Boston is an adventure sports fanatics heaven with superb opportunities within the city limits, the suburbs and the outlying attractions. This guide describes the best destinations for two dozen sports in the area, including biking, hiking, climbing ands kayaking.

Boston is an adventure sports fanatic's heaven. With superb opportunities within the city limits: the Charles River and Boat Basin, the Bay and its islands and the "Emerald Necklace" of parks in addition to the impressive nature of its suburbs and outlying attractions. The North Shore, the South Shore, the Cape and the Islands offer world-class destinations. Weekending offers kayaking or biking the Maine Coast, or climbing New Hampshire's White Mountains, bike- or ski-touring Vermont. Here, among the countless choices, are the best destinations for two dozen sports.