Whether you’re a history buff, a sports fan, or a true cosmopolitan, Boston — and New England, for that matter —has something for everyone. There’s a reason why countless movies & TV shows have been set in this part of the country. Come journey through the heart of the American Revolution, take in the cityscape views against the banks of the Charles River, and learn how to pronounce “Wicked Awesome” just like the locals do. Here in the heart of New England you’ll find plenty of options to round out your trip.
Below are just a few ideas taking place in February (always check with the event/venue/activity to make sure it is still happening)… Click the red words to open more information about the activity.
SEE BOSTON & NEW ENGLAND
BOSTON
New England Aquarium
Waddle with the penguins, bark with the seals, chomp with the sharks, and swim with the fishies.
Skating at Boston Common
Enjoy the scenery of the nation’s oldest city park as you glide around on The Boston Common Frog Pond.
Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market
Shop, eat, watch street performers, take in the history - it’s all here, and along the Freedom Trail.
Boston Museum of Science
Discover how engineering, imagination, archaeology, the space race, the human race, and more make our lives more interesting and expansive.
North End Food Tour
Sample some of Boston’s best pizzas along the Freedom Trail.
Historic Downtown Donut Tour
Get your donut fix and walk it off at the same time as you take in the sights from the Financial District to the North End.
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
View nearly 500,000 works of art, from ancient relics to modern masterpieces.
Newbury Street
See and be seen on Boston’s famous avenue of restaurants and shopping.
Fenway Park Tours
Take a stroll around the historic ballpark, featuring views atop the Green Monster and over 100 years of baseball.
Freedom Trail Tours
Walk your way through history. Explore revolutionary Boston. Feel the patriotism.
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
Interact with exhibits, full-scale replicas, and live actors as you immerse yourself in the event that changed American history forever.
Copley Place
Looking for some luxury? Love shopping designer brands? This mall is for you.
Boston College Men’s Hockey Game
Feel the excitement as the Boston College Eagles take on the UMass Minutemen.
Note: Also check out Harvard, BU, Northeastern, for both basketball and hockey games over the weekend!
Harvard University Historical Tours
Join a current student on a walk around Harvard Yard and educate yourself on nearly 400 years of history.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Explore the private art collection that was infamously targeted by still-unknown thieves…
Boston Ghosts & Gravestones Trolly Tour
Have fun - if you dare - on this dark, fun, and freaky “frightseeing” tour!
LegoLand Discovery Center
See giant Lego sculptures, play with Legos, and ride Lego-themed rides.
Boston Pops Open Rehearsals
Watch the musical magic in the making at world-renowned Symphony Hall.
Patriot Place & Patriots Hall of Fame
Visit the home of the New England Patriots, peek inside the huddle, and test your vertical jump against football greats.
Institute of Contemporary Art
Experience outstanding and innovative contemporary art in a variety of media.
L.A. Burdick Chocolates
Think you know real chocolate? Find artisan-crafted cocoa confections of exceptional quality here at two Boston locations.
Friends Central Perk Coffee Shop
Pivot! And get your coffee where you’ll expect Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe to appear on the orange couch at any moment.
TD Garden Sports Museum Tour
See how sports have helped shape the social history and evolution of Boston in one of the preeminent sports venues of the region.
Taza Chocolate Factory
Learn how the chocolate is made - and tastes!
Cheers Boston
Want to go where everybody knows your name? Visit the pub which inspired the classic TV show Cheers.
Boston TD Garden — USA v. Sweden Hockey Game
The Bruins and Celtics are on the road, but on Feb 17 take in the NHL-sponsored 4-Nations Cup, featuring the best hockey players in the world from USA and Sweden.
WORCESTER & CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS
Worcester Art Museum
The Worcester Art Museum tells global stories from art that is thousands of years old to the most contemporary and cutting edge of today.
Ice Skating on the Oval
The City's 12,000-square-foot rink, 4,000 square feet larger than the rink at Rockefeller Center, and with a beautiful downtown backdrop, might just be recognizable if you like Hallmark Christmas movies.
The Escape Games Worcester
Worcester’s premier Esacape Room with several choices of your adventure.
Worcester Ecotarium
The EcoTarium museum of science and nature offers guests the opportunity to explore three floors of indoor interactive exhibits, live animal habitats, daily Science Discovery programs, hikes through forest and meadow nature trails, outdoor imaginative play, and a train ride (seasonal).
Worcester Craft Center
Whether you’re looking to learn a new craft, attend an exhibition, or shop handmade items from emerging and established artists, the Worcester Craft Center might be for you.
SkiWard Tubaslide Shrewsbury
With 12 lanes, 2 lifts and over 200 tubes, they provide everything for you, including the snowtubes and the fun!
Apex Entertainment Marlborough
Everything you love (indoor bowling, go karts, bumper cars, laser tag, and more) in one extraordinary palace of fun.
Salem Cross Inn — 1700’s Fireside Fest and/or Sleigh Ride
Featured on the Food Network’s “Best of…” enjoy an authentic 1700’s feast cooked on the only authentic Roasting Jack left in America. Then venture out for a good old fashioned New England Sleigh Ride.
Cornerstone Ranch Sleigh Rides
After your ride, stay for some fun around the campfire enjoying delicious hot chocolate, s’mores and great camaraderie
Hanover Theater for Performing Arts — The Cher Show
The Cher Show is the Tony Award®-winning musical of her story, and it’s packed with so much Cher that it takes three women to play her: the kid starting out, the glam pop star and the icon.
DCU Center — Monster Truck Jam
With awesome trucks, amazing stunts and action-packed excitement, it's the definition of fun for everyone!
WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS
Basketball Hall of Fame
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is a fantastic destination for everyone from lifelong basketball fans to families with children who are just beginning to explore the world's most popular sport.
Volleyball Hall of Fame
The International Volleyball Hall of Fame is committed to honoring the legends, recognizing the greats, and preserving the history of volleyball.
Dr. Seuss Museum
The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum is devoted to Springfield native Theodor Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss!
MGM Springfield
Hear the roar of laughter when you’re in Massachusetts at MGM Springfield. Experience live shows of comedic relief at The Roar Comedy Club featuring some of the most outstanding performers. Witness Broadway-style theatre at Symphony Hall, and walk The Plaza to Free Music Festivals featuring talented local and tribute bands
RHODE ISLAND
Eat in Federal Hill
Providence's Little Italy, where many say the food and flavor of the neighborhood is very much like the Old Country.
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Yes, the zoo’s animals welcome guests all year long. Also check out the park’s Museum of Natural History and Planetarium.
The Providence Rink
Ice Skating at BankNewport City Center, in Kennedy Plaza and in the shadows of the legendary Biltmore Hotel and City Hall.
Providence Performing Arts Center — Life of Pi
Based on the novel that sold more than 15 million copies and became a worldwide phenomenon, Life of Pi is an epic story of perseverance and hope that speaks to every generation and “gives new life to Broadway.”
Newport Mansions
A unique trip through American history, architecture, art and landscape design in stunning mansions along the Rhode Island coastline. Make sure to check and see what might be open as February gets closer.
Watch Hill/Westerly…And YES — Taylor Swift’s House
While you can’t go in (unless she invites you), you can get pretty nice views of Taylor Swifts magnificent home on the bluffs overlooking the water.
CONNECTICUT
Mystic Seaport
Find your Sea Story.
Mystic Aquarium
Mystic Aquarium is home to thousands of species of marine mammals, fish, invertebrates and reptiles. Regardless of whether they have scales, fins or flippers, our animal ambassadors provide the essential connection to our ocean planet and its conservation.
Foxwoods Resort & Casino
You might not expect to find so many activities but, then again, Foxwoods delivers more than expected.
Mohegan Sun Casino
A world at play and a world to its own, Mohegan Sun offers the best of the best in entertainment.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Thinking of Staying a bit longer? Venture North into the White Mountains of New Hampshire and enjoy:
The Ice Castles
An awe-inspiring experience that “brings fairy tales to life.”
Omni Mt. Washington Resort
From Gondola Rides to Sleigh Rides, the Mt. Washington resort offers all kinds of winter fun for the whole family.
The Mt. Washington Cog Railway
Travel 2/3 up the Northeast’s highest peak (and what many call the one of the coldest and windiest place on Earth), then enjoy hot beverages, warming huts, s’mores, fire pits, and breathtaking views.