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
Middlesex Fells
For many years Middlesex Fells has been a very popular spot for Boston area mountain bikers and hikers. "The Fells" is just 7 miles north of downtown Boston and offers exceptional trails. Mountain biking is allowed at the ... trailpeak.com
Lynn Woods
Lynn Woods Reservation is the second largest municipal park in the greater Boston area. This 2,200 acre forest reserve consists of ponds, wetlands, streams, deciduous/evergreen forest and rocky ledge. The ponds provide... bostoncentral.com
Horn Pond
This 102 acre raised natural great pond is located a half-mile south of Woburn Center. Maximum depth is 40 feet; average depth 10 feet. Transparency (in summer at least) is only fair at six feet. Aquatic vegetation is scan... anglerweb.com
Boston Rock Gym
The Boston Rock Gym provides a safe, challenging and fun environment for any climbing enthusiast. People of all ages, and all climbing abilities come to the Boston Rock Gym to test their skill on a multitude of walls. ... bostoncentral.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
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
Longfellow House
When your family steps into the home of American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and you'll discover many famous faces from history. Longfellow was one of the first American celebrities, made famous by his lyrical and melodic sty... go.com
Salem Willows Park
At the tip of land that juts into Salem Bay is Salem Willows Park, a wonderful destination for an afternoon of picnicking and outdoor activities. Enjoy beautiful shaded seaside grounds, scenic ocean views, public pier ... bostoncentral.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
Lake Quannapowitt
This fertile, 254-acre pond, also known as Quannapowitt Reservoir, is located less than a quarter mile from Route 128 in Wakefield. Maximum depth is only 11 feet; average depth is six feet. The bottom is composed of gravel... anglerweb.com