Boston Children’s Museum in Boston Seaport
Boston Children’s Museum invites you to come ready to play. Their three floors of exhibits encourage hands-on play and discovery, making the Museum an environment designed for novel experiences, rich interactions, and opportunities for creative expression. They also offer scheduled programming that involves science, art, performing arts, cultures, and movement, inviting creativity, curiosity, and joyful discovery. Here, kids and adults alike can play, explore, and create.
The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum in Springfield
A fan of the iconic Dr. Seuss? Bring his silly, rhythmic, and creative stories to life by visiting the The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum! Featuring three-dimensional characters and scenes from his books, you and your children can explore Ted’s childhood and hometown. With seasonal plays, colorful exhibitions, and special events, reading and learning is fun for visitors of all ages.
LEGO Discovery Center in Boston
LEGO Discovery Center has it all. Hop aboard a chariot on the Kingdom Quest ride, embark on a virtual reality experience where you literally buckle up and go for a ride inside the most incredible, exhilarating, and fun LEGO race ever created. Not quite your vibe? Unleash your superpowers and take on various challenges during your adventure in the area where LEGO City meets LEGO NINJAGO, learn while having fun in the interactive area, or do it all and more. For little ones who like to stay busy, this discovery center is the perfect day activity.
Southwick’s Zoo in Mendon
It’s impossible not to have fun at Southwick’s Zoo. Not only do they have rides, shows, keeper talks, a winter wonderland, and educational programming year-round, this zoo is home to over 850 animals representing 150 different species from around the world. Their exhibits allow you and your kids to get an up-close look at several species in naturalistic settings. Who knows—this trip may even inspire your child to pursue a career in veterinary medicine or beyond!
Boston Freedom Trail in Downtown Boston
History is more fun if you’re in the heart of it. Skip the textbooks and set off to Boston, where you and your kids can travel back 300 years to experience discovery and exploration. Perfect for kids around six years and older, this 2.5-mile red brick trail tours you through most of Boston’s historic neighborhoods. See Faneuil Hall, the Old State House, Old North Church, the site of the first public school in America and the oldest burying ground in Boston, the Old South Meeting House, and more. If you’re in search of a day-long adventure that’s fun, interactive, and free, the Freedom Trail is your golden ticket.
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