Established over 90 years ago, and dedicated to children. Contains many activities meant to both amuse and educate young children from 1 to 10 years old. Open every day, 10am-5pm and from 10am-9pm on Fri.
Tel: (617) 426 6500
Located just a few hundred yards from the waterfront marinas, this old market building complex, built in 1742, is one of Boston’s many landmarks. Besides an open market, it was also a meeting place for the town government and a central place during the revolution. Today, it hosts a mix of shops, food counters and a museum.
Tel: (617) 242 5690
Interesting museum housed in the home of wealthy philanthropist's Isabella Gardner and showcasing her personal art collection. Closed Tue.
Tel: (617) 278-5188
www.gardnermuseum.org
One of the world’s greatest museums, the MFA is especially acclaimed for its impressionism paintings. Open Mon, Tues, Sat and Sun, 10am-4:45pm, Wed and Fri from 10am-9:45pm.
Tel: (617) 267 9300
Highly educational museum, introducing science and technology through exciting demonstrations, experiments and interactive displays. There is something fun to learn for everyone, and the kids love its effortless educational approach. Open Sat-Thurs, 9am-7pm and Fri 9am-9pm. Closed Sun.
Tel: (617) 723 2500
Step back in Colonial time and visit the oldest building in downtown Boston, built in 1680.
Tel: (617) 523 1676
www.paulreverehouse.org
Visitors can tour this ship – the undefeated and oldest commissioned ship in the US Navy – and visit the onsite maritime museum. Located within walking distance from most North End marinas. Open daily, from 9am-6pm.
Tel: (617) 242 5670