Boston Field Trips & Educational Tours

Boston has no shortage of attractions for students who are on a quest for knowledge! A popular attraction in Boston is the Museum of Fine Arts, which houses an impressive collection of over 500,000 works of art. For science enthusiasts, the Museum of Science and The Computer Museum, Boston provide engaging ways to learn about STEM concepts through interactive exhibits and hands-on activities.

The New England Aquarium is a window into the many creatures that populate Boston Harbor and the countless bodies of water on our beautiful planet. Sports fans will love the opportunity to actually step foot in a place they’ve seen time and again on television and in the movies: Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox!

Take your students outside for some fresh air and keep them moving and engaged with an exciting tour of Boston’s historical landmarks on The Freedom Trail. Highlights include Boston Common, The Massachusetts State House, Park Street Church, Granary Burying Ground, King’s Chapel, Boston Latin School (featuring the Benjamin Franklin Statue), Old Corner Bookstore, Old South Meeting House, the Old State House, the site of the Boston Massacre, Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere House, Old North Church, Copp’s Hill Burying Ground, the USS Constitution, and Bunker Hill Monument.

Each year, more than 8 million people—men, women, and children—visit Harvard Square. They come for many reasons: it is a hub of history, books, ideas, and learning. The square boasts bookstores and coffee houses, fine dining and eclectic shops. It is a venue for folk music and historic theaters, Cuban ballet and world-class music, street performers and award-winning pizza, as well as public discourse and public art.

No visit to Boston is complete without experiencing the city’s famous seafood cuisine. Renowned for its clam chowder, lobster rolls, and fresh catches, Boston offers a culinary adventure that delights both locals and visitors. Quincy Market is a must-visit destination, bustling with vendors serving classic New England dishes in a historic setting. The North End, known for its Italian heritage, also features exceptional seafood, blending fresh catches with traditional recipes. Along the waterfront, a variety of restaurants offer everything from upscale dining with harbor views to cozy, unassuming eateries. For those who enjoy cooking, markets like the Boston Public Market provide a bounty of fresh seafood, ensuring a top-notch culinary experience.

A short distance up the coast from Boston lies the city of Salem. In 1692 a diagnosis of bewitchment set into motion several months of panic that resulted in 19 hanging deaths and centuries of fascination with what we now refer to as the Salem Witch Trials. Present-day Salem is (thankfully) a completely different sort of community, but visitors will find all kinds of fascinating and educational attractions that offer insight into the Salem Witch Trials.

Visit the Salem Witch Museum, see the House of the Seven Gables, the mansion that inspired Nathanial Hawthorne’s famous novel, or stop at the Peabody Essex Museum, the oldest continually operated museum in the United States. Groups can even participate in a critically acclaimed live re-enactment of the trial of Bridget Bishop! Students can take a stroll on Essex Street, the historic cobblestone-and-brick street in the middle of downtown Salem that has been closed off to vehicle traffic, and enjoy dozens of shops, restaurants, cafes, and more.

Book your Salem bus tour or full tour package of Salem with ETA today!