Massachusetts has welcomed families since the first one landed at Plymouth. Any time of the year, you’ll find family friendly lodging, activities, and adventures on day trips, weekend getaways, and longer vacations. Enjoy a full menu from museums to indoor and outdoor amusement parks and water parks, beaches, zoos and ziplines, whitewater rafting and kayaking, and the largest family go cart track in New England. The most complete set of early American historic sites are here with tales to tell and there are great beaches and endless scenic places to stop, relax, and snap some pictures.
2 Southwick Street Mendon, MA, 01756 Phone: 800-258-9182
Fun and exciting adventures await for the whole family at Southwick’s Zoo
137 Warren Avenue Plymouth, MA, 02360 Phone: 508-746-1622
Families can travel back in time to the 17th century with this interactive, engaging museum
19 1/2 Washington Square North Salem, MA, 01970 Phone: 978-744-1692
Salem witch trial story, and the evolution of scapegoating through history, among museum highlights
Information Centers on Boston Common and Prudential Towers (Center Court) Boston, MA, 02116 Phone: 888-733-2678
Family-friendly Boston has something for everyone – and it’s all a short walk away
37 Corey Road -- Route 43 Hancock, MA, 01237 Phone: 413-738-5500 Toll-Free: 800-882-8859
Family vacations always end way too soon at this exciting four-season mountain resort
Discover History, Culture, and Outdoor Fun for the Whole Family in Concord, MA
1000 Route 2 West (between Exits 103 & 102) Lancaster, MA, 01523 Phone: 978-534-2302
No matter what the season, there is always family fun throughout the region
Ferries from Cape Cod bring you to your island vacation on Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard
117 Long Pond Road Plymouth, MA, 02360 Phone: 508-830-4470
Full-dome Plymouth planetarium a shining star for visitors of all ages
75 Falmouth Heights Road Falmouth, MA, 02540 Phone: 508-548-4800
Beginning, middle and end: Every part of this voyage from Cape to Vineyard is a blast for kids
1098 Fall River Avenue Seekonk, MA, 02771 Phone: 508-336-8307
Family fun is almost endless from Grand Prix racing to rock-climbing wall, mini golf, ropes course
55 Salisbury Street Worcester, MA, 01609 Phone: 508-799-4406
Guaranteed: Your kids are going to love interactive features at art museum
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, off Route 20 Sturbridge, MA, 01566 Phone: 508-347-3362 Toll-Free: 800-733-1830
Family fun is around every corner in this re-created 19th-century New England village
Make Unforgettable Memories this Winter in the Berkshires
City of Quincy Welcome Center - 1259 Hancock Street Quincy, MA, 02169 Phone: 617-471-1700
Home of two presidents boasts historic sites, great beaches, shopping, hiking, dining
61 Market Street, Unit 1C Lowell, MA, 01852 Phone: 978-459-6150
Activities from art museums to escape rooms will engage every member of your family
225 Derby Street Salem, MA, 01970 Phone: 978-774-0991
Hands-on activities and outdoor fun make visiting this historic home perfect for families
2056 Mohawk Trail Charlemont, MA, 01339 Phone: 800-553-7238
Members of rafting company’s family join trips to make sure they’re fun, comfortable for all families
4 North Street Plymouth, MA, 02360 Phone: 508-747-0100 Toll-Free: 800-872-1620
Interactive history museums, boating excursions, kid-friendly dining and lodging make Plymouth a must for families
35 Cambridge Turnpike at Lexington Road Concord, MA, 01742 Phone: 978-369-9763
Interactive exhibits, Revolutionary War objects get children involved at Concord Museum
5 Water Street Fall River, MA, 02721 Phone: 508-678-1100 Toll-Free: 800-533-3194
An exciting family adventure in America’s naval history