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1. Boston Children’s Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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2. Museum of Science, Boston ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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3. The New England Aquarium

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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4. Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Quincy Market

Category: Shopping & Stuff
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5. USS Constitution Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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6. Boston’s Freedom Trail, Boston

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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7. The Harvard Museum of Natural History

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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8. Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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9. Franklin Park Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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10. The Liberty Fleet of Tall Ships - Boston Harbor Tall Ship Sailing

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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11. Flour Bakery and Cafe, Boston

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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12. The Swan Boats of Boston

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13. Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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14. Puppet Showplace Theater

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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15. Boston Public Library

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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16. The Mapparium

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17. Coit Observatory

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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18. Paul Revere House

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19. Red Sox and Fenway Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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20. Boston Duck Tours

Tours in the Area
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21. Bruins Hockey

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22. Skywalk Observatory

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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23. Boston Harbor Cruises

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Boston is one of America’s oldest cities and is famous for the key role it played in the American Revolution. It is an exciting destination for families and offers many interesting and educational attractions for children, as well as unique parks for outdoor fun.

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