![]() ![]() The Charles River Esplanade is a scenic path along the river, perfect for a leisurely walk with the family. The duck boats are used in every championship parade! Walk along the Charles River Esplanade: The Boston Duck Tours take you around the city in a WWII-style amphibious vehicle, giving you views of the city from both land and water. A lot of the museum is meant for older kids, but the little ones will probably have fun too if they’re tagging along with older siblings. The Museum of Science has many interactive exhibits that are great for kids, including a butterfly garden, a planetarium, and a hands-on engineering exhibit. ![]() The statues are often dressed up for holidays or major sports games! Hop on a swan boat for a paddle around the pond, just like in the book. See the famed Make Way for Ducklings statues. The Boston Common is a large public park with a playground and a spray pool, perfect for kids to run around and cool off on a hot day. Bring a stroller and plan this around nap time if you want your kids to get a “walking nap” while you see some more sights. ![]() If you’re up for a long walk with lots of history, this is a must-do. The Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile walk through historic sites in Boston, including the Paul Revere House, the Old North Church, and the Massachusetts State House. Our favorites are any of the seafood spots (I always get fresh shrimp cocktail!) and also the chocolate chip cookie cart! If you prefer to sit down and eat, there’s a great Legal Seafood’s right outside the aquarium. It is where you can see street performers and get some fresh seafood from one of the food stalls. Walk over to Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market It can be really overwhelming since it’s a huge (huge) screen and makes you feel like you’re actually in the scene. If you’re there with littles under 5, I would skip the IMAX Theater. They can see a variety of marine animals, including penguins, sea turtles, and sharks. The New England Aquarium is a great place to take kids. I compiled this 3 day itinerary with the 5 and under crowd in mind, but go past this list to find more stuff appropriate for kids up to pre-teen/teenage years! If you have specific questions about your trip to Boston with kids, leave me a comment and I’m happy to help with recommendations! Boston with Little Kids: What to Do/Skip in 2023 Here are some activities and places you could visit during a 3-day trip to Boston with kids (ages 5 and under) Day 1: Visit the New England Aquarium: Boston has a ton of family-friendly destinations and activities, too. Boston is a great city to explore with little kids! There’s so much history in Boston that every time we do something “touristy” I find out more about our city. ![]()
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