New England Aquarium: Boston
The New England Aquarium in Boston is located right on Boston's scenic waterfront. Colorful & educational exhibits feature more than 8,000 aquatic creatures, including the playful penguin pool. Highlights of the Boston... bostoncentral.com
Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area
You don't have to head to the suburbs for a day in nature. Take a short ferry ride to one of Boston's many harbor islands. Enjoy hiking trails, fishing and picnic areas, and lots more. 34 islands make up the cluster of... bostoncentral.com
Franklin Park Zoo
Get Close.Opened in 1912, this 72-acre site nestled in Bostons historic Franklin Park features an array of wildlife from all over the world. Come face-to-face with an African lion in the Kalahari Kingdom, visit Masai... visitnewengland.com
Wompatick State Park
Wompatuck state park is one of the larger parks in Eastern Mass., located about 20 minutes south of Boston. The area is ideal for mountain biking, road riding, camping and hiking. Also, winter offers cross country skiing a... trailpeak.com
Adams Academy Museum - Quincy, Ma
In its two main galleries, the Quincy Historical Society draws on its extensive collection of artifacts, paintings, photos and manuscripts to tell Quincy's exciting story. Quincy enjoys one of the oldest, most diverse, an... waymarking.com
Worlds End Reservation Trail, Hingham, Massachusetts
Worlds End, a figure-eight?shaped peninsula dividing Hingham Harbor and the Weir River, is well known for its spectacular topography and landscaping. Families have enjoyed hiking its tree-lined gravel roads and admiring its d... trails.com
Boston African-american National Historic Site
Located in the heart of Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood, the site includes 15 pre-Civil War structures relating to the history of Boston's 19th century African-American community, including: the African Meeting House, t... museumland.net
Boston National Historical Park
Discover the revolutionary generation of Bostonians who blazed a trail from colonialism to independence. Boston National Historical Park is an association of sites that together give the visitor a coherent view of the cit... museumland.net
Boston Common
The Common an Historic Overview In 1634, only four years after John Winthrop and the Puritans of the Massachusetts Bay Colony settled the Shawmut Peninsula and created the town of Boston, these colonists bought a 48-acre tract ... hmdb.org
Castle Island
Castle Island is a unique 22 acre park that goes along Dorchester Bay. Not exactly rugged singletrack or challenging hiking, but the long walking/biking trail snakes around Castle Island is a beautiful, serene trip that is... trailpeak.com
Revere Beach
Revere Beach in Revere, Massachusetts, was one of the intital components of the country's first regional landscape system, the Boston Metropolitan Park System. Designed by one of America's pioneer landscape architects, Charles El... cr.nps
Nantasket Beach Reservation
- * Information Provided By Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation * Open year-round, dawn to dusk. Lifeguards on duty from late June to early September. Nantasket Beach has been a popular summer destinati... wildernet.com
Boston Yacht Haven
Welcome to Boston Yacht Haven, Bostons newest and most luxurious marina complex on Commercial Wharf in downtown Boston Massachusetts. Boston Yacht Haven offers mega-yacht accommodations in a exclusive 75 slip marina and ... landbigfish.com
Appalachian Mountain Club Outdoor Activities
AMC trips and facilities are a wonderful way to introduce your kids to the outdoors. The Appalachian Mountain Club is the nation's oldest outdoor recreation and conservation organization. Local AMC chapters sponsor tho... bostoncentral.com
Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park
A short walk from the North End along Bostons waterfront is this large park which includes a delightful playground. There is plenty of climbing activities to challenge your child, including the crows nest. (This may be... bostoncentral.com
Boston Paintball
Since 1992 Boston Paintball has been bringing this exciting high-energy recreation sport to natives and tourists alike. This Boston paintball center caters to paintball players of all skill levels from complete beginners... ettractions.com
Boston Public Library
The Boston Public Library, established in 1848, was the first publicly supported municipal library in America, and the first public library to allow people to borrow books and materials, a truly revolutionary concept at t... museumland.net
Constitution Marina
Constitution is uniquely positioned in downtown Boston on the historic Freedom Trail-within easy walking distance to all of Boston's attractions. The marina recently added a large deck and pool for the convenience of our... landbigfish.com