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"All kids receive a
Junior Conductor hat
and are invited to take
part in trivia games
to win prizes
throughout the tour." |
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Welcome to the Kids' Corner! |
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Old
Town Trolley Tours are great for the whole family!
On board the trolley, all kids receive a Junior
Conductor hat and are invited to take part in
trivia games to win prizes throughout the tour.
Download kids' activities. |
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Recommended Attractions for Kids: |
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New England Aquarium
The New England Aquarium is great place for families to visit, as it’s both fun and educational. What kid wouldn’t like looking at penguins, sea lions, jellyfish, sharks, and hundreds of other species of marine life? The central exhibit in the Aquarium is a huge cylindrical tank with a circular walkway that visitors follow all the way up to the top, with views an all levels. Finding the green moray eels is always fun.
> More on New England Aquarium |
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Simons IMAX Theater
Located next door to the New England Aquarium is the Simons IMAX Theater, featuring a giant movie screen taller than a six-story building! |
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Boston Harbor Cruise
A Boston Harbor Cruise is a fun way to see Boston
from the water. Boston Harbor Cruises, located
on Long Wharf just around the corner from
our Stop #1, have a variety of cruise experiences
available. Take a 45-minute sightseeing
cruise, a sunset cruise, a high-speed ferry
to Provincetown on Cape Cod, or a very popular
whale watching expedition.
> More on Boston Harbor Cruises |
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USS
Constitution Museum
The USS Constitution Museum brings to life the story of our nation’s oldest commissioned ship and has lots of hands-on kid-friendly exhibits. Don’t forget to find the hammocks upstairs, to see and FEEL how sailors got some shut-eye in olden days.
> More on USS Constitution Museum |
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Museum of Science
The Museum of Science has been on the cutting-edge of science education since its original opening in 1951. Featuring a Planetarium, laser shows, a 3-D digital cinema, live presentation and demonstrations (such as the popular lightning show), and much more. The Museum offers families more than an entire day’s worth of fun and learning-filled activities.
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New England Sports Museum
The New England Sports Museum, located inside the TD Banknorth Garden, preserves and showcases the distinctly rich sports history of New England. Kids will enjoy an amazing collection of sports memorabilia from all of the area’s great sports teams and personalities.
> More on the New England Sports Museum |
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Old State House Museum
The Old State House Museum, which is FREE for Old Town Trolley Tour guests, is an excellent history museum containing authentic artifacts from the American Revolution and other important eras of Boston history. A number of hands-on exhibits are designed especially for children.
> More on the Old State House Museum |
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| Stop #6 |
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Trolley Stop Store
The Trolley Stop Store has lots of souvenirs, games, puzzles, and clothing that kids will love. |
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Swan Boats
Go ride the swan boats in the Boston Public Garden and great tradition since 1877.
> More on Boston Public Garden Swan Boats |
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Make Way for Ducklings Statue
Also in the Public Garden you’ll find Mrs. Mallard and her eight duckling statues, based on the popular children’s book Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey. |
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Cheers
The world famous Cheers is open for lunch and dinner and is very kid friendly.
> More on Cheers |
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Mary Baker Eddy Library & Mapparium
The Mary Baker Eddy Library & Mapparium is one of the most unusual attractions in Boston. The Library features a number of fascinating exhibits, including the Hall of Ideas, the Quest Gallery, and the Press Gallery (with exhibits about the Christian Science Monitor newspaper). The popular Mapparium is a world famous, three-story, stained glass globe of the earth. Visitors walk inside to experience an unforgettable light show presentation.
> More on Mary Baker Eddy Library |
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Skywalk
The Skywalk observatory, located on the 50th floor of the Prudential Tower, has amazing panoramic views of Boston, and lots of hands-on exhibits. There are even audio tours geared especially for kids and that are very easy to use.
> More on Skywalk View |
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Fenway Park
Fenway Park is one of the most popular destinations for kids of ALL ages. Take a guided tour of “America’s Most Beloved Ballpark,” or stop for lunch at one the many sports-themed pubs and restaurants located nearby.
> More on Fenway Park |
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Red Sox Team Store
A must-visit is the Red Sox Team Store, which features official Red Sox clothing and souvenirs.
> More on Red Sox Team Store |
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TOMB
For the adventurous, head down to TOMB, an interactive entertainment experience with special effects right out of an Indiana Jones movie. |
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Granary Burying Ground
Two of Boston’s historic burying grounds are located just a short walk from Stop #6. Kids can see where many of our founding fathers and mothers are buried. The Granary Burying Ground, located directly next to Park Street Congregational Church, contains such well-known figures as Paul Revere, John Hancock, James Otis, and even the real “Mother Goose.”
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King’s Chapel Burying Ground
At the King’s Chapel Burying Ground, just down Tremont Street, you’ll find buried William Dawes, Mary Chilton, and John Winthrop. |
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Boston Children’s Museum
The Boston Children’s Museum is one of the best of its kind in the country. Everything here is “kid-friendly”! The Museum’s creative, fun-filled exhibits focus on science, culture, environmental awareness, health & fitness, and the arts.
> More on Boston Children's Museum |
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