by J.C. Weeks

Created on: November 11, 2008   Last Updated: September 09, 2009

Boston is a city that is not only rich in historical treasures with educational experiences but also many fun, kid-friendly attractions for the whole family to enjoy. If you are taking the family to Boston there are some "can't miss" places to take the children.

For educational adventures mixed with fun check out The Freedom Trail. The Freedom trail is a walking trail paved with red bricks where you will see and learn about 16 National Historic sites from the American Revolution. Along this trail you will encounter museums, churches, ships, burying grounds and other fascinating historic places. For more information on the Freedom Trail log onto to www.thefreedomtrail.org or contact The Freedom Trail Foundation at (617)-357-8300.

While still in a historic mindset take the kids to learn about Paul Revere at the Paul Revere House. Your young ones will enjoy hearing the biography of Paul Revere and learning all about his midnight ride and his place in the history of our country. To learn more about this tour, call the office at (617) 523-2338 or visit them on the web at www.paulreverehouse.org.

There are several museums throughout Boston including the Boston Children's Museum. This place is an exciting, interactive, learning center where kids have a blast with hands-on exhibits where they can expand their artistic abilities, learn about air, build and create in the construction zone and much more. This is one place you won't want to miss! Check them out at www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org.
If your family is looking for some serious F-U-N there are lots of things to do in Boston. Six Flags New England theme park offers roller coasters, rides and activities for all ages. It also houses Hurricane Harbor Water Park with wave pools, water slides and the water coaster, Typhoon. For tickets and information call (413)-786-9300 or online go to www.sixflags.com.

TOMB by 5WITS is an exciting adventure for older children. This mind-bending adventure will test your wits as you enter a 3,000 year old tomb with only a flashlight and your wits to guide you. It is a state of the art, interactive adventure that is challenging, fun, educational and enlightening. You can learn more about this at www.5-wits.com.

The New England Aquarium has more than 70 exhibits featuring sharks, eels, barracudas, penguins, reefs and lots of different species of marine life. Your children will be amazed at the wonder of underwater life. The New England Aquarium website is www.newenglandaquarium.org or call (617)-973-5200.

Learn all about animals at the Franklin Park Zoo. The Franklin Park Zoo is 72 acres full of exotic, wild and really cool animals. Your children can stand face to face with a variety of animals and learn about their natural habitats. The Franklin Park Zoo has a website at www.zoonewengland.org or you can contact them at (617)-541-5466.

Of course, while on vacation in Boston, visiting Fenway Park, the home of the Boston Red Sox, is a given. On the Fenway Park Tour you can learn the rich history of baseball, hear of the great players and walk the grounds of Fenway Park. To book a tour, contact Fenway Park at (617)-226-6666
or visit them online at www.redsox.com/tours.

There are so many exciting things to do and see in Boston and we hope you will come and stay long enough to do them all!

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