Boston Off The Beaten Path Tips by glo39

Venetian Gondolas on the Charles? Charles River / Esplanade Review

Now this was a find in my own back yard. This was a very relaxing and fun trip. I was surprised at how quiet it was even on the Esplanade by Boston's Hatch Shell that was crammed with concert goers in lawn chairs and on blankets-not to mention the boatloads of spectators.
We sipped on champagne and noshed on strawberries while seranaded by an accordian player/singer at dusk. So cool!

Website: http://www.bostongondolas.com/

Boston's North End Market Tour Boston's Neighborhoods Review

Spend 3 hours on this walking tour learning about this ethnic neighborhood in Boston's North End. What I learned about balsamic vinegar was worth the ticket price. The tour includes tips on purchasing food and cooking and tastings of many specific Italian foods.

Website: http://www.northendmarkettours.com/html/markettours/markettours.html