Family-Friendly Attractions In Boston
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
★4.5 (45127)Shopping center with many stores & restaurants comprising 3 historic market buildings & a promenade.
Boston, MA 02109, United States
Boston Common
★4.7 (35472)Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution. · Dogs allowed
139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111, United States
New England Aquarium
★4.4 (24683)₹₹A giant glass tank spiraled by a multilevel walkway is the main draw at this waterfront attraction.
1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, United States
Museum of Science
★4.7 (21010)Venerable institution with interactive exhibits, dome-shaped IMAX/3-D film theater & a planetarium.
1 Science Pk, Boston, MA 02114, United States
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
★4.8 (17142)Neoclassical & modern wings house a vast collection from ancient Egyptian to contemporary American.
465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, United States
Boston National Historical Park- Charlestown Navy Yard
★4.7 (10742)The 43-acre park with 2 visitor centers offers ranger-guided tours & talks about the city's history.
Building 5, Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, MA 02109, United States
Harvard Square
★4.5 (9623)Home to America's oldest university, this iconic area offers shops, eateries & theaters.
Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138, United States
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
★4.7 (9065)₹₹Evocative of a 15th-century Venetian palace, this museum houses a world-class art collection.
25 Evans Way, Boston, MA 02115, United States
Franklin Park Zoo
★4.4 (8422)This park, part of the Emerald Necklace of green spaces, includes a zoo, golf course & arboretum.
1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121, United States
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
★4.6 (7664)Floating history museum with live reenactments, multimedia exhibits & a tearoom.
306 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210, United States
USS Constitution Museum
★4.7 (7519)Interactive museum near the 1797 wooden frigate made famous as "Old Ironsides" in the War of 1812.
Building 22, Charlestown Navy Yard, Charlestown, MA 02129, United States
Bunker Hill Monument
★4.6 (6387)Marking the Battle of Bunker Hill, this 221-ft. granite obelisk features 294 steps & scenic views.
Monument Sq, Charlestown, MA 02129, United States
Franklin Park
★4.5 (5889)This large natural area with fields, wetlands & ponds offers a zoo, golf course & sports courts. · Dogs allowed
1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121, United States
Boston Children's Museum
★4.7 (5871)Fun, hands-on educational exhibits aimed at kids 11 & under, plus a play space for toddlers.
308 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210, United States
Castle Island
★4.7 (5797)Site of Fort Independence (open in the summer), with beach, picnic & jogging areas. · Dogs allowed
2010 William J Day Blvd, Boston, MA 02127, United States
The Harvard Museum of Natural History
★4.7 (4625)Extensive natural-science collections, including animals, minerals & the famous Glass Flowers.
26 Oxford St, Cambridge, MA 02138, United States
Charles River Esplanade
★4.8 (4310)This green space along the river offers a walking/jogging path, various events & views of the city. · Dogs allowed
Storrow Dr, Boston, MA 02116, United States
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
★4.8 (4175)Harvard University's free outdoor tree & plant museum also offers walking tours & family activities. · Dogs allowed
125 Arborway, Boston, MA 02130, United States
The Paul Revere House
★4.4 (4155)Revere's legendary ride began at this restored Colonial-era home, which includes family furnishings.
19 N Square, Boston, MA 02113, United States
Institute of Contemporary Art
★4.4 (4024)₹₹Striking contemporary art & performance space with glass-filled walls overlooking the Harbor.
25 Harbor Shore Dr, Boston, MA 02210, United States
Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park
★4.7 (3797)This popular city park featuring a play area, gardens & views of the water hosts many events. · Dogs allowed
100 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110, United States
LEGO Discovery Center Boston
★4.0 (2903)Family entertainment center featuring toy displays, rides & 4D films, plus a gift shop.
598 Assembly Row, Somerville, MA 02145, United States
WNDR Museum
★4.7 (2902)500 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111, United States
the Lawn on D
★4.4 (2298)Grassy outdoor space featuring seasonal live music, lawn games & other events, plus concessions. · Dine-in · Takeaway · Delivery
420 D St, Boston, MA 02210, United States
Old State House
★4.6 (1967)The original seat of colonial government & later state capitol, today housing historical exhibits.
206 Washington St, Boston, MA 02109, United States
Norman B. Leventhal Park
★4.7 (1669)Pleasant city-center park with a garden trellis & walk-through sculptural fountain. · Dogs allowed
130 Congress St, Boston, MA 02110, United States
Boston Common Frog Pond
★4.6 (1622)A spray pool in summer & outdoor ice-skating rink in winter, with a snack bar & carousel.
38 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Boston Harbor Islands National & State Park
★4.7 (1470)Sizable park featuring a Civil War-era fort, hiking trails, picnicking areas, fishing & more. · Dogs allowed
191w Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02109, United States
Boston Massacre Site
★4.6 (1437)Cobblestone ring marking the site of the 1770 civilian massacre & Revolutionary War precursor.
Corner of State and, Congress St, Boston, MA 02109, United States
Fort Independence
★4.6 (1118)Mid-1800s granite fort used as an armory during several wars, with cannons & Boston Harbor views.
2010 William J Day Blvd, Boston, MA 02127, United States
Rose Kennedy Greenway
★4.6 (1031)Bustling urban park providing open lawns, benches, fountains & paved pathways amid waterfront views. · Dogs allowed
Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02109, United States
Back Bay Fens
★4.5 (988)This large greenspace has multiple gardens, playgrounds, ball fields & memorials, plus picnic areas. · Dogs allowed
100 Park Dr, Boston, MA 02215, United States
Fan Pier Park
★4.8 (978)Manicured & landscaped walk on the marina with grassy seating areas, benches, tables & fire pits. · Dogs allowed
1 Courthouse Way, Boston, MA 02210, United States
View Boston
★4.7 (954)800 Boylston St Floor 52, Boston, MA 02199, United States
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
★4.7 (894)₹President Kennedy exhibits, videos & research collections in a striking I.M. Pei–designed building.
Columbia Point, Boston, MA 02125, United States
Old South Meeting House
★4.6 (746)National Historic Landmark & original site of the Boston Tea Party, reenacted here each December 16.
310 Washington St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Peters Park
★4.4 (429)Park with a kid's play area, gardens & an off leash dog run, plus courts for tennis & basketball. · Dogs allowed
230 Shawmut Ave, Boston, MA 02118, United States
James P. Kelleher Rose Garden
★4.5 (376)Small, charming garden with a variety of rose bushes, plus statues, a fountain & arched trellises. · Dogs allowed
73 Park Dr, Boston, MA 02215, United States
Museum of African American History
★4.5 (375)Rotating & permanent exhibits on local African-American history displayed in an 1835 schoolhouse.
46 Joy St, Boston, MA 02114, United States
The Greenway Carousel
★4.6 (350)Carousel in the Rose Kennedy Greenway with 36 seats designed after animals native to Massachusetts.
191 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02111, United States
Boston Irish Famine Memorial
★4.5 (334)Snug park along the Freedom Trail commemorating the 1845 Irish potato famine with statues & plaques.
Boston, MA 02108, United States
City Square Park
★4.7 (239)Elegant, 1-acre park featuring landscaped paths, lawns, sculptures & fountains, plus city views. · Dogs allowed
Freedom Trl, Boston, MA 02129, United States
The Fenway Garden Society
★4.6 (230)This literal WWII victory garden from 1942 is now made up of 7.5 acres of produce & flowers. · Dogs allowed
1200 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02215, United States
Boston Waterfront
★4.9 (198)1 Marina Park Drive, Boston, MA 02210, United States
Fort Warren
★4.6 (192)Army stronghold built for harbor defense in the 19th century, now a museum with antique weapons.
Boston, MA, United States
Martin's Park
★4.8 (191)64 Sleeper St, Boston, MA 02210, United States
Armenian Heritage Park
★4.7 (156)City park honoring the immigrant experience with a labyrinth & an abstract sculpture. · Dogs allowed
Atlantic Ave &, Mercantile St, Boston, MA 02110, United States
Childrens Wharf Harborwalk
★4.8 (119)This channel-side park with tables features a giant Hood milk bottle & views of the Tea Party Ship.
308 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210, United States
South Boston Maritime Park
★4.6 (114)Landscaped park in sight of water, with a fountain, shaded lawn, public art & seasonal daytime cafe.
600 D St, Boston, MA 02210, United States
Ramler Park
★4.7 (108)Small city sanctuary filled with flowering trees designed to attract migrating birds. · Dogs allowed
130 Peterborough St, Boston, MA 02215, United States