Both The New England Aquarium and the Boston Children’s Museum are perfect half-day activities, especially if the day in question is as cold and rainy as ours was! We decided to spend one afternoon at each, and could have easily spent more time! … [Read more...]
Boston with kids: walking the Freedom Trail
July 1, 2011 By 1 Comment
A must-do when visiting Boston with kids, the Freedom Trail is a 2.5 mile red-brick walking trail that leads to 16 historic sites, every one an important piece of the road to American freedom. I've heard of families worrying this tour would be too … [Read more...]
Boston with kids: Boston Duck Tours
June 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Before visiting Boston, I kept hearing about Boston Duck Tours, and how it was a must-do with kids. Turns out, their reputation precedes them for a reason! This tour is the perfect way to gain an overview of the city while the kids (and adults) are … [Read more...]
Boston with kids: a stay at Marriott’s Custom House
June 28, 2011 By 2 Comments
Marriott's Custom House is hands down the most unique Marriott Vacation Club property I've ever seen. Originally built in 1847 as a--you guessed it--custom house for 1/5th of the world's wealth brought in at the busy harbor, the hotel is one of the … [Read more...]
Spooky Pit Stops: Salem Massachusetts
October 19, 2010 By 1 Comment
If you have kids who laugh in the face of fear, this pit stop is for you! (And if you don't, keep reading anyway; there's something here for the fainter of heart as well!) The Salem Witch Trials of 1692 placed Salem, Massachusetts on the map as one … [Read more...]
Davis Farmland and Mega Maze
October 3, 2010 By 5 Comments
145 Redstone Hill, Sterling, MA Let's say you want to spend a beautiful New England afternoon leaf peeping, but to your kids, gazing at fall foliage is about as exciting as watching grass grow. The perfect solution for a fall family outing or … [Read more...]
Best Beach Towns: What to do with kids in Nantucket, MA
September 7, 2010 By 1 Comment
It's no secret that Nantucket, Massachusetts is a destination beach town for families. It's been listed in the same breath as Martha's Vineyard and Cape Cod as a premiere summer playground for decades. We were lucky enough to see this idyllic island … [Read more...]
Purgatory Chasm State Reservation
July 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
198 Purgatory Rd. Sutton MA This pit stop submitted by Pit Stops for Kids reader Sonia Beshiri. Thank you, Sonia, for your submission! Purgatory Chasm State Park runs for a quarter of a mile between granite walls rising as high as 70 feet … [Read more...]
