A Family-Friendly Day in Boston

  1. 9:00 AM: Boston Children's Museum
    Located in Fort Point neighborhood. A hands-on museum with plenty of interactive exhibits that encourage curiosity, creativity, and learning in children.

    Open 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Admission fee: $18 per person.

  2. 11:00 AM: The Paul Revere House
    The home of legendary colonial patriot Paul Revere, built-in 1680. This historic house museum offers a glimpse into colonial life with artifacts, furnishings, and period rooms

    Open 9:30 AM - 5:15 PM. Admission fee: $5 per person.

  3. 12:30 PM: Faneuil Hall Marketplace
    A bustling historic marketplace and popular tourist destination. Faneuil Hall offers a wide range of restaurants, shops, street performers, and entertainment.

    Open 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Free admission, some activities may have an additional fee.

  4. 2:00 PM: Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum
    A unique interactive museum with a fully-operational tea party ship replica. The museum features multimedia exhibits and live reenactments of the historic Boston Tea Party in 1773.

    Open 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Admission fee: $30 per person.

  5. 4:00 PM: Boston Common
    A beautiful and relaxing oasis in the heart of the city. The oldest public park in the US, Boston Common features walking paths, scenic views, and plenty of green space for families to picnic or play. Families can also visit the attached Public Garden which is home to charming swan boats that kids love!

    Open 24/7. Free Admission.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Boston Children's Museum (2 hours, $72)
  • The Paul Revere House(1 hour, $20)
  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace (1.5 hours, $50)
  • Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum (2 hours, $120)
  • Boston Common (1.5 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $262

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting other family-friendly attractions such as the New England Aquarium, the USS Constitution Museum, or the Museum of Science. If you have less time, you can skip some attractions and just visit Boston Common which is free and offers ample space to relax and play. Don't forget to bring comfortable shoes as Boston is a very walkable city, and always check for opening and closing times of the attractions you plan to visit.

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