what are some good fun things that could be dont there and also some kid things that would be fun to do there? Please help me!
2007-04-26 02:02:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Boston
Luckily for you, most things are very close. You can almost walk to many things!
In Boston, Fanuiel Hall / Quincy Market is a must. It’s a little touristy now, but still a place to revel in history while eating and shopping to your heart’s content.
Freedom Trail as well, except don't walk the whole thing. Just hit some of the highlights. Go to the old North Church, Old South Meetinghouse, Paul Revere’s house, and the nearby Cemetery to see John Hancock and other famous people tombstones.
If you like museums, the MFA (Museum of Fine Arts) is one of my favorite in the world (that and the Musée D'Orsay in Paris). Museum of Science is pretty neat too. Kids'll LOVE the Museum of Science.
If you like Baseball, you might be able to catch a Red Sox game. You can probably get tickets cheap since by then they'll probably be out of the pennant race. ;-) (if they're still playing)
If you like to shop, go to the shops at Prudential Center / Copley Plaza. Also, be sure to walk down nearby Newbury St just for fun and window shop.
Harvard Sq can be entertaining to walk around. Or you can bounce down to MIT and walk those hallways as well. Next to that is the esplanade, where you can walk the Charles River, which is gorgeous in the summer time, walk downtown and grab something to eat near Fanueil hall!
You can also get a day pass for the "T" (subway) and ride all over just for fun!
Another thing the kids'll like are the Duck Tours (boats that also drive on land). It's a bit touristy, but kids usually like it!
If you want to wander outside of Boston (like if you have a car),
There's also
Salem (north of Boston),
Bunker Hill memorial in Charlestown (and you can climb it)
Old Ironsides (USS Constitution) in Charlestown,
Lexington and Concord (where it all started) out Route 2 (about 30-40 min away).
Be sure to have a meal at a restaurant in Boston’s famous Italian North End.
Enjoy the seafood too! For affordable seafood, No Name's is the place to go. Outside of that, you could do the old reliable Durgin Park @ Quincy Market.
As you might be able to tell, Boston's one of my favorite cities. Hope you have a fantastic time!
2007-04-26 06:01:30 · answer #1 · answered by Yada Yada Yada 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hiking is really good, in New Hampshire, and in Vermont, looking at the leaves.
Downtown Boston is good, the North End is the Italian section and the restaurants there are some of the best I've been to.
The Freedom trail is a walking historical trail around Boston which is very good if you like history and want to see the whole city. It is long though.
Fanuel Hall is a nice area to walk around, with alot of food and stores, kids might enjoy that.
2007-04-26 09:13:58 · answer #2 · answered by Steve 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're in boston then the Museum of Science is fun for the kids.
2007-04-27 09:30:54 · answer #3 · answered by TGBoston 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is a great way to see boston:
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2007-04-26 09:17:37 · answer #4 · answered by Eric T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fanuiel Hall is always fun for adults and kids. Also the museums are always fun too. Have Fun!
2007-04-27 21:13:41 · answer #5 · answered by Courtney 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are planning on a fall trip to anywhere in New England, check the the state's department of tourism for the peak foliage time. If you are planning on coming during that time I highly recommend having reservations. Most hotels especailly in NH, VT and Me, are booked up in advance, and getting a room is close to impossible.
2007-04-26 17:27:31 · answer #6 · answered by alanpks4 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋