Things to Do in Boston, Massachusetts
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The Mapparium
Boston, Massachusetts
You won't find anything like this anywhere else in the world. The Mapparium is a stained- glass globe that visitors actually walk in to. A guide leads you inside, closes...
History Museum
Special Collection
Historical Landmark
New England Aquarium
Boston, Massachusetts
Right on the water, with the salty smell of the ocean all around it, the New England Aquarium is a spectacular place. The main attraction is the enormous ocean tank...
Aquarium
Whale Watching
Boat Ride
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
New England Holocaust Memorial
Boston, Massachusetts
Pay tribute to those who lost their lives and reflect on the freedoms we enjoy. The dramatic memorial to the six million Jews who died...
Historical Landmark
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
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
Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park
Boston, Massachusetts
This friendly neighborhood park, where you're more likely to find locals than tourists, is located behind the New England Aquarium in the North End. In addition to an elaborate play...
Scenic Landmark
Park
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
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
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