Explore Boston like never before. Shown is a Schooner from the Liberty Fleet of Tall Ships sailing the harbor.
School is out and Summer time is here. With the sun shining and the heat rising, now is a better time than any to get out of your college apartment in Boston and explore all that Boston has to offer. And what better way to do that than by water?
Now, it’s a little known fact that Boston has a famous harbor and it also has a great river flowing alongside it as well, so the city isn’t short on water activities by any means. If you’re the kind of person who loves to live next to the water, but still want that urban sophistication, then Boston is your town. Whether you’re looking for a Brighton apartment, Allston apartment, Fenway apartment, Back Bay apartment or anywhere within the city, a waterfront is not far away.
If you’re in the mood for a cruise along the Boston waterways, there are plenty of cruise companies around that offer boating tours. You can take a 60-minute sightseeing trip along the Charles River and 75-minute tour of the Boston Harbor and Charles River Locks with the Charles Riverboat Company.
If you want a more sailing experience, maybe the Liberty Fleet of Tall Ships might be the way to go with their 125-foot schooner, the Liberty Clipper, for a two-hour journey the explores the Boston Harbor and its islands.
The Liberty Fleet of Tall Ships typically set sail three times a day with departure times at noon, 3 and 6 p.m., from the Long Wharf located in the North End. They also offer unique experiences like Friday night steak and lobster sails, Sunday brunches, and sometimes offer wine tasting sails.
Another fun and entertaining way to experience Boston are the duck-boat tours. If you’ve lived here long enough, you’re probably more than well-aware of these duck-quacking-tourist transporters. They’re amphibious vehicles from the World War II-era that have been restored, each with a unique personality and tour, seeing everything from the Public Gardens to splashing waves in the Charles. So if you’re student new to the area or plan on finding an apartment in Boston soon, this might be a great activity for you and/or your family when they come to visit.
Let’s say for a moment, you and your friends want to get out of your Boston College apartments and take a daycation, but would like to do it on the cheap. Try taking a $14 ferry ride out to the Boston Harbor Islands. They may not be a palm tree paradise, but there is a lot of beauty to be found in the Boston Harbor Islands. It’ll give you a chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of urban living and enjoy the great outdoors like exploring historic sites, observing wildlife, hiking, kayaking, fishing, swimming, and much more. All of which are just within reach when traveling aboard ferry service that finds port at the Long Wharf-North Pier in Boston.
If fairing the seas are not your thing, you just can’t seem to ever get your sea legs, you could always enjoy scenic views of the Boston waterways by taking a stroll on the HarborWalk.
The HarborWalk is a public walkway along the waterfront, with parks, public art, seating areas, cafes, exhibit areas, interpretive signage, water transportation facilities, and a whole assortment of other amenities along its path. It is certainly a great way to exercise and experience beautiful scenery when enjoying the day outside of your Boston apartment.
Now that you’re ready for the high seas, go set sail and see all there is to see from the sea. You’re going to love it.
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One local haunt you’ll have to check out is Kings Bowling in the Back Bay (kingsbackbay.com). This classic piece of Americana combines retro style with state of the art facilities, including 16 lanes of bowling and billiards, shuffleboard and Skee Ball tables, as well as over 30 big-screen, hi-def TV screens. The bars bring old-school style back into fashion with a mix of modern and classic cocktails. The restaurant offers a broad comfort food menu of burgers, pizza and other American favorites.
