Things to Do in Boston, Massachusetts
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Swan Boats of Boston
Boston, Massachusetts
As classic to Boston as baked beans, the Swan Boats are an absolute must in your family's itinerary. Eighteen people can go in one boat, which is paddled slowly by...
Boat Tour
Boat Ride
Longfellow House
Boston, Massachusetts
When your family steps into the home of American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and you'll discover many famous faces from history....
Historical Landmark
History Museum
Boston Children's Museum
Boston, Massachusetts
One of the best children's museums in the world, this a must-see if you're bringing little ones to Boston. There are three floors of unadulterated fun to be had...
Children's Museum
Special Collection
Theater
Boston Duck Tours
Boston, Massachusetts
Step aboard one of the most fun tours Boston has to offer—a ride around the historic sites and into the Charles River in a "duck," a WWI amphibious vehicle that can drive at highway speeds and also swim in the water....
Boat Tour
Boston Harbor Cruises
Boston, Massachusetts
Let New England's most established cruise guides show you Boston from the water. Spot water spouts on a whale watch, see the harbor at sunset...
Boat Tour
Boat Ride
The Freedom Trail
Boston, Massachusetts
One of the most historic strolls you can take in the U.S., the Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile red-brick walking tour that takes...
Sightseeing Tour
Historical Landmark
5W!TS
Boston, Massachusetts
Be the star of a high-stakes adventure at 5W!TS in downtown Boston. 5W!TS rotates a number of themed adventures, including the recent...
Arcade / Game Room
Arnold Arboretum
Boston, Massachusetts
Roam acres of gorgeous grounds rich with local flora and fauna. Take a docent-led tour or have a lazy picnic on the lawn...
Garden
Newbury Street
Back Bay / Fenway
Gourmet bistros, designer boutiques, and funky art galleries and gift shops line the cobblestone streets of Boston's poshest shopping district. It stretches eight blocks, between...
Restaurant
Neighborhood
The North End
Boston, Massachusetts
Boston's version of Little Italy, the North End bustles with locals and tourists sampling cozy family restaurants, fudge from the pastry shops, and gelato at...
Neighborhood
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