Things to Do in Boston, Massachusetts With Kids
- There are many sights to see in Boston.Boston image by Alessandro Lai from Fotolia.com
There are many different things to do with kids in Boston, Massachussetts. Boston offers activities for the sports fan, the child who is interested in history, and kids who just need a little time outside to burn some energy. Boston is one of the great and important cities in the United States, and there are many activities there that are great for adults and children alike. - Visit Faneuil Hall for entertainment, souvenir-shopping, and great food.Boston image by Alessandro Lai from Fotolia.com
Faneuil Hall is one of the most famous spots in Boston. Visitors can watch performances, grab just about any type of food imaginable, and can even just sit and watch people. Kids can enjoy seeing different street performers make balloon figures, perform magic or dance. Plenty of souvenirs are on sale, and the food is all delicious---from pizza to Thai food to snacks, there are choices for nearly any taste. Surveying all the different options is fun in itself, if not too overwhelming. Visiting Faneuil Hall is free, and an individual meal can range from about $5-10.
Faneuil Hall
1 Faneuil Hall Square
Boston, MA 02109
(617) 242-5675
faneuilhallmarketplace.com - Take the kids to a baseball game at Fenway Park.baseball in glove image by leafy from Fotolia.com
Fenway Park is one of the most iconic baseball fields in the U.S. Baseball has been played there for almost a century. Kids can enjoy the atmosphere and how close they feel to the game. Tickets can be expensive, and are often limited, so don't expect to buy tickets on game day, unless it is from a scalper (which is illegal but often overlooked by police, according to The Boston Globe). An individual ticket will be $30 and up---food and drinks will lighten the wallet a bit, but will also be worthwhile.
Fenway Park
4 Yawkey Way
Boston, MA 02215-3409
(617) 226-6666
redsox.com - Walking on the Freedom Trailsam adams image by Stephen Orsillo from Fotolia.com
Many significant events in the history of the United States have occurred in Boston, from the Boston Tea Party to the midnight ride of Paul Revere. Taking a walk on the Freedom Trail will bring the words and pictures in history books to life. There are 16 official sites along the 2.5 mile Freedom Trail, all of which offer a different story in the timeline of the founding and development of the United States. Kids can learn about Benjamin Franklin, and can run around in Boston Common, America's oldest public park. Tours are available for the entire trail and they depart throughout the day. The best part of all is it is all free, and can be customized based on the interests and energy levels of you and your kids.
Freedom Trail
15 State Street
Boston, MA 02109
(617) 242-5642
thefreedomtrail.org
