Plus, a new frozen treat vendor at High Street Place
 
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Your ultimate guide to tours of Boston
A rainbow painted Duck Boat on the road in Boston.
Hop aboard this tour that will show the best views from both land and water. | Photo by @hlebertphoto
Whether you’re a lifelong Bostonian longing to embrace your inner tourist, or you have a limited amount of time in Beantown, here are 23 tours guaranteed to show you the sights you want to see.

Top tours

Fenway Park Tour | $15-$40 per person | Available year-round
Take a behind the scenes look at America’s most beloved ballpark, including walking across the Green Monster, touring the press box, and learning about the Sox most memorable moments.

Duck Boat Tours | $36-$50 per person | Available March through November
Take on Boston by land and by sea on an 80-minute tour with an intro-duck-tion to landmarks like the Massachusetts State House and Quincy Market.

New England Aquarium Whale Watching Cruise | $45-$65 per person | Available May through November
Hop aboard this adventure out to Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary and spot various species of whales and marine animals.

A view of the garden on the deck inside Fenway Park.

Did you know that Fenway Park has a garden and they donate a portion of the food to a local food bank?

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Photo by @digitalsouvenirs

All in on history

Freedom Trail Tour | $8-$17 | Available Thursdays through Sundays
This guided “Walk into History” 90-minute tour begins at the Boston Common Visitor Information Center and walks visitors through some of the destinations on the Freedom Trail.

Black Heritage Trail Tour | Free | Available Wednesdays through Sundays
This tour begins at the Robert Gould Shaw and Massachusetts 54th Regiment Memorial and ends at the Museum of African American History, covering about 1.4 miles.

Three tables inside Cheers under the Cheers sign.

The iconic Beacon Hill pub was the inspiration for the popular TV show.

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Photo by BOStoday

Star-studded locations

Boston TV and Movie Locations Tour | $45-$61 per person | Available on Saturdays
Hop on the bus for this three-hour tour to see the real life locations from wicked Boston movies like “The Town” and shows like “Cheers.”

Boston Movie Mile Tour | $26-$36 per person | Available April through October
This unique walking tour of Boston Common and Beacon Hill guides you through the places you’ve seen on screen in movies like “Good Will Hunting” and “The Departed.”

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B. Local cuisine tastings
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Events

Wednesday, July 5
  • Concerts in the Courtyard Series | Wednesday, July 5 | 6-7 p.m. | Boston Public Library - Central Library, 700 Boylston St., Boston | Free | Grab a seat in the McKim Courtyard to listen to the jazz fusion band Vesuvio.
Thursday, July 6
  • Revere Beach Movie Night | Thursday, July 6 | 6-10 p.m. | Kelly’s Roast Beef, 595 Broadway, Revere | Free | Watch a screening of “Jaws II” on the beach with popcorn and cotton candy.
Friday, July 7
  • Braille & Brew | Friday, July 7 | 4 + 5:30 p.m. | Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave., Boston | $50 | Join one of two seatings for a blindfolded beer tasting and a handmade pretzel to support braille literacy.
  • Boston JerkFest Caribbean Rum & Brew Tasting | Friday, July 7 | 5:30 p.m. | Harvard Athletic Complex, 65 N. Harvard St., Boston | $45-$110 | Try samples of 60+ beverages like cocktails, craft beer, mead, and cider.
Saturday, July 8
  • Walking Tour of Sumner Hill | Saturday, July 8 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Loring Greenough House, 12 South St., Jamaica Plain | Free | Join the Jamaica Plain Historical Society in a walk around Sumner Hill while learning about the Victorian houses in the area.
  • “Speak Now” Album Release Party | Saturday, July 8 | 8 p.m. | House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston | $18-$35 | Drop everything now and get tickets to this Taylor Swift-themed party to listen to the re-recorded tracks with fellow Swifties.
Wednesday, July 12
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News Notes
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Festival
  • This weekend, the Levitate Music & Arts Festival will rock out in Marshfield. The South Shore festival will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year and feature art installations, pro skate exhibitions, and performances from Brandi Carlile, Goose + Ziggy Marley. General admission tickets are still available.
Coming Soon
  • Sugar Skulls Sweets & Frozen Drinks is coming soon to High Street Place. The new dessert bar will serve up boozy ice cream floats, frozen popsicles, and ice cream tacos at the downtown food hall.
Eat
  • Josephine in Somerville has added brunch to the menu. Make reservations for Saturdays and Sundays to sip on a “Morning Cure” with Campari and orange juice + try the Ricotta Pancakes with wood-roasted bananas. Pro tip: There are two patios to dine al fresco.
Giveaway
  • To celebrate our revamped referral program, we’re hosting a special giveaway until Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023. The top referrer will receive $500, and one additional person who refers at least one friend will automatically be entered for another $100 giveaway. Find the referral section at the bottom of this newsletter.
 
Eat

🍦 We all scream for ice cream

Get a taste of Boston as a flavor of ice cream
A ice cream cup outside of Toscanini's.
A scoop of Toscanini’s peanut butter is the perfect sweet treat. | Photo by @stillcutedough
Recently, we asked you to come up with a unique ice cream flavor that describes Boston and utilizes one to three locally sourced ingredients. After reading all of your responses, it’s safe to say that our mouths are watering. Here were two of our favorites:

Matcha green tea ice cream with chocolate chips in a Modern Pastry cannoli cone. Called “Matcha Green Tea Party.” - Christy S.

Baked Bean Cream — vanilla with brown sugar, maple, and smoky bacon essence — topped with crumbled local maple sugar cookie, a few Boston Baked Beans, and crispy bacon chunks. Called “Beanpot Creme.” - Jow M.

The only thing we need now is a local ice cream shop to make one of these flavors a reality. Gracie’s Ice Cream, Toscanini’s Ice Cream, Emack & Bolio’s — we’re looking at you.
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Drink
  • On a water bottle hunt? Amazon’s No. 1 bestselling insulated bottle is the Owala FreeSip — it’s thoughtfully designed, leak proof, and keeps drinks cold.
Travel
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Outdoors
  • The perfect outdoor string lights do exist, and they’ve got a secret weapon: solar power. Light up your yard with a 50-ft strand.
 
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Jessica
From the editor
The dog days of summer are just heating up, so save this list of frozen treats around Boston to help cool off. I’ve got my eye on the blue raspberry slushy from the Slushy Lady at the Station at Fenway.
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