by Ray Langley

Created on: November 15, 2008   Last Updated: August 29, 2010

The Best Kid-Friendly Attractions in the City of Boston

For family travel there is no better adventure then Boston, Massachusetts. A city steeped in the rich history of the creation of our nation, and probably the most boring subject imaginable to most kids, because they have only read about these places in a text book. Ignite their excitement for history through the family friendly activities that everyone can participate in doing. Here are a few examples:

The Boston Children's Museum is sure to delight and fascinate your child while teaching them through exciting hands on exhibits.

Boston Children's Museum

www.bostonkids.org

300 Congress Street

Boston, Ma

(617)426-6500

Saturday- Thursday 10 am to 5pm

Friday 10-am to 9pm

Adult Admission: $10.00

Senior Admission: $8.00

Children $2-$8.00

For the older children or those in strollers, a historical walking tour of Boston, is an excellent way to learn facts about historical locations, and get some great exercise too. Bring to life the history that they have only read about.

Historical Boston Walking Tours

www.walkingboston.com

(617) 670-1888

Tour begins at Boston Commons

Group Rates/Private tours

Under ten persons in group: $130.00

Ten plus in group:

$13.00 per adult

$10.00 per child under 12.

14 sites visited/ 2 hours

Hosted by guide Ben L. Edwards

Raise the inquisitions of the curious youth with an exciting visit to the Museum of Science, Boston. With an Imax theater, a Planetarium, and a vast selection of ever changing exhibits and shows the Museum of Science Boston makes every visit seem like the first time.

Museum of Science Boston

www.mos.org

1 Science Park

Boston, MA

(617) 723-2500

Saturday to Thursday 9am to 5 pm

Friday 9am to 9pm

Adult Admission: $23.50 to $32.50

Child Admission: $19.50 to $26.50

Senior discount available

The Harvard Cooperative was founded by Harvard students, and has become the anthology of Harvard's history. Open to both students and the public it gives an interesting glimpse into the ivy life. The Harvard Coop for kids is a creative story time and craft time held for toddlers and children up to seven.

Harvard Coop for Kids

1400 Massachusetts Avenue,

Cambridge, MA

(617)499-2000

Tuesday and Saturday 11 am

Toddlers and children under 7

Free

The New England Aquarium is a day trip all on its own, with a variety of shows and activities it is sure to entertain and educate children of all ages. A world class aquarium it is accented with a full schedule of live shows as well as Imax presentations.

New England Aquarium

www.neaq.org

1 Central Wharf,

Boston, MA

(617)973-5200

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Saturday, Sunday and holidays

9am to 6pm

Adult Admission: $19.95

Senior Admission: $17.95

Children under Twelve: $11.95

There is no better adventure then Boston, Massachusetts for family travel. With a wide selection of kid-friendly fun and entertainment it is tough to run out of things for you and your kids to do in Boston. Ignite their excitement for learning through the family friendly activities that everyone can participate in doing. In the end it is easy to see how Boston is always a good choice for kid-friendly fun.

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