By Emily D'Antuono
Boston is a great place to take the kids. Located on the eastern edge of Massachusetts, Boston offers beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean as well as a variety of attractions for children that might entertain, educate and inspire. Kids visiting this historic city can expect a memorable experience.
Boston Children's Museum
The Boston Children's Museum will likely keep kids busy for hours as they explore exhibits including Arthur and Friends, Japanese House, Science Playground, New Balance Climb, Johnny's Workbench, The Gallery, Construction Zone and Boston Black. Kids will enjoy roll playing, climbing, building, weaving, jumping, investigating and creating in this museum of endless possibilities.
Boston Children's Museum
300 Congress St.
Boston, Massachusetts 02210
Phone: 617-426-6500
Wheelock Family Theater
The Wheelock Family Theater is on the campus of Wheelock College and features kid-friendly performances such as "Honk!," "A Tale of Two Cities" and "The Little Mermaid." The Wheelock Family Theater is a professional theater that has been providing family entertainment for more than 25 years. In addition to its shows, the theater offers classes, workshops and birthday parties as part of its mission to reach out to children and families.
Wheelock Family Theater
200 The Riverway
Boston, Massachusetts 02215
Phone: 617-879-2000
Boston Harbor Cruise's Whale Watch
Children love animals and are sure to be thrilled by the opportunity to see gigantic animals in the wild. On one of Boston Harbor Cruise's Whale Watch tours, families will spend three hours on a catamaran as children and parents alike are given the chance to see humpback whales, minke whales, finback whales and white-sided dolphins. A whale watch promises both entertainment and education for kids as the tour is guided by whale researchers who teach passengers all about the living habits of these massive creatures. Kids can take pictures and ask plenty of questions.
Boston Harbor cruises
1 Long Wharf
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
Phone: 617-227-4321
About the Author:
Based in New Jersey, Emily D'Antuono is a former high school English, Spanish and creative writing teacher. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from James Madison University and has been writing articles about health, education and family for Demand Studios since 2008.
