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Family Friendly Boston Offers Something for Everyone!
BOSTON, MA (May 12, 2015): Boston is a city that can offer something to everyone, no matter the age!
With access to everything from history and science to animals and the seafront, the options are endless.
Here is a quick guide to some of Boston’s most popular family activities that are sure to keep everyone
entertained:
Get up close and personal with our friends from the sea!
The New England Aquarium allows visitors to meet marine species from around the world. Experience
New England’s largest shark and ray touch tank. Spiral up the 200,000-gallon Giant Ocean Tank to see
tropical fish, sea turtles, and sharks. Watch fur seals and sea lions frolic in their waterfront exhibit and
catch a 3D IMAX film on New England’s largest screen. See penguins up close, peek into their burrows and
find out what’s behind their underwater super speed. Get your hands wet at the Edge of the Sea Touch
Tank and cradle a hermit crab in the palm of your hand. The New England Aquarium is the ideal place to
spend the day learning about and experiencing exciting new things.
The New England Aquarium offers the chance to see even bigger animals with the New England Aquarium
Whale Watches. The aquarium partnered with Boston Harbor Cruises to take passengers to Stellwagen
Bank Marine Sanctuary, a rich feeing ground for whales, dolphins, sea birds and other marine life. This
area if home to several kinds of large whales, including acrobatic humpback whales, finback whales,
minke whales, as well as pilot whales and the critically endangered right whales. Learn about all these
fascinating marine mammals from onboard naturalists trained by Aquarium experts.
Hands on learning makes scientists of everyone!
The Boston Children’s Museum is another great option for hands-on learning. The museum is the second
oldest, and one of the most influential children’s museums in the world. Museum exhibits focus on
science, culture, environmental awareness, health & fitness, and the arts. The Museum is also one of the
few children’s museums in the world to maintain a collection. The Museum’s collections of Americana,
Natural History, Global Culture, Native American, Dolls and Dollhouses, and Japanese artifacts encompass
more than 50,000 items.
Across the river in Cambridge is the MIT Museum. Enjoy holograms, new research and inventions,
photography, festivals, workshops, as well as permanent and changing exhibitions. The MIT Museum also
features the beloved kinetic sculptures of Arthur Ganson, the history of artificial intelligence and Kismet, a
robot hear made in the late 1990s as an experiment in affective computing, a machine that can recognize
and simulate emotions. With a showcase of the most recent cutting-edge research from labs across MIT,
the museum offers something of interest to everyone in the family.
Take a step back in history to learn about the role Boston played in our nations history
Located on the Congress Street Bridge in Boston, the Boston Tea Party Ship is a floating museum unlike
anything you’ve experienced before. Live actors, high-tech, interactive exhibits, authentically restored tea
ships and the stirring, multi-sensory documentary “Let it Begin Here,” are just a taste of what you’ll see,
hear and feel. Meet the colonists, explore the ships and dump tea overboard just as the Sons of Liberty
did on December 16, 1773.
The Freedom Trail is the perfect tour to take around historic Boston. In the 1950’s concerned Bostonians
were determined to preserve the story of the American Revolution as it began in Boston through
preservation of 16 historically significant sites. These 16 sites are located along a unique 2.5 mile urban
walking trail, marked with a bricked or painted red line. You can opt to walk the trail alone or alongside a
tour guide dressed in traditional 17th and 18th century clothing.
Located on the Freedom Trail, The Paul Revere House takes the family back in history. Built around 1680,
it is downtown Boston’s oldest building and one of the few remaining from an early era in the history of
colonial America. Paul Revere purchased the home when he was 35 and lived there with his family when
he made his famous messenger ride to Lexington on the night of April 18-19, 1775. The Paul Revere
House, restored, owned and operated by the Paul Revere Memorial Association, serves as a museum and
historic site where visitors can learn about Paul Revere’s life and times, and experience what home life
was like in 17th and 18th century Boston. An array of formal guided tours and special programs are offered
for families, schools, and tour groups.
Another interesting stop along the Freedom Trail is the USS Constitution. Launched in Boston in 1797, the
USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat. The ship is permanently berthed in the
Charlestown Navy Yard and ventures out several times a year into the Boston Harbor, most notable on
July 4th to celebrate our nation’s Independence Day. Today, more than 126 years later, she is still a
commissioned U.S. Navy warship with a crew of naval officers and enlisted personnel. You can board the
USS Constitution and learn more about the warship at the USS Constitution Museum, located just yards
away from the ship. The museums interactive, hands-on exhibits for all ages bring history alive as one
learns what life was like at sea over 200 years ago.
Enjoy a day on the water exploring the Harbor Islands
The Boston Harbor Islands national recreation area includes 34 islands and peninsulas spread over 50
square miles of bays, harbors, and rivers within the greater Boston Harbor basin. The islands have a great
variety of outdoor activities that will keep the whole family entertained. A few examples of things to do
on the islands are, walking a Civil War-era fort, visiting historic lighthouses, exploring tide pools, hiking
lush trails, camping under the stars, or relaxing while fishing, picnicking, or swimming. You can plan a visit
by yourself or take part in the different programs and tours that are offered. Getting to the islands is easy
on The Boston Harbor Island Ferry, which leave regularly from several mainland piers.
Have a shopper in your midst? Look no further…
Boston has great shopping that is sure to keep any teenager happy. Newbury Street, also known as
“Boston’s most enchanting street” has eight blocks filled with salons, boutiques, and fabulous dining. This
area serves as Boston’s representative of fashion and style, on par with the most exclusive districts on San
Francisco, Los Angeles and New York. The street is home to an eclectic mix of independent shops and
high-end fashion and dining establishments.
Another spot not to miss is Assembly Row, Boston’s newest premiere-brand outlet, dining and
entertainment village located just 7 minutes by subway from downtown Boston. Some outlets to put on
your must-hit list are: Brooks Brothers, Charlotte Russe, Chico’s Clarks, Converse, Le Creuset, Nike
Factory, Orvis, and Saks Off 5th among others. It is also home to popular restaurants such as, Papagayo,
J.P. Licks and Legal on the Mystic, in addition to a variety of others. Speaking of fun for all ages, who
doesn’t love LEGOLAND? Located within Assembly Row, the LEGOLAND Discovery Center is a 44,000 sq.
ft. indoor facility with attractions such as, 2 LEGO rides, 4D cinema, large soft play area, model builder
academy, earthquake tables, and much more.
With things to do that span all areas of interest, Boston is sure to keep every family busy. Say goodbye to
a chorus of “I’m bored” in this city; the only hard part will be choosing what you want to do next and
figuring out how you can extend your stay.
For more information on all of the great things to see and do in Boston go to www.BostonUSA.com.