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Museums & Attractions
Our museums are among the finest in the country. Whatever your interest, Boston has a museum for you: fine art, contemporary art, hands-on-science exhibits, historical relics, the latest computer technology and over 3,000 glass flowers.

You can dive into the New England Aquarium, or soar 50 stories above the street with a visit to the Skywalk Observatory, where you’ll take in magnificent 360-degree views of Boston and beyond.

For the Traveling Family, there’s Boston Children's Museum, one of the best in the country. If you’re of the scientific mind, be sure to visit the Museum of Science, which features over 600 exhibits. For the naturalist, the Harvard Museum of Natural History has over 21 million specimens for you to examine.

There are museums with excellent restaurants and restaurants that are part museum. There are museums which will take you back in time and museums for which you will want to return time and time again.
Adams National Historical Park
Adams National Historical Park, Quincy, MA, is comprised of the birthplace homes of Presidents John and John Quincy Adams; the Old House, home to four generations of the Adams family; and the Stone Library. Many park programs and special events are offered to give kids of all ages an opportunity to Picture Themselves in the Past and see themselves in their nation's future. Contact the park for dates and details.
Neighborhood: Greater Boston - South
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Blue Hills Ski Area
Within 12 miles of Downtown Boston, Blue Hills Ski Area provides a great family-fun environment for all ages for both skiing and snowboarding! Complete with a PSIA learning center, which includes accredited children's programs ages 4 and up, plus private and group lessons. There is one double chair lift, two magic carpets and one rope tow service, and eight rails with over 80% of trails lit for night skiing. Recent upgrades made to our facility include snowmaking capacity; our rental fleet ...more
Neighborhood: Greater Boston - South
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Boston Athenaeum (The)
The Boston Athenaeum is an independent membership library, a center for scholarly research, and a cultural institution with public exhibitions.
Neighborhood: Boston - Beacon Hill
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Boston Children's Museum
Boston Children's Museum has been building innovative, meaningful, and fun exhibits for over 95 years. The Museum emphasizes 'hands-on engagement and learning through experience' has inspired museums worldwide. Designed for children and families, the exhibits focus on science, culture, environmental awareness, health & fitness, and the arts. Climb a three-story structure, explore Science Playground, get inspired by KidPower, visit an authentic Japanese house, make art, and much more!

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Neighborhood: Boston - South Boston/Seaport District
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