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Best Family-Friendly Attractions

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Charles River Esplanade

Charles River Esplanade

Riverside park with a path & city views. This green space along the river offers a walking/jogging path, various events & views of the city.

Storrow Dr, Boston, MA 02116

Boston Common

Boston Common

Venerable park with historic cred. Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution.

139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111, United States

New England Aquarium

New England Aquarium

Giant ocean tank with over 2,000 animals. A giant glass tank spiraled by a multilevel walkway is the main draw at this waterfront attraction.

1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110

Davis Farmland

Davis Farmland

Farm & orchards with walk-through maze. Family destination for petting zoo with farm animals,landscaped maze & apple & pumpkin picking.

145 Redstone Hill Rd, Sterling, MA 01564

View Boston

View Boston

Visit this great place for kids and families!

800 Boylston St Floor 52, Boston, MA 02199

Black Heritage Trail

Black Heritage Trail

African-American history walking tour. Walking tour exploring the lives of 19th-century African-Americans with stops at historic homes.

46 Joy St, Boston, MA 02114

Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park

Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park

Sprawling urban hangout with water views. This popular city park featuring a play area, gardens & views of the water hosts many events.

100 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110, United States

The Paul Revere House

The Paul Revere House

Revolutionary War hero's famed residence. Revere's legendary ride began at this restored Colonial-era home, which includes family furnishings.

19 N Square, Boston, MA 02113, United States

Stone Zoo

Stone Zoo

Diverse animal exhibits on 26 acres. Smaller zoo home to an array of animals, including bears & big cats, plus a petting area for kids.

149 Pond St, Stoneham, MA 02180, United States

Harvard Square

Harvard Square

Historic gathering place since 1630. Home to America's oldest university, this iconic area offers shops, eateries & theaters.

Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138, United States

Castle Island

Castle Island

Recreational area with historic fort. Site of Fort Independence (open in the summer), with beach, picnic & jogging areas.

2010 William J Day Blvd, Boston, MA 02127, United States

Ramler Park

Ramler Park

Petite, decorative urban green space. Small city sanctuary filled with flowering trees designed to attract migrating birds.

130 Peterborough St, Boston, MA 02215, United States

Capron Park Zoo

Capron Park Zoo

Animals from many continents, plus tours. Circa-1937 zoo offers wildlife buffs themed tours & educational programs, plus water playground.

201 County St, Attleboro, MA 02703

Colt State Park

Colt State Park

Bay views, trails & an on-site museum. Park's 464 acres offers panoramic Bay views, groomed lawns, trails, picnic tables & a museum.

Route 114, Bristol, RI 02809

John F. Kennedy Park

John F. Kennedy Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

145-199 Bradford Ave, Fall River, MA 02721, United States

Roger Williams Park

Roger Williams Park

Sports fields, picnics & boat rentals. Trails lace this large park with sporting facilities, lawns for picnics & a pond with swan boats.

Pine Hill Ave, Providence, RI 02907, United States

India Point Park

India Point Park

Parkland for port-view strolls & soccer. Rolling hills, soccer fields & water views in this small green space accessible by pedestrian walk.

201 India St, Providence, RI 02903

Pomham Rocks Lighthouse

Pomham Rocks Lighthouse

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Riverside, RI 02915

Conimicut Point Park

Conimicut Point Park

Headland park with sandy beaches. Scenic waterfront park & site for launching canoes & kayaks, with sandy beaches & a picnic area.

Point Ave, Warwick, RI 02889, United States

Lippitt Memorial Park

Lippitt Memorial Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

1015 Hope St, Providence, RI 02906, United States

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