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Rowboats are $10 per hour and sailboats are available for $15 per hour.
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