America's fight for independence began in Boston, so what better way to celebrate Independence Day than in the place where it all started? The Boston Harborfest is the city's week-long celebration of American independence, and on July 4th the festival moves to the Charles River Esplanade for a great view of fireworks and patriotic music by the Boston Pops.
Set sail to see some of nature's most regal creatures on a New England Aquarium Whale Watch expedition. This tour will take you onto the waters east of Boston aboard a high-speed catamaran, and on your excursion you'll see humpback, finback, minke, and pilot whales, along with dolphins and other marine life.
The Bank of America Pavilion has hosted some of the world's most famous performers on its stage. This entertainment venue has been rocked by The Beach Boys, Britney Spears, Willie Nelson, Blondie, Pat Benatar, Incubus, ZZ Top, Styx, Stone Temple Pilots, Peter Frampton, A Perfect Circle and many others.
Catch a family-friendly show on stage at the Puppet Showplace Theatre. This family theater attraction hosts fun and entertaining puppet shows, featuring stories like Little Red Riding Hood, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Hansel and Gretel, Rumplestiltskin and Pinocchio.