Alex Jordan, PhD

Beantown is one of the nation's oldest cities, and one that's home to a lot of history. So when you embark on an adventure with Ghosts & Gravestones of Boston, it's no wonder that there are plenty of supernatural stories to be told. Your guides dress to make the tour come to life and their antics will make walking through 400-year-old burial grounds all the more spooky. Prepare for a frightful and fulfilling journey through Boston learning about some of the most sinister people and events that have left their mark on the city.

Bring your sense of humor to the Boston Comedy Festival. This popular event has brought some of the funniest comedians in the business to Boston, including Louis CK, Joan Rivers, Dennis Leary, and Lewis Black. Aside from stand up performances, the festival also features improv performances, sketch comedy, and hilarious independent films.

Housing over 450,000 works of art, the Museum of Fine Arts Boston boasts one of the most extensive art collections in the country. The museum is one of the largest in America and features a wide variety of art, including French impressionist and post-impressionist works, 18th and 19th century American art, imperial Chinese art, the largest collection of Japanese art outside of Japan, and much more. A few of the renowned artists with works in the collection include Renoir, Monet, Van Gogh, and Degas.

Party at the city's only mega club, Royale. This club claims to offer “the most luxurious nightclub experience in Boston”; modern décor and amenities compliment the club's atmosphere. For drinks, dancing, and live music, Royale is the best place to be on the nightlife scene.