If you are planning a family vacation, visiting Boston, Massachusetts in the Fall is a fantastic choice! The city comes alive with beautiful autumn foliage, crisp weather, and a variety of family-friendly activities.
Boston is a popular tourist destination, offering a blend of history, culture, and modern amenities. Visitors come to explore its historic sites, enjoy its cultural offerings, and experience the unique atmosphere of this vibrant city. Boston is one of the oldest and most historically significant cities in the United States, with a rich history dating back to its founding in 1630.
The Boston CityPASS program bundles deeply discounted, prepaid admission to visit four top attractions into one easy-to-use mobile ticket. Visitors can now save 45% on combined admission to:
New England Aquarium
Museum of Science
Plus, the ticket holder’s choice of any two of the following:
Boston Harbor City Cruises
Franklin Park Zoo
Harvard Museum of Natural History
View Boston Observation Deck
Here are some of the top options:
Boston Harbor City Cruises
Take a break from seeing Boston by land to see it by sea! Discover the historic and contemporary sites and nuances of Boston Harbor during this fun, informative, and fully narrated 60-minute Historic Sightseeing Cruise. Enjoy the sea breeze, spectacular skyline and, ocean views, plus a full cash bar. With heated indoor cabins, you’ll be comfortable in any season. Reservation is required for this tour. For more information visit www.cityexperiences.com/boston
Franklin Park Zoo
Explore 72 acres of wildlife habitat in Boston’s historic Franklin Park. See wild faces from wild places—from fuzzy forest dwellers to winged wonders. Visit Serengeti Crossing to see zebras and ostrich, experience farm life, and visit the tropics with ring-tailed lemurs and gorillas. Be inspired by the Zoo’s mission to protect and sustain the natural world and learn how you can contribute to wildlife conservation. For more information visit www.zoonewengland.org
Harvard Museum of Natural History
Spark your curiosity about the wonders of the natural world at Harvard University’s most-visited attraction. The Harvard Museum of Natural History is located steps from the historic Harvard Yard and offers sixteen galleries, including the world-famous Blaschka Glass Flowers, thousands of rare minerals and sparkling gemstones, dinosaurs, whales, and hundreds of wildlife specimens from around the world. For more information visit www.hmnh.harvard.edu
Museum of Science
Just imagine getting up close and personal with a 65-million-year-old Triceratops fossil, witnessing an indoor lightning storm, and taking a journey inside the human body. With 700 interactive exhibits, exciting temporary exhibitions, daily presentations, and live animals, there is something for everyone! Create, experiment, and have fun at the Museum of Science! Reservations are recommended. For more information visit www.mos.org
New England Aquarium
With more than one million visitors a year, and home to over 10,000 marine animals, the Aquarium is one of the premier visitor attractions in Boston. Come see the boisterous sea lions, waddling penguins, majestic sea turtles, and more during your unforgettable Aquarium adventure. Reservation required. For more information visit www.neaq.org
View Boston Observation Deck
The newly opened View Boston Observation Deck is the city’s preeminent observatory experience, offering unrivaled 360-degree views of Boston’s breathtaking city skyline. The 59,000-square-foot destination features indoor and outdoor panoramic views of the city, an open-air roof deck, two dining destinations, state-of-the-art immersive experiential exhibits, and more. For more information visit www.viewboston.com
Choice attractions do not need to be selected at the time of ticket purchase and can be visited in any order
The tickets cost $79 for adults and $67 for children ages 3-11. Once activated at the first attraction visited, Boston CityPASS tickets are valid for nine consecutive days starting with the first day of use. (Should travel plans change, City Pass, Inc., offers a risk-free, 365-day return policy on nonactivated tickets.)
For more information, visit www.CityPASS.com.
Boston offers a wide range of kid-friendly activities and attractions that are perfect for families traveling with children, from Boston Children’s Museum to Tea Party Ships & Museum, rest assured your kiddo will be occupied!
Visit www.meetboston.com to learn more.
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