Insider's Guide to Boston for Kids
The Boston Insider knows that kids can have a great time in Boston! Even in this history-laden city loaded with sights and activities for adults, there are a myriad of fun activities for kids. In inclement weather, there are many museum choices. When the weather is nice, take advantage of Boston's many outdoor activities and sightseeing venues. Here are our top picks:
- The Children's Museum (617-426-8855) offers 4 floors for fun, learning and exploration. Kids can see themselves on TV, make giant bubbles, and watch golf balls go crazy because of a thing called gravity.
- If your kids are fascinated by aquatic animals, take them to the New England Aquarium. With more than 70 exhibits from around the globe, a visit there is fun and educational for the whole family. A "Thinking Gallery" with computer games and videos and a 1000-seat floating amphitheater are major features. The Aquarium also offers whale-watching excursions from April to October.
- The Franklin Park Zoo (617-442-2002) is a huge open space offering ample opportunity for picnicking and for young ones to run wild. The Zoo’s 3-acre African Rain Forest, Bird Aviary and Flight Cage, Hooves & Horns, and Children's Zoo will keep a family busy walking around for hours. Free admission on the first Saturday of the month from 10 AM to noon.
- The famous Swan Boats in the Public Garden in downtown Boston are a perennial hit with kids of all ages. Although a short ride, it's cheap and mesmerizing. The Swam Boats glide on a lagoon located within an urban oasis that is the 24-acre Public Garden, America's first public botanical garden.
- Then cross over to the Boston Common, America's oldest public park. The park has a lot to offer, including summer concerts and a state-of-the-art tot lot. It borders on Beacon Street, which offers an opening to the historic neighborhood of Beacon Hill, Tremont Street which is where the downtown shopping district starts, and Boylston Street which leads to pricey shops and exclusive hotels.
- A great place to start or end a sightseeing excursion of Boston is the John Hancock Observatory, located on the 60th floor of John Hancock Tower, the tallest building in Boston. It offers panoramic views of Boston featuring interactive exhibits and kiosks.
- The Skywalk Observatory is another great place for viewing the city; it is on the 50th floor of the Prudential building (which used to be the tallest).
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