Be sure to check out the renowned Mapparium! This stained glass globe at the Mary Baker Eddy Library will fascinate anyone with an interest in geography, in addition to just being generally cool. Read more.
Don’t miss the renovated Giant Ocean Tank. They’ve got all kinds of marine flora and fauna to see, including Myrtle the Green Sea Turtle, who’s lived there since 1970. Read more.
Visit the USS Constitution and its museum. It’s the oldest commissioned warship still afloat in the world, and it’s worth a visit. Read more.
Equally famous for its history and sassy waitresses, this restaurant offers service not with a smile but with a serving of history along with your awesome, traditional comfort food.
Take in a game at this legendary field or take one of the hourly tours (top of each hour from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.). Read more.
One of a few restaurants on the list, Fire & Ice is a Mongolian Grill that’s quite experiential. It’s all-you-can-eat, so your dining dollars will stretch (along with your waistline). Read more.
The 2½-mile walking route begins at Boston Common. There are the expected museums — Paul Revere’s house, for example. Read more.
This restaurant is famous for its kid-friendly atmosphere. If you worry about dining with kids, this is the place for you. They’ve got sippy cups, toys and a play place. Ahhhh, heaven. Read more.
All presidential libraries are fascinating, and this one is assuredly no exception. If Read more.
No, really. You’ll find loads more activities than you would ever expect. What might not surprise you is the price: it’s all free (one of the reasons public libraries rock). Read more.
This is the “place where science, technology and innovation meet.” In other words: geek out over here. It’s free from 10 a.m.-noon on Sundays, so throw that on the weekend schedule. Read more.
There are great exhibits for kids, and teens will love the laser shows. Visit the site for more information. Search “laser” for info on the laser schedule or special events. Read more.
If you love music or comics, this is your store. Check ahead for in-store appearances from local bands. Read more.
Teens may enjoy cruising the shopping and gallery mecca that is Newbury Street. It’s hip, it’s pricey and it’s got a lot of the Boston brownstone vibe many of us think of when we think of Boston.
This is the home of really, really serious ice skaters, but the public can use the rink at certain times. All ages are welcome on Saturdays from 3:30-5 p.m. I$8 for adults, $5 for kids 12 and under. Read more.
This restaurant features a “raw bar” of seafood that will either captivate or horrify your children. You decide. Read more.
These boats in the Public Garden are über-kid-friendly (read: famous, fun and cheap). Your kids might know them from Make Way for Ducklings or The Trumpet of the Swan. Read more.
If you’re a family of history buffs, there are few venues more intriguing than traveling back in time to Dec. 16, 1773, the fateful night we all learned about in school. Read more.
The adventures take about an hour, and according to their site, they will “fully immerse you in a vibrant, physical world that’s unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before! Read more.
Visit the Franklin Park Zoo for a terrific outdoor/animal fun combo. Look ahead for events or special activities (such as breakfast with the animals). Read more.
