New England Aquarium. The Aquarium is one of the premier visitor attractions in Boston, with over 1.3 million visitors a year, and a major public education resource.
United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum. Located in historic Quincy, Massachusetts. The USNSM is home to the USS Salem, the world's only preserved Heavy Cruiser, located in the former Quincy Fore River Shipyard, once one of the Nation's largest Shipbuilding Enterprises.
Tours of Cape Cod Canal Visitor Center. Open Thurdays-Sundays, Time: 10 am. to 5 p.m. Location: Cape Cod Canal Visitor Center, Ed Moffitt Drive in Sandwich Discover the rich history, fascinating features and vigilant operation of the Cape Cod Canal through this 45-minute tour, as well as interactive displays and films. Cost: Free Information: 508-759-4431.
July 3-6, 2009 - Sail Plymouth 2009 - The three-day Sail Plymouth festival will kick off with the Welcome Sail of the tall ships Mystic & Peacemaker into Plymouth Harbor on Thursday night to their docking location by Mayflower II on State Pier.
July 8-12, 2009 - Sail Boston 2009 - The Tall Ships Are Coming to Boston! Boston Harbor, MA
August 8-16, 2009 - Nantucket Race Week - Nantucket Race Week is an eight-day experience that marshals the entire Nantucket community together in a fun-filled week of regattas, awards ceremonies, and parties.
September 19, 2009 - CoastSweep Kickoff - By Boat or By Foot, Clean the Beaches and Waterways!
