Submitted by Tthelaundryman t3_yfocir in boston
Title says most of it. I will be traveling with my wife and small children. Thanks for any advice!
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Tthelaundryman OP t1_iu4jif6 wrote
Dang thanks. I saw the automod comment and just went oh cool, my post didn’t get deleted!
sarcasticlhath t1_iu4dqaw wrote
Probably with your wife and kids.
Tthelaundryman OP t1_iu4qp21 wrote
lol you got me there
huron9000 t1_iu5dcmr wrote
Someone said freedom trail. I feel like the history aspect of this will bore most kids. Maybe just sell it as an urban hike…
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Pinwurm t1_iu509c1 wrote
With children, I always recommend stuff like the New England Aquarium or Boston Children’s Museum (pending on age). The Museum of Science is pretty cool too - they have a fun tesla-coil show. Depending on weather, Franklin Park Zoo may be an option.
Blue Man Group has a residency in Boston at the Charles Playhouse. I don’t know what their season schedule is, but it may be worth googling.
Right now is hockey season and basketball season. I would check availability for Bruins and/or Celtics tickets at TD Garden.
You can do something a little bit more high culture, check if there’s any performance is going on with Boston Symphony Orchestra or spend a few hours at the Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) or Museum of Fine Arts (MFA).
As always, you can do the basic touristy stuff like walk The Freedom Trail, check out various parks such as the Charles River Esplanade, eat dinner the North End, etc.
Tthelaundryman OP t1_iu56je8 wrote
This is great. Thanks for all the info! Any seafood restaurants you would recommend? Not necessarily touristy places just something local that you like? Usually on vacation I try to get to know people working in the hotel I’m at for info like this but I’m not going to have that kind of time for this pit stop
MyRespectableAlt t1_iu4epfx wrote
Science Museum is ok if the kids are school-aged
Tthelaundryman OP t1_iu4gjt3 wrote
They’re 3 and 5 a little young to truly appreciate it but still amused by rockets and such. Thanks!
Grumpfishdaddy t1_iu7n8w0 wrote
The children’s museum was pretty nice when I was there like 7 years ago. What time of year are you heading down. What do your kids like to do?
StuckinSuFu t1_iu4ji4k wrote
Youll get great quality time with the family stuck in traffic or on a broken train.
Tthelaundryman OP t1_iu4jmyi wrote
Lol perfect just what we need!
RogueInteger t1_iu4dv2h wrote
Read the sidebar the mod linked. If you have young kids mixing in children's museum and aquarium are great. If they're older Freedom Trail.