Boston next week
 

Headed to Boston with the family next week for my Uncles 80th ... arrive dinner time on the 7th, leave mid morning hte 11th

Aside from getting wtih Shaun and visitation rights to the M491 :D , the only thing I have planned is the Aquarium.

Anything else kid friendly (almost 4, 10, and 14) that you recommend? Not much on the historical stuff, we do love museums and science/learning stuff...

Thought this was about the band, Boston. Saw them a couple months ago at the first show of their tour in Hollywood, FL. They were friggin GREAT! Awesome, classic guitar tones, flawless vocals (especially from the Home Depot lead singer) and a ton of energy. My only complaint was that they played EVERY hit except, "Hitch A Ride". If they come to your town......GO SEE THEM!

As far as your trip, I'm sorry but I have nothing to offer.

Kid-friendly stuff:

Museum of Science--great for kids.
The touristy stuff by Faneuil Hall/Haymarket. There are always street performers and big crowds on the weekends. I'd recommend the chocolate chip cookies at the Boston Chipyard and a slice of pizza at this hole-in-the-wall place called Haymarket Pizza.
The Commons/Public Gardens/the Duck Pond (did you ever read the children's book Make Way for Ducklings?).
A Duck Tour.
There's a water taxi that runs from around the Aquarium over to the airport and back.
Riding the T (subway).
Tour of the USS Constitution.
MFA (Museum of Fine Arts) over by the Fen. And if you're over there, there's the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum close by, too. Maybe not as great for kids, but it's beautiful; it's incredible to think that (wealthy) people lived in places like this, and there's an interesting story of art theft from the museum, too.
Sox game. I'm not a baseball fan, but it's always a treat to watch a game at Fenway.

I'll actually be arriving in Boston the same date, but heading down to the Cape. Boston is one of the great American cities for a summertime visit, IMO.

I would concur to what Noah covered all good points. If you have time I would also recommend a harbor islands trip to Spectacle or Georges island or a whale watch trip to Stellwagon bank. I was out of the harbor two weeks ago and saw multiple whales feeding and had two come straight out of the water.
New England Aquarium whale watch

Boston Harbor Islands |

I was out in the harbor this am and you wont believe you are so close to a big city


also, Harvard and MIT have great museums. much smaller than the MFA or Science museum but very good

Museums | Harvard University


MIT Museum


good luck and enjoy!

All good suggestions. Enjoy your stay!

USS Constitution. Besides Fenway Park and the Red Sox, the greatest thing in Boston.

Carter

almost forgot about the Larz Anderson automuseum. Depending on your travel plans you may be able to hit a lawn event. the Tutto Ilaniano day is a great event.

Larz Anderson Auto Museum | America's Oldest Car Collection

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