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Erica
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kids in Boston?
We are spending 2 nights (1.5 days) in Boston before venturing on to Maine.
My kids are 8, 6 and almost 2. We will do the Children's Museum.
What else? I want to walk part of the Freedom Trail (from Boston Common to Paul Revere's house) and they Fanueil Hall, but I don't think that will take the whole day?
any suggestions?
(We are planning on staying at a hotel near Boston Commons)
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JennP
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Re: kids in Boston?
New England Aquarium is really impressive. Maybe about a 10-15 minute walk from Faneuil Hall. I would just check because last year it was undergoing renovations and the big tank in the middle - which is a big attraction - was closed. Even with the closures it could still be worth it, depending on your kids.
The Commons also has some kind of boat attraction. We were going to do them when I went with my mom and DS last year but it was raining.
If you go to Harvard Square there is a Curious George store there. (Your boys might be too big for that though.) There's also a ton of shops and restaurants nearby, and it's a nice area to walk around in. There was a fantastic coffee shop that I wish I remembered the name of.
The historical part of Faneuil Hall is very interesting - and I believe it's free too - but the shops and restaurant part is soooo crowded and touristy. If I had to name the worst tourist trap I've ever been to that might be it. There is no place to sit in the food court and it is just wall to wall people. After walking through a small portion of it I was ready to flee. I wouldn't spend too much time there with 3 kids.
HTH. I love Boston!
Message edited 7/7/2013 8:16:52 PM.
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snowprincess
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kids in Boston?
you can take a boat tour to one of the islands
you can take a ferry up to salem
I love the street performers in fenuil hall
the duck tours are lots of fun - you can grab one from the science museum or ptrudential center
the science museum would be nice for your older - they have an imax theater there too
the swan boats are in the public garden - they are a large paddle boat - if you read the book make way for the ducklings - there is a statue for them
the frog pond in boston common is like a 1 foot pool with a sprinkler and there is a playground right there
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| Posted 7/7/13 10:04 PM |
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Erica
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Re: kids in Boston?
thank you! I was thinking about Harvard. My oldest has been really interested in the whole college idea lately...he might like to see it.
any restaurant suggestions? breakfast gems as well?
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Re: kids in Boston?
We went whale watching in Boston and it was amazing! We saw so many whales up close, your kids would probably love it.
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| Posted 7/8/13 9:35 PM |
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Re: kids in Boston?
Posted by charon54
We went whale watching in Boston and it was amazing! We saw so many whales up close, your kids would probably love it.
yes - we are heading up to Maine after - and will do whale watching there (and Puffins!)- very excited!
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| Posted 7/9/13 9:28 AM |
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JennP
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Re: kids in Boston?
Ok, figured it out via Google -
Crema Cafe in Cambridge was the coffee shop I referred to - yum!
http://www.cremacambridge.com/
Lucia's on Hanover street in the North End was great too.
http://www.luciaboston.com/
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Bridex100
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Re: kids in Boston?
DH and I met and lived in Boston for many years. Love it up there. We are going next week.
My list includes:
Boston Children's Museum
Museum of Science
Quincy Market
Copley Square
Harvard Square
Porter Square
I look forward to just taking a stroller walk along the Charles River. Will bring back lots of memories from college and grad school.
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Erica
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Re: kids in Boston?
Thanks Jenn...We are going to cambridge, so maybe we'll make it over there for bfast
Bride - how did it go? Let me know what worked and didn't for you. Where did you stay...we are staying at the Longwharf
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Bridex100
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Re: kids in Boston?
Posted by Erica
Thanks Jenn...We are going to cambridge, so maybe we'll make it over there for bfast
Bride - how did it go? Let me know what worked and didn't for you. Where did you stay...we are staying at the Longwharf
We are actually going next week and staying at the IL's house. Wish we could get a hotel but DH says MIL will be insulted. Unlike how I like my itinerary down, DH likes to wing it. We are hanging out with his family and friends so we have no concrete plans. It is what it is.
We may check out the Aquarium and Fanueil Hall and skip the Children's Museum in Boston.
Haven't been up to Boston since DS#2 was born. Hoping it isn't as hot next week as it is this week.
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Re: kids in Boston?
Posted by Erica
Thanks Jenn...We are going to cambridge, so maybe we'll make it over there for bfast
Bride - how did it go? Let me know what worked and didn't for you. Where did you stay...we are staying at the Longwharf
I have stayed there. THere is a nice family bar/restaurant right there called Joe's American Grill. Great food! Longwharf is a great place to stay with kids. Walk to the carousel, Fanueil hall, Quincy market, Aquarium, Duck Tour, an ice cream shop, etc. Great location! Oh and the hotel had a decent pool inside also.
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shadows
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kids in Boston?
The duck tours are supposed to be really great, i'd try that. I believe you need reservations in advance.
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The duck tours are supposed to be really great, i'd try that. I believe you need reservations in advance.
I have done it. It's fun. You can usually buy tickets that day for later in the day. Ask when you get there how likely it is to sell out.
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SecretTTCer
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Re: kids in Boston?
The Harvard Natural History Museum is awesome. I also highly recommend the restaurant City Landing by the waterfront. The food was amazing and they had the best children's menu I have ever seen.
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MarisaK
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fenway is always fun !!
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