The best family-friendly activities in Massachusetts for parents and kids (Updated November 2026)

Boston's role in the fight to end legalized slavery is linked by the Black Heritage Trail in historic Beacon Hill. This pedestrian path is best...
$35

All tours are led by local Stand-Up Comics! A true sea food lover never settles for just samples. Enjoy a FULL SIZE Lobster Roll at...
$179

Explore Boston’s seafood scene on a small-group, behind-the-scenes tour of the historic Fish Pier, tasting sustainably sourced local favorites while discovering the stories behind America’s...
$77

Cape Cod Mayflower Trolley Tour
Tour Provincetown aboard our authentic Trolleys featuring the history of the Mayflower's first landing, the development of our famous art colony, the beauty of the...
$40

See THREE AREAS on our Walking Tour: The Freedom Trail Downtown, Beacon Hill and Back Bay! No Costumes! No Huge Groups! Enjoy Boston's history, vibrant...
$45

Recognized by Yelp as Massachusetts #1 food tour in 2025! Locally owned by Boston native. Specialize in award-winning best eats, culinary education, and history. Part...
$125

Forest Lore Tour
Unlike any walking tour in Salem, the Forest Lore Tour takes you outside the heart of downtown and into one of the few remaining wild...
$43

Boston Harbor Brunch Cruise
Enjoy a delicious 2-hour brunch cruise and take in historic sights along the water including Castle and Deer Island, Spectacle Island, Long Island, Lovells Island,...
$106

Immerse yourself in the real-life stories of real pirates! Featuring Black Sam Bellamy – one of the youngest most successful pirates of all time, and...
$22

Most tours of the Freedom Trail are partial tours, skipping sections to save time. This tours will take you from start to finish -- with...
$79

The tour starts on the MIT campus, where you will follow your guide to learn about the school's history, famous pranks, inventions, and much more!...
$52

It's America's Founding story! Plimoth Patuxet Museums is a living history museum that tells the story of the historic events of America's founding story: the...
$35

Experience Boston like never before with Boston Sightseeing, where our double-decker open-top buses offer unparalleled views above the bustling streets. We're dedicated to delivering top-tier...
$48

Cruising year-round from Rowes Wharf, the sleek and modern Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey is the perfect setting for celebrating with friends, connecting with colleagues,...
$146

Enjoy the Boston skyline with Boston's Signature Lunch Cruise - perfect for family sightseeing, lunch dates, and more. Enjoy our delicious lunch buffet, cocktails, wine,...
$79

Go City's All-Inclusive Pass is the best Boston pass if you're looking for an easy-to-use, flexible way to explore the city whilst also saving money....
$79

Guides in authentic colonial dress will immerse you in colonial Massachusetts, where events that occurred on the Lexington Green 250 years ago changed the course...
$15

The Story of Boston told on the Freedom Trail differs from all other Freedom Trail offerings in that it covers not only our celebrated Revolutionary...
$5

Morning Walks with Salem Food Tours
Discover delicious, historic Salem, MA with our top-rated Morning Walks! Like a personal concierge, our Morning Walk is a history walk that gives a great...
$34

Step into the captivating realm of illusions, where reality is never exactly as it appears. Museum of Illusions is a one-of-a-kind, visual, sensory, and educational...
$42

Discover thousands of marine animals at the New England Aquarium! Meet green sea turtles and penguins, and watch seals and sea lions at play. See...
$40

