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Learn to fly with help from Skydive New England. The professionals here are fully equipped to train you before you take off on your extreme sports adventure. After you complete the required training, you'll take flight in a plane and make the exciting jump to your free-falling descent. Skydive New England is a little over an hour's drive outside of Boston, but the experience is worth the short trip.

Grab a beer at Cheers Boston, “where everybody knows your name”! That's right, this is the bar that inspired the famous TV show Cheers. Food, entertainment, and beer reign supreme at this famous nightlife destination.

Visit a place where an important event took place. The Boston Massacre site is where the legendary conflict between the colonists and British soldiers took place; some would even say that this event was one of the many catalysts to the American Revolution.

Science comes to life through the exhibits and attractions at the Museum of Science Boston. Throughout the museum, there are over 500 interactive exhibits explaining all kinds of science-related subjects like nature, technology, evolution, the environment, outer space, electricity, and more. While you're there exploring, be sure to check out a presentation at the IMAX or the Charles Hayden Planetarium.