Ever been up close and personal with a 50-foot, 40-ton whale? Once you have, it's an experience you won't soon forget.
That experience can be yours to behold in Massachusetts, one of the top-ten whale-watching spots in the world, according to the World Wildlife Fund. On a real New England whale-watching expedition, you'll head out roughly 25 miles off the coasts of the Boston, Cape Cod and Islands or North Shore areas and be treated to awe-inspiring sights of humpback, pilot and blue whales breaching and spouting through the deep blue Atlantic Ocean.
But seeing is believing when it comes to whale watching. And since whale watch charters typically run from April to October, you'll want to make your reservations soon.
North of Boston, Cape Ann Whale Watch,Newburyport Whale Watch and Atlantic Yankee Whale Watch & Deep Sea Fishingare sure bets...In Boston, don't miss Whale Watch of Boston and the New England Aquarium Whale Watch...In the Cape and Islands region, check out Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruisers and Sheerwater Excursions.

Boston Harborfest
June 30, 2009Through July 5. Festival includes more than 220 events throughout the city.
Star Spangled Springfield
July 4, 2009Spirit of Springfield presents a July 4th celebration. Live musical entertainment, food, and fireworks on the Connecticut River
Boston Pops-"Pops" Goes the 4th!
July 4, 2009Free outdoor concert followed by fireworks display over Charles River.
New England Sand Sculpting Festival
July 16, 2009Through July 19. Watch 10 master sculptors from all over the world build incredible sandcastles