Attractions
Boston and Cambridge brim with history, museums, shopping at Faneuil Hall
The many attractions of Boston and Cambridge bring delight to visitors from around the country and the world. The city’s museums – for fine arts, science, and children – along with the world-class New England Aquarium, are fun for family vacations, as is a ferry ride to the not-far-off Boston Harbor Islands. Everyone enjoys following the red brick path of the Freedom Trail among the churches, cemeteries, and Colonial buildings where Revolutionary history unfolded. Shopping is great at Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Newbury Street. It’s easy to find lodgings for families, or people who love luxury, or people looking to sink into a relaxing spa after a day of touring.
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Arlington, MA
Arlington Historical Society
7 Jason Street,, directions to Arlington Historical Society 781-648-4300Step Into Revolutionary History at One of Massachusetts’ Most Fascinating Museums
The Arlington Historical Society: Jason Russell House & Museum, established in 1897, is one of Arlington's most compelling stops along any Massachusetts itinerary. Rooted in the events of April 19, 1775 — when the Battle of Lexington, Concord & Menotomy reached its most intense point right here — the site offers guided tours, rotating exhibitions, and a yearly lecture series that keeps local history in active conversation. Next door, the Smith Museum holds an impressive collection of artifacts, manuscripts, and Arlington memorabilia that rounds out the experience. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a longtime history enthusiast, there's always something new to discover.
Boston, MA
Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area
191w Atlantic Avenue, directions to Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area 617-223-8666Islands in Boston Harbor, and easy ferry ride from downtown. Swimming, hiking, picnicking. A fun day trip
Let yourself slip back in time with guided lighthouse tours (June-October) and ranger-narrated Discovery and Sunset Cruises (summer). There are also frequent special events and activities held on some islands for people of all ages. Sail the waters that conceal old shipwrecks and histories of war, pirates, and spooks! Click the ticket link below this listing for ferry tickets & schedule information.
Somerville, MA
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Boston
598 Assembly Row, directions to LEGOLAND Discovery Center Boston 617-702-5593Designed for families with a spacious family restroom, full baby changing facilities, plus wheelchair and stroller accessibility throughout, the Discovery Center is a great place to spend a day and help your child learn new building skills in a most magical atmosphere. With 2 rides, 10 LEGO build and play zones and workshops by the Master Model Builder, you’ll have plenty to enjoy and bring home with you. Plan a LEGO themed birthday party, a one-of-a-kind school trip, and get group pricing on tickets. Relax in the coffee shop and purchase all your favorite LEGO products in the amazing retail shop.
Cambridge, MA
Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology
At Harvard University - 11 Divinity Avenue, directions to Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology 617-496-1027Explore the enduring importance of rivers and canoes in Penobscot tribal life. See the archaeology of Harvard Yard, how students lived at colonial Harvard, and the role of the 17th-century Indian College in Harvard’s early years. Trace the birth of American anthropology through the China trade, the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, the Javanese Village at the Fair, expeditions to the Arctic and the American Southwest, and more in the museum’s 150th anniversary exhibition. Visit the website for special exhibitions. Admission to the connected Harvard Museum of Natural History and its famed Glass Flowers is included. Open daily 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.