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MASSACHUSETTS
See America's hometown - Plymouth with Plymouth Rock, Plimoth Planation, and the Forefather's Monument. See where the "shots heard round the world" were fired as you visit Lexington and Concord, and walk the streets of Boston as you follow the Freedom Trail on this historic Massachusetts adventure.
LEARN + PREPARE
Below is our destination overview. Use this page to learn more about each location and prepare for your program!
ITINERARY INCLUSIONS
Most ACTS Programs to Pennsylvania include:
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Tour of Freedom Trail including a picture stop of Paul Revere's house, The Old North Church, and the USS Constitution.
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Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall
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Other select stops along the Freedom Trail
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Top of the Prudential Building
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Stop at Harvard University
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Lexington Green and Concord - The Old North Bridge, Orchard House, and Walden Pond.
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A visit to Plimoth Plantation and the Mayflower II in Plymouth, Massachusetts
CLIMATE
The weather in Boston, like much of New England, changes rapidly. It is not uncommon for the city to experience temperature swings of 30°F or more over the course of several days. The summers are usually warm and humid, while the winters are cold and windy. It has been known to snow in October and get quite warm in February. The hottest month is August, with an average high of 80°F and the coldest month is January with an average high of 35°. The city averages 42 inches of rain and also 42 inches of snow a year.
GEOGRAPHY
A "City on a Hill," actually three hills, was one of Boston's early names - taken from the Bible and applied by the early Puritans. The early city of Boston looked almost more like an island. Now much of Boston's Back Bay and South End are built on reclaimed land. Two and a half of Boston's three original hills were used as a source of material for the landfill. Only Beacon Hill, the smallest of the three original hills, remains partially intact.
The Charles River separates Boston from Cambridge and Charlestown. To the east lies Boston Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean.
WATCH
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Johnny Tremain, 1957, Walt Disney (VHS released 2003)
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Monumental: In Search of America's National Treasure, 2012, Kirk Cameron
READ
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The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, 1860 - a classic American poem.
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Of Plymouth Plantation, 1620-1647 by William Bradford
LISTEN
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"Sweet Caroline" by Neil Diamond: the mandatory Fenway Park sing-along song.
PREPARE
MENTALLY
EAT
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Boston has wonderful seafood - try some clam chowder. Or if seafood is not your thing, try the Yankee Pot Roast. Don't forget some Boston creme pie.
DRINK
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Lots of water! Travel days are very active - make sure to hydrate along the way.
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Tea! - in Boston, of course.
WALK
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In addition to enjoying luxury motorcoach transportation, every tour day includes lots of walking - everywhere! Prepare for your program by putting in lots of steps at home, and make sure to 'break in' your favorite new shoes for your adventure.
PHYSICALLY
