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Family & Kids

Places we send families when "what now?" is the question — kid-tested spots to keep them happy.

Dorchester

72 acres at the southern end of the Emerald Necklace. Lions, tigers, gorillas, and an indoor tropical forest for rainy days.

15 min drive

West End

Straddling the Charles between Boston and Cambridge — live animal exhibits, a planetarium, an Omni theater, and hundreds of hands-on stations.

12 min drive

Downtown

Outdoor ice skating in winter, splash pool in summer, and a vintage carousel in between. A four-season family stop on the Common.

30 min walk

Back Bay

Foot-powered swan-shaped pedal boats gliding the Public Garden lagoon since 1877. About a 15-minute ride. Cash only at the dock.

30 min walk

Fort Point

Hands-on exhibits across three floors in Fort Point. The giant milk bottle out front is the meet-up spot.

12 min drive

Waterfront

The four-story Giant Ocean Tank, penguins, and an IMAX theater on the harbor. Buy timed tickets online.

13 min drive