The Minutemen of Boston
Colonial Merrymaking on the Freedom Trail
4 Days | Year Round
Starting At $Flexible Pricing
Let your students watch history unfold. Boston is where it started, where “The shot heard round the world” was fired. Listen to the stories of Paul Revere, the Minutemen and the Boston Tea Party as you search amongst the skyscrapers of a very modern city.
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Itinerary
Day 1 – Travel to Boston
Today, you arrive in Boston, MA for a three-night stay at a first-class hotel. Dinner this evening is included at a local restaurant conveniently located near your hotel. (D)
Day 2 – Boston’s Freedom Trail – Faneuil Hall Marketplace – Boston Tea Party Museum
On this full day of sightseeing, you will see the famous sights on Boston’s Freedom Trail. Including Boston Common, the Paul Revere House and Old North Church. Visit many of the other sites such as the Old South Meeting House where the audio programs titled, “If these walls could speak” lets you listen in on key moments from the past – the Boston Tea Party debates, a day when British officers rode horses inside the Meeting House, the Great Boston Fire of 1872 and more! Also included with your visit a a pre-trip virtual tour. Use 21st-century technology to experience the 18th century!
Next, stroll through and browse the shops at Faneuil Hall Marketplace/Quincy Market. You will also have time to enjoy lunch with your gift card. This location is synonymous with world-class street performers showing off unimaginable acts of juggling, acrobatics and more for throngs of tourists and locals who gather to watch. The street performances that visitors have come to identify with Faneuil Hall were born with the Marketplace’s historic revitalization, and have been going strong since 1976.
One of today’s highlights will be your late afternoon visit to the Boston Tea Party Ship and Museum. Here there are live actors, interactive exhibits, a movie titled “Let it Begin Here,” holographic displays and an authentically restored ship. And . . . your students get to throw tea into the harbor.
Dinner will be included this evening at a local restaurant. (B,L,D)
Day 3 – JFK Library – View Boston at Prudential Center w/lunch – Fenway Park Tour – Whale Watching Cruise
Start the day with a visit to the John F Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum. Relive the powerful story of the Kennedy years. In three theaters, period settings, and 25 dramatic multimedia exhibits, you will enter the recreated world of the Kennedy Presidency for a “first-hand” experience of John F. Kennedy’s life, legacy, and leadership.
Then head to the Prudential Center for View Boston Observation Deck. Discover the city from 52 floors above. Take advantage of the interactive exhibits, STEAM lesson plans, or simply enjoy taking in Boston’s famous landmarks from the 360-degree outdoor Cloud Terrace. Lunch will also be included today at the Prudential Center.
Next, head to iconic Fenway Park for a tour of the Stadium. Since 1912, fans have flocked to Fenway Park to watch the home team play in the heart Boston. It is referred to as, “America’s Most Beloved Ballpark” by Major League Baseball and sports enthusiasts. Home to Red Sox Legends, Williams, Yaz, Fisk, Rice, and Pedro to name a few. Take in the magnificent view atop the fabled Green Monster, standing 37 feet 2 inches high, overlooking left field. Let our experienced tour guides lead you through the hallowed walls and legendary moments of historic Fenway Park.
This afternoon, set sail on a Whale Watching Cruise. Our destination: Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary, a rich feeding ground for whales, dolphins, sea birds and other marine creatures. You’ll have a good chance to view several different species of large whales, including humpbacks, finbacks and minkes, and the critically endangered Right Whales. And you’ll learn about them from New England Aquarium naturalists who are always on board to share knowledge, answer your questions and explain the mind-blowing behaviors of these truly magnificent mammals.
Dinner will be included this evening at a local restaurant. (B,L,D)
Day 4 – Depart for Home
After breakfast this morning, depart for home. (B)

