Photo Credit: Massachusetts Office of Tourism on Flickr. Pack your bag and enjoy an afternoon family picnic in the park or grab a bite from one of the restaurants on the streets surrounding the park and enjoy a meal in the park. The Boston Common is the perfect place to take the kids to relax after a long day of walking and exploring the city and will give their little legs plenty of space to run. You will also find plaques and monuments throughout the park commemorating the area’s history and soldiers who died during the Battle of Bunker Hill. The Boston Common is home to greenery, plenty of picnic space, Frog Pond, and an ice skating rink in the winter. The area has gone from being an area used for livestock to an area for Puritanical punishment to a training site for the Redcoats to the park that it is known for today. The park is the oldest public park in the United States, being founded in 1634. The Boston Common is a large public park located in downtown Boston. Advanced tickets are currently required and are $29 for ages 12+ and $24 for children 3 to 11.īoston Museum of Science. The interactive experiences and exhibits make the Museum of Science one of the best attractions when visiting Boston with kids. For older children, the Thrill Ride 360 presents a unique opportunity with dynamic simulators and surround sound. The Science Live! presentation may also catch their attention, which examines different aspects of the science world. The Live Animal Story Time is the perfect one for children who will be able to listen to a story and meet a furry friend. You can also find live performances throughout the museum.
The museum also features a butterfly garden, which has been transformed into a Garden Walk and Insect Zoo to meet state COVID requirements. The Boston Museum of Science features over 700 interactive exhibits, the Charles Hayden Planetarium, Mugar Omni Theater (IMAX theater), and 4-D theater. The marketplace is open from 10am to 7pm Monday through Thursday, 10am to 8pm Friday and Saturday, and 10am to 6pm on Sundays.įaneuil Hall Marketplace. On occasion we have encountered clowns making balloon animals, always a favorite with the kids! The musicians were also a big hit with the kids and dancing was a common scene. You can also find many dining options, with some of the most notable being Ueno Sushi and Bubble Tea, the Boston Cafe, Gourmet India, and Joey’s Gelateria.įor entertainment, you can find street performers located outside in front of Faneuil Hall on a regular basis. Today Faneuil Hall serves as a marketplace with over 100 shops and carts, with a combination of locally owned shops and national chains. Quincy Market is a marketplace located beside Faneuil Hall that was built between 1824 to 1826 to serve that purpose. Shop at the Faneuil Hall Marketplace & Quincy Marketįaneuil Hall is the site of the first town meeting in Boston and would go on to be the meeting place of many of the important meetings/debates in the history of the nation’s birth, including protests against the sugar and stamp act. Also, be aware that while walking the trail is completely free, if you choose to visit any of the sites fees may apply. You can walk the trail at any time, but if you plan on entering some of the locations, such as the Paul Revere House or Old North Church, be sure to check the hours before visiting and plan around them. Some of the locations on the trail will be better suited for younger children, so planning out your route based on your travel party is recommended prior to visiting.Ĭosts and hours of operation will vary depending on which locations you plan to enter. The Boston Freedom Trail can be explored on a self guided tour following the red lines and plaques located throughout the city or through public and private walking tours. Along the trail you will visit Bunker Hill, tour the USS Constitution, shop at the Faneuil Hall marketplace, stand at the site of the Boston Massacre, and relax in the Boston Common. Have some fun and make walking the trail comparable to the Yellow Brick Road to Oz and the children will have a blast! A red line marks guides the way through the city and to the many sites. The Boston Freedom Trail is a 2.5 mile walking trail that takes you through the city of Boston and past 16 historical landmarks. Options for history, fun, and adventure are plentiful in Boston with Kids! Walk the Freedom Trail Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge.Flatbread Company at Sacco’s Bowl Haven.Discover the Harvard Museum of Natural History.Visit the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum.
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