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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Cape Cod Museum of Natural History ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
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2. Real Pirates Salem ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Real Pirates Salem
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3. Berkshire Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Berkshire Museum
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4. Boston Duck Tours

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Boston Duck Tours
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5. Cape Cod Children’s Museum

Category: Kids & Family
Cape Cod Children’s Museum
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6. Eco Tarium

Eco Tarium
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7. Kidspace at Mass MoCa

Kidspace at Mass MoCa
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8. Animal Adventures Family Zoo and Rescue Center

Category: Kids & Family
Animal Adventures Family Zoo and Rescue Center
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9. Berkshire Scenic Railway and Museum

Category: Kids & Family
Berkshire Scenic Railway and Museum
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10. Boston Children’s Museum

Category: Kids & Family
Boston Children’s Museum
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11. Boston Pizza Tours

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Boston Pizza Tours
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12. Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum
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13. Buttonwood Park Zoo

Category: Kids & Family
Buttonwood Park Zoo
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14. The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art

Category: Museums & Culture
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
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15. Lupa Zoo

Category: Kids & Family
Lupa Zoo
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16. Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary

Category: Activities
Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary
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17. New England Aquarium

Category: Attractions
New England Aquarium
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18. Boston National Historic Park

Category: Activities
Boston National Historic Park
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Massachusetts boasts an incredible array of attractions for visitors of all ages. The New England Aquarium and the Boston Children’s Museum are always family favorites, but there are plenty of lesser-known attractions. If your kids are interested in history, visit the many historic sites in Plymouth or Boston, or participate in an interactive learning experience at the New England Pirate Museum or the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum.

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