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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

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

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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2. Real Pirates Salem ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Berkshire Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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4. Boston Duck Tours

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5. Cape Cod Children’s Museum

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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6. Eco Tarium

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7. Kidspace at Mass MoCa

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8. Animal Adventures Family Zoo and Rescue Center

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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9. Berkshire Scenic Railway and Museum

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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10. Boston Children’s Museum

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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11. Boston Pizza Tours

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12. Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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13. Buttonwood Park Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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14. The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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15. Lupa Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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16. Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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17. New England Aquarium

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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18. Boston National Historic Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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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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