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Family Vacation Destinations

Family Vacation Destinations

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Created by PK Shiu • Updated On: February 24, 2013
Museum of Science is one of Family Vacation Destinations.

1. Museum of Science

9.0
1 Science Park (at Monsignor O'Brien Hwy), Boston, MA
Science Museum · 203 tips and reviews

PK S.PK Shiu: Try to schedule in an IMAX movie as well

Institute of Contemporary Art is one of Family Vacation Destinations.

2. Institute of Contemporary Art

8.3
100 Northern Ave (at Seaport Blvd.), Boston, MA
Art Museum · Seaport District · 123 tips and reviews
MIT Museum is one of Family Vacation Destinations.

3. MIT Museum

7.7
265 Massachusetts Ave (Front St), Cambridge, MA
Science Museum · 49 tips and reviews

PK S.PK Shiu: A very small museum with some fun exhibit on the upper floors.

MIT Media Lab — Building E14 is one of Family Vacation Destinations.

4. MIT Media Lab — Building E14

75 Amherst St (at Ames St), Cambridge, MA
College Technology Building · Kendall Square · 25 tips and reviews

PK S.PK Shiu: The lobby is open to the public, if you are in the area, stroll in to check out the cool building

Museum of Fine Arts is one of Family Vacation Destinations.

5. Museum of Fine Arts

9.4
465 Huntington Ave (at Museum Rd), Boston, MA
Art Museum · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 302 tips and reviews

PK S.PK Shiu: A wonderful art museum, especially after they built the new wing. You can spend hours in here.

Mary Baker Eddy Library is one of Family Vacation Destinations.

6. Mary Baker Eddy Library

6.5
200 Massachusetts Ave (at Clearway St.), Boston, MA
Library · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 9 tips and reviews

PK S.PK Shiu: The mapparium is great for kids, this is a fav school trip destination

Boston Children's Museum is one of Family Vacation Destinations.

7. Boston Children's Museum

9.0
308 Congress St (at Sleeper St), Boston, MA
Museum · Seaport District · 63 tips and reviews
Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) is one of Family Vacation Destinations.

8. Peabody Essex Museum (PEM)

9.1
161 Essex St (at New Liberty St.), Salem, MA
Art Gallery · Downtown Salem · 61 tips and reviews

PK S.PK Shiu: Lots of hands on activities for kids, as well as the chinese house!

The Eric Carle Museum Of Picture Book Art is one of Family Vacation Destinations.

9. The Eric Carle Museum Of Picture Book Art

8.5
125 W Bay Rd, Amherst, MA
Art Museum · 15 tips and reviews
DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park is one of Family Vacation Destinations.

10. DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park

9.0
51 Sandy Pond Rd, Lincoln, MA
Art Museum · 28 tips and reviews
Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier is one of Family Vacation Destinations.

11. Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier

8.7
16 Chauncey Creek Rd, Kittery Point, ME
Seafood Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews
MIT Stata Center (Building 32) is one of Family Vacation Destinations.

12. MIT Stata Center (Building 32)

32 Vassar St (at Main St), Cambridge, MA
College Technology Building · MIT · 31 tips and reviews
Boston Duck Tour (Museum Of Science) is one of Family Vacation Destinations.

13. Boston Duck Tour (Museum Of Science)

8.6
152-198 Red Auerbach Way, Boston, MA
Boat or Ferry · 12 tips and reviews
The Swan Boats is one of Family Vacation Destinations.

14. The Swan Boats

8.2
Boston Public Garden, Boston, MA
Boat or Ferry · Beacon Hill · 18 tips and reviews