Travel :: The Family-Friendly City of Boston
Everyone says Boston is a beautiful city, but you don’t truly understand what everyone means until you visit Boston for yourself.
Boston is one of the cleanest, well-maintained cities I have ever seen in North America. The people here are proud, yet unpretentious. The history is inspiring. The sites are breathtaking. And the food, well, it’s just plain yummy.
We spent two jam-packed days in Boston two summers ago with the kids who were 5, 8, and 11 at the time. Don’t feel shy about bringing your kids here. Not once did my husband or I feel nervous walking the streets with the kids. We even used “The T,” Greater Boston’s subway system, which is very clean and easy to navigate.
The Charm of Boston:
We packed in as much as we possibly could with three kids in tow during our visit. We browsed the quaint shops and boutiques that line the rich, red, cobblestone streets of Faneuil Hall. We stopped to munch on bagels and took pictures of a gigantic Mac N Cheese sculpture—Hayden (age 5) was in his element as he discovered this mighty tourist attraction.
Next, we travelled by train to Fenway Park. People from all over the world joined us on this one-hour tour that took us back in time to baseball’s history in the making. I managed to catch a glimpse of the boy my husband once was as we toured the Green Monster. My husband was in his element as he realized one of his childhood dreams.
We hopped back on the train to our next stop: The Museum of Science. As we roamed the exhibits, the kids morphed into little sponges as they absorbed the limitless supply of facts and figures set before them. They became busy scientists testing the theories of math, science, and technology. The Museum of Science proved to be hours of fun for everyone.
Make sure to leave time for the Duck Tour. The kids loved every minute of it. And Boston’s New England Aquarium was a definite hit.
There are lots of great places to eat in Boston. One kid-friendly restaurant that sticks out in my mind is The Cheesecake Factory. Campbell (age 11) deemed The Cheesecake Factory his favourite restaurant ever. Great food, large portions, lots of options, family-friendly staff, and ambience to boot. Server Marco had us giggling throughout our entire meal.
It’s been two months since the horrific Boston bombing. We salute the strength and courage of the families affected whose lives have been forever changed by the events of that day.
If you were considering a trip to this friendly city that is brimming with heart and soul, don’t let the atrocities of that fateful day stop you. If you were thinking of making it a trip for the whole family, go for it!
~ Anita
Have you or would you like to visit Boston?
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Melissa
Melissa Northway, M.S. is a mom, founder of dandelion moms, and a children’s book author. Her award-winning book Penelope the Purple Pirate was inspired by her little tomboy. Penelope is a modern-day Pippi Longstocking who teaches girls and boys the importance of having fun while at the same time teaching them to be kind and respectful of others and their differences. Dandelion moms was created for moms to share their stories and to inspire and be inspired! You can reach Melissa at: info@dandelionmoms.com and follow her @melissanorthway and @dandelionmoms. Check out her author web site at: www.melissanorthway.com, as she hands out loads of goodies from the treasure chest.
One Comment
Linda
Boston sounds like such a charming place to visit! It looks like your family had a great time! They seem to have a lot of family-oriented activities planned during the summer.