Boston Family Travel Guide
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The Paul Revere House in Boston, Massachusetts (PhotoDisc)
Boston Family Travel Tips
- Tread the path of America's historic beginnings on the Freedom Trail.
- Ogle sea creatures at the New England Aquarium.
- Play and get messy at the Children's Museum.
- Explore hands-on exhibits at the Museum of Science.
- Stroll the Boston Common and Cambridge's collegial Harvard Square.
Family Overview: Boston, Massachusetts
Boston is a city that leads visitors down the path of history—quite literally—to a time when colonists sparked a revolution and the nation's fought for independence. But Boston is also a trendy urban enclave, home to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and other top-rated museums and universities (which you shouldn't forget to check out with college-bound teens in between strolling the Boston Common and trendy Newbury Street), as well as the World Series champs, the Red Sox.Read More
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Attractions
Surfside Beach
Surfside Rd.
Nantucket, Massachusetts 02554
Distance: 91.6 mi. (from destination center)
Description: Open year-round, there's more to Surfside Beach than a beautiful view. Lifeguards are always on... Read More
Nantucket, Massachusetts 02554
Distance: 91.6 mi. (from destination center)
Description: Open year-round, there's more to Surfside Beach than a beautiful view. Lifeguards are always on... Read More
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Gay Head Light
Gay Head Cliffs
Chilmark, Massachusetts 02535
Distance: 72.6 mi. (from destination center)
Chilmark, Massachusetts 02535
Distance: 72.6 mi. (from destination center)
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Brenton State Point
Ocean Drive
Newport, Rhode Island 02842
Distance: 63.9 mi. (from destination center)
Newport, Rhode Island 02842
Distance: 63.9 mi. (from destination center)
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Airports
Major Airports near Boston
| Distance (mi.) | ||
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| Boston Logan International Airport | 2.8map | |
| Bradley International Airport | 88.4map | |
| Albany International Airport | 142.3map |
Other Smaller Airports near Boston
| Distance (mi.) | ||
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| Bedford/Hanscom Hanscom Field | 13.6map | |
| Manchester Municipal Airport | 44.0map | |
| Provincetown Airport | 47.3map |
Boston Family Advice
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Top Ten U.S. Art Cities
For a culture-minded vacation—whether you want to admire breathtakingly beautiful art, stimulate your creativity, or get provoked by the edgy and offbeat— here's our list of ten don't-miss cities. Away Top Ten -
Top Ten Ways to Survive Winter's Last Blast
When spring is near, but still oh so far away, try one of our favorite late-season trips, and see winter out with a bang. Away Top Ten -
Top Ten 4th of July Celebrations
Celebrate America's Independence Day in style this year. Here, we've picked our ten favorite spots. Away Top Ten -
Top Ten Refined U.S. Music Festivals
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Take Me Out to the Ballpark: Top Ten Baseball Stadiums
Be a part of America's favorite summer pastime and catch a game at one of the country's ten best baseball stadiums, or just check out the sights in these great American cities. Away Top Ten -
Get Outta Town: Boston
Explore Boston's back roads as you make a loop through historic Gloucester, the quintessential New England fishing town. Away Travel -
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Moveable Feasts
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Ultimate Insider Slumber Parties: Museum and Zoo Overnights
Looking for an adventure close to home? Want to dodge the crowds at the country's busiest theme parks? Then spend the night with dinosaurs, sharks, penguins, or Egyptian mummies at the ultimate insider slumber party. Museums and zoos all over the country host sleepovers for families, where fun and education mesh together in an exciting evening adventure. Away Travel -
Have Tent, Will Travel
The insider's guide to 11 kid-perfect New England campsites. Gorp Travel -
The Oregon Trail
An historic journey between the Oregon Coast and Provincetown, Massachusetts. Gorp Travel -
Vermont's Light Show
Take your family into quintessential New England autumn by leaving the main roads to the hoards and heading out of your vehicle and into the Vermont backwoods. Gorp Travel -
Backyard Playgrounds
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Beacon Hill
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History's Metropolis
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Family Weekender: Boston
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