It's good to get the ol' blood pumping once in a while. Massachusetts is full of exciting places to explore and chances to get a healthy hit of adrenaline. Below, are the best adventures in Massachusetts that are sure to appeal to your inner daredevil. We've included options for people of all ages and activity levels (i.e. don't worry if you're not a mountaineer survivalist triathlon champion) so that everyone can get in on the fun.

1. Let your stress drift away at Essex River Cruises (Essex)

Sit back and relax on a narrated sightseeing cruise on the pristine sheltered water of the Essex River. Treats and drinks are served on board as you take in the serene views all around. When mealtime rolls around, passengers are treated to a classic New England clambake, lobster lunch, or barbecue on a secluded beach. Tours range from longer excursions to 1.5-hour-long trips. They also offer seasonal cruises, such as the Fall Foliage, Cider, and Donuts Cruise. For more information, click here.

2. Discover hidden gems in the city with Urban AdvenTours (Boston)

You don’t need to leave the city to have a bona fide adventure. Wheel around Boston with Urban AdvenTours and see the city like you’ve never seen it before. On their classic City View tour, you’ll discover sites and neighborhoods to explore that you may have missed during your pedestrian rambles. You’ll explore the unique character and charm of each community up close in a way that’s only possible by bicycle. The City View tour is $55 per guest and includes an individually-fitted bike, helmet, water, and a friendly and knowledgeable guide who will lead you on your travels. The tour is 2.5-3 hours long and covers 10-12 miles. From the bustling streets of downtown to the serene bike paths on the Charles River, you’ll really get up close and personal with our state’s capital city. For more information, click here.

3. Conquer the trees at Ramblewild (Lanesborough)

One of the best adventures in Massachusetts, Ramblewild is like the treehouse you always wanted as a kid, but on serious steroids. Test your limits and rediscover your inner child by climbing, leaping, and carefully walking through aerial trails in a hemlock grove with over 130 individual elements on eight individual courses. This is an exhilarating, challenging, inspiring adventure that only nature could deliver. This place is great for kids and people who might want to try something a little on the scary side, but with plenty of support and instruction. Don’t worry: you’re harnessed in the whole time! For more information, click here.

4. Have a totally unique crafting day at The Eliot School (Jamaica Plain)

Ever wanted to learn how to bind your own books? Apply special effects make-up? How about creating your own wine glasses, building your own wooden furniture, or even crafting a corset? If an adventure in creativity and creation is what you’re after, then The Elliot School has just what you need. Sign up online or over the phone for one of their MANY amazing workshops and classes. For more information, click here.

5. Get spooked at Dead of Night Ghost Tours (Plymouth)

Explore the pilgrim resting places and burial grounds of one of the oldest towns in America. Learn about burial customs and traditional ghost stories. Bring a camera, and, if you're lucky, capture the image of a creeping spirit. It's perfect for those looking for a little jolt of the shivers but don’t necessarily need to be scared out of their minds. Plus, you get to carry a cool lantern. For more information, click here.

6. Float across western Massachusetts with Misty River Ballooning (Florence)

See the Pioneer Valley like you’ve never seen it before: from the basket of an actual hot air balloon. As you float quietly above the valley, you can watch the Connecticut River peacefully wind its way south below you. On a clear day, you can see the Berkshire Hills as well as the mountains of Vermont and New Hampshire. After your flight, you'll enjoy a traditional champagne toast and light snacks. Sounds like an adventure worthy of a fairytale to me. For more information, click here.

7. Soak up some forest magic at the March Cataract Falls (Adams)

Sometimes the journey really is all about the destination. You’re just one mild hike away from the beauty and majesty of the March Cataract Falls at Mt. Greylock State Park. Pack a picnic and definitely bring your camera along because this is truly one of the best adventures in Massachusetts, and you'll want to remember your visit. For more information, click here.

8. Enjoy an invigorating day hiking the Mt. Greylock Ramble (Lanesborough)

Don’t feel like hiking all the way to the summit? No problem. Grab a friend (or a few) and some trail mix and spend the afternoon walking one of the many Mt. Greylock trails. The Ramble rewards explorers with its wild and rugged scenery, yet remains accessible and fun for all ages and activity levels.

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9. Be a kid again at the Boston Children's Museum (Boston)

More than just a bunch of exhibits, this place is a massive educational playground that has to be seen to be understood. Even if you don’t have children, you can still join in on the fun. The museum has "adults only" nights when grown-ups can check out everything from a room full of gigantic bubbles to immense climbing structures and an actual two-story Japanese silk merchant's house (transported all the way from the city of Kyoto). Try your hand at building block-bridges and giant forts, party all night on a light-up interactive dance floor, indulge in "adult" snow cones, get messy with paint, and play giant games of chess. Tickets sell out really fast, so check their website periodically to make sure you don't miss out. For more information, click here.

Though we think these are among the best adventures in Massachusetts, there are plenty of other fun things to do in Massachusetts. What do you think are the best adventures in Massachusetts? Did we mention your favorite Bay State adventure?

These aren't the only adventures you can have in Massachusetts. Read about another here.