Things to do / Travel Guide
If you want a different experience in Beantown, one that you can take home to family and friends as way more unique than the standard fare, put together for yourself a literary tour of all the literary treasures in the city. There are lots. Above all, pay a visit to the Boston Public Library, where they have stored historical documents hundreds to thousands of years old. But more than that, seek out landmarks related to all the famous authors that have lived in the city: Ralph Waldo Emerson, Louise May Alcott, Edith Wharton, Julia Ward Howe, and Oliver Wendell Holmes, among others. Head out to Mount Auburn Cemetery, a fascinating place in its own right, and find the tombs of famous authors and other famous people.
Whale Watching around Boston, Massachusetts
Whaling was once an integral part of the New England economy, but today whale watching has replaced whale hunting. Cruise operators set sail from just about anywhere there's water and a pier, but Cape Ann is especially noted for its whale-watching tours. In addition to whales, you also get the chance to spy on lots of seabirds.
Finally, on Martha's Vineyard, many people consider star-gazing to be the main nighttime attraction. Go find an isolated spot and take advantage of the clear air and lack of light pollution.
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