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Animagic: Museum of Animation, Special Effects and Art
The Berkshires, Massachusetts
Academy Award winner Eugene Mamut won his technical Oscar for creating a special-effects gizmo; he now lives in Lee, where he helps kids launch their own movie careers....
Art Museum
Special Collection
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
Cape Cod Children's Museum
Cape Cod, Massachusetts
This isn't your typical museum -- it's an interactive adventure where your children can climb, make believe, and touch to their heart's content. This large space contains a life-size, bi...
Children's Museum
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
Berkshire Museum
The Berkshires, Massachusetts
Kids love the "magic" entryway (doors open outward by themselves) and just about everything else at this landmark science-meets-history-meets-art kids' museum. Surprises are everywhere....
Art Museum
History Museum
Science & Nature Museum
Special Collection
Historical Landmark
Pirate Adventures on the Sea Gypsy
Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Ahoy! If your younger mateys dress up like pirates and play with a pirate ship in the tub, wait until they become part of a pirate ship crew. Once aboard...
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
Polly Hill Arboretum
Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts
Horticultral and educational center open year-round and featuring seasonal plants like the North Tisbury azaleas and witch hazels in warm weather and winter evergreens...
Nature Center
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
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