Top Tourist Events Around Boston, Massachusetts & New England
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 – Henry David Thoreau stands as an icon of modern American environmentalism, the father of American nature writing, a forerunner of modern ecology.
Henry David Thoreau scholar Lawrence Buell gives due consideration to all these aspects of Thoreau’s art and thought, framing key issues and complexities in historical and literary context.
Sunday, October 1, 2023 – Have you ever wanted to learn more about the 150-year-old Chestnut Hill Reservoir and the historic structures around it?
On this one-hour walking tour, attendees viewed diverse architectural examples from Boston’s Golden Age, heard how the reservoir site was developed over time, and discovered how all the Waterworks complex buildings contributed to the success of one of the country’s first metropolitan water systems.
Saturday, September 30, 2023 – In collaboration with the Waltham Garden Club, Gore Place was very pleased to host the return of its annual flower show.
This was a rare opportunity to experience the spectacular 1806 Gore Mansion filled with classical and contemporary floral designs displayed throughout the 12 first-floor rooms.
September 13 – September 17, 2023 – Boston Children’s Museum visitors enjoyed a week of heroic programs, activities, fun, and playful discoveries as they celebrated everyone’s favorite heroes!
September 10, 2023 – Visitors to the Boston Seafood Festival at the Boston Fish Pier enjoyed a day of seafood, live music, chef demos, beer gardens, kids’ programs, and more.