Boston has inspired generations of America's leaders and visionaries. Explore this historic city that pays homage to every period of America's timeline. Each neighborhood is infused with its own unique culture and flavor that visiting Boston is often like visiting different parts of the world, all in one stop. Sign up for a tour at www.RIMS.org/GuestTours. You also have the option of mailing the registration form.
On the Trail through Cambridge
Sunday, April 28 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Enjoy a fascinating sightseeing cruise on the Charles River, followed by lunch at the Cheesecake Factory. Then stroll through Harvard University for architectural and historical perspectives, as well as long-lived campus stories. Cost: $99; includes lunch
Boston DUCK and Fenway
Sunday, April 25 & Thursday, April 29 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Drive by the places that make Boston the birthplace of freedom, then splash into the Charles River for breathtaking views of Boston and Cambridge. Your final stop is Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. Though generations have come and gone, Fenway Park remains much like it was on opening day, April 20, 1912. Cost: $89
Footsteps of John F. Kennedy
Sunday, April 25 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm
Walk in JFK’s footsteps, first at Harvard University, and then at the I.M. Pei designed John F. Kennedy Library and Museum. Follow him on his 1960 campaign trail to the White House and experience his political rise to power through presidential papers, photographs and film footage. Cost: $59
Oh, the Elegance and Charm of Newport!
Monday, April 26 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Discover Newport, RI, the legendary seaside resort and summer playground of this country’s first millionaires and home of America’s first castles. Admire the regal mansions along spectacular 10 Mile Drive, including The Breakers, the Vanderbilt’s “summer cottage.”
Cost: $125; includes lunch
Bicycling Tour
Monday, April 26 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Explore Boston and get some exercise! Ride through Back Bay, one of the most prestigious neighborhoods in Boston, past Fenway Park to Beacon Hill, a quiet neighborhood loaded with charm and character. Note: this tour utilizes mostly parks, pathways and streets and is suitable for adults of all bike-riding ability and children who are competent and responsible bicyclists.
Cost: $75
La Dolce Vita
Monday, April 26 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Learn about the infamous “Little Italy” in the North End, one of the oldest neighborhoods in America. Stroll through the quaint and narrow cobblestone streets, stop at various shops and learn how to spot
authentic ingredients, where to buy them and how to prepare them. Cost: $93
Bewitching Seaports: Salem and Marblehead
Tuesday, April 27 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Salem and witches, two words synonymous with New England, where witchcraft hysteria define this seaside town’s place in history. Tour Pickering Wharf, where the macabre of the “witchery” provides a fascinating glimpse of 17th century mob hysteria. Then travel to Marblehead for breathtaking views of one of the most protected and picturesque coves in the world. Cost: $120; includes lunch
Call of the Whales
Tuesday, April 27 9:15 am – 1:30 pm
Cruise to Stellwagen Bank, the East Coast’s most famous whale watching destination and see a variety of whales including the humpback, finback and minke, frolic in their natural habitat. Cost: $90
Beacon Hill Homes and Walking Tour
Tuesday, April 27 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Walk down Beacon Hill past many Boston landmarks. Step inside private homes and learn about the lives of the residents both past and present, and hear about the complexities of owning and restoring a private historic home within the parameters of the historical society. Cost: $98; with tea
Gloucester: Fishing History and the Call of the Whales
Wednesday, April 28 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Visit the famous Gloucester Fisherman statue, in memory of the more than 10,000 fishermen who have been lost at sea. Then set sail for an up close and personal view of the dances of whales. Not for the faint of heart, this tour is a special treat for those who enjoy a little sea spray and the unique opportunity to bond with these gentle giants. Cost: $118; includes lunch
Revolutionary Battlegrounds
Wednesday, April 28 8:00 am – 1:30 pm
Follow the Freedom Trail through Boston proper and into the towns of Belmont, Lexington and Concord. Relive pivotal historic moments as well as Paul Revere’s famous ride. Learn the “true” story of that night and the days that followed. Cost: $55
Boston by Design
Wednesday, April 28 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tour a local fashion designer’s studio then head to the Boston Design Center, New England’s preeminent resource for the design industry. The 75 showrooms feature more than 1,200 premier lines of furniture, fabrics, floor coverings, lighting fixtures, antiques, accessories, and kitchen and bath products. This is a rare
opportunity—the Center is normally limited to trade professionals only. Cost: $70