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Plan Your Boston Holiday: Best of Boston

About Boston
In Boston, you can bump into American history any time you step out the door. Walk the city’s brick-lined Freedom Trail to see historic sites that teleport you back to the Revolutionary War. But Boston is hardly frozen in the past. Every neighbourhood has its own vibrant, thriving scene. Spend an afternoon in the North End, taste-testing cannoli from Italian-American bakeries. Or people-watch from a bench in Boston Common, which locals treat as an extension of their living room. It’s worth taking the T out to neighbouring Cambridge or Sommerville, especially during charming local festivals like What the Fluff, a festival dedicated to—what else?—marshmallow fluff. Another outing that’s a real classic—Fenway Park. Watching a Red Sox game from the bleachers is a Boston rite of passage.

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Essential Boston

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Boston With the Whole Fam

For a big city, Boston has major kid-appeal. First there's the magic of Fenway, then there's the "oversized playground" vibe of Boston Common. And don't even get me started on the city's famed cannoli. Here's a roundup of sights and attractions that appeal to kids of all ages.
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  • New England Aquarium
    5,830
    Penguins! Seals! Balloonfish! This aquarium has it all. You could easily spend a full day here, just bobbing around among the tanks and pools spotting your favorite critters.
  • Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
    6,859
    Sneak in another teachable moment by taking the kids to see this vessel and museum. Kids will appreciate touring an 18th-century ship (shiver-me-timbers!) and adults can dive into the Revolutionary history documented here—or take a breather in the tea room.
  • The Mapparium
    934
    What kid doesn't want to step into a giant globe and go exploring? The Mapparium offers exactly that.
  • Boston Children's Museum
    994
    No family trip would be complete without hitting the Boston Children's Museum, a wonderland with playspaces, an art studio, a maze, a nature walk, and more. This is the perfect spot to hold up during a rainy day.
  • Boston Duck Tours
    7,948
    Ducks on parade! These Duck Tours are operated by a fleet of land/water hybrid vehicles that can give you a great overview of the city and its landmarks. Plus, they're super fun to ride in.
  • J.P. Licks
    136
    I scream, you scream, we all scream for J.P. Licks! This is kid-pleasing ice cream in oodles of flavors.
  • Fenway Park
    17,405
    Come here to root for the home team or just take a tour and soak up that Big League energy.
  • Modern Pastry Shop
    2,249
    The biggest debate in Boston is who makes the best cannoli. Some swear by Mike's but my vote goes to Modern. Feel free to taste-test both!
  • Freedom Trail
    17,823
    Sneaking in a little history lesson while sightseeing is what Boston is all about! Set off on the Freedom Trail and you'll cover several Revolutionary sights in the space of an afternoon.
  • Swan Boats
    281
    A Boston rite of passage, the swan boats delight children and adults alike as they glide across the pond.
  • Boston Common
    6,522
    Boston Common and the neighboring Boston Public Garden is a great place to let kids work out all their wiggles among some of the prettiest turf the city can offer.
  • Make Way for Ducklings Statues
    78
    Kick off your trip with a visit to this iconic duckling statue. Locals will often dress these ducks up in themed clothes, so you might see them decked out in tiny sports jerseys.

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