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Looking for the best things to do this weekend in Boston? Look no further! Check out our top things to do in Boston and enjoy your weekend plans, on us:
1. Cuddle with adorable kittens at the brand new Cat Café in Beacon Hill
A Sanctuary Café finally opened last week, offering Bostonians a chance to play with cats and kittens to their hearts’ content! The space also functions as a “micro bookstore” and coffee shop, with espresso drinks, tea and local fresh-baked goods!Read more about Boston’s newest cat café here.
2. Escape to the Newport Folk Festival
Celebrating its 65th anniversary this year, the Newport Folk Fest returns this weekend with a show-stopping lineup — including Elle King, Conan O’Brin & Real Musicians, Muna, Killer Mike and more! Check it out on NewportFolk.org, and save the date for the beloved Newport Jazz Festival, returning August 2-4.
3. For musical tunes closer to home, enjoy Vinyl Night at the ICA
Going on most Fridays throughout the summer, the Institute of Contemporary Art‘s Vinyl Nights feature vinyl-only DJ sets with the a gorgeous Boston Harbor backdrop. They take place from 5-9 p.m. and are free to attend, no tickets required! This Friday’s (7/26) set is by Beacon Hill record store Music Research Library.
4. Take a sightseeing sail around the Boston Harbor
All aboard! Ride a beautiful 80-foot-long 1890s Adirondack III schooner! Sail past Seaport, Castle Island, Fort Independence, Spectacle Island, and Long Island Head Light on this spectacular 2-hour sail! Learn more and reserve tickets here!
5. Or…put on your captain’s hat and steer your own electric boat around the Boston Harbor
One of our top summer bucket list experiences in Boston, Boston Electric Boats allows you to take the wheel with their easy-steer electric boats! Boats fit up to 12 guests and you can enjoy the water for up to 2 hours!
6. Go on an epic whale watching tour right in your backyard
You don’t need to go much farther than the Boston Harbor for magnificent whale watching excursion. The harbor has quite a few humpbacks, finbacks, minkes, pilot whales, and right whales in the city waters. This boating adventure is usually around 4 hours, to make sure you witness an adequate count of whales!
7. Ride the Downeaster to Maine for the perfect coastal getaway
Don’t have a car? No problem! You can still explore New England! Visit one of these gorgeous towns or cities in Maine for the perfect weekend escape and check out our lodging, travel, and recommended things to do in each town:
8. Check out a limited-edition Vineyard Vines Jeep on Boston’s floating ship restaurant
Nothing is more quintessentially New England than Vineyard Vines, seafood, and waterfront dining. Enjoy all three on Friday, July 26, with a chance to explore and potentially win this special vineyard vines Jeep Gladiator! Find the Jeep at Tall Ship in Eastie from 5-7 PM on Friday, July 26!