Family Travel Ideas for Family Vacations to Massachusetts with your Kids
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Ideas for Family Summer Vacations in Massachusetts with your Kids
The activities of Boston, the beaches of Cape Cod and the unique tourist attractions of Central and Western Massachusetts are just a few of the reasons that families frequently plan to spend their summer vacations in the state. If you know that you want to be one of these families but aren’t sure where in Massachusetts you want to spend the summer, here is a closer look at those three basic regions to help you get started on your trip planning.
Boston:
Boston and the surrounding area offer so much for family travelers that it’s possible to plan almost any kind of itinerary that you want. If you have a multi-age family with older kids who are getting near to the college age, you might want to spend some time in Cambridge on the campuses of Harvard and MIT. But that doesn’t mean that the little kids will get left out of a trip to the city. The Boston Children’s Museum, The Boston Children’s Theatre, The Franklin Park Zoo and The New England Aquarium are just a few of the best kid-friendly spots in the area. You can also explore areas of the city that will appeal to the entire family, such as The Esplanade Park area along the Charles River, the outdoor festival at Faneuil Marketplace and the sporting fun at Fenway. Families who enjoy tours provided by local guides should check out the short-trip on Swan Boats of Boston, the hour-and-a-half tour of the Boston Harbor provided by Boston by Sea and The Old Town Trolley Tour of Boston.
Cape Cod:
For some families, Boston is a great city to see for a day or two but the chance to spend a longer vacation at the beach is the true desire. And for others, a longer trip to Boston that includes a day trip to the water is the way to go. Cape Cod and the other beachfront areas of Massachusetts are located close enough to the city to make it possible for your family to experience both. There are many miles of public beaches all along Cape Cod and the neighboring towns of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. The kids can build sandcastles (and there’s an annual sandcastle competition each year to check out), go swimming and enjoy other beach activities. If you want to get a little bit more adventure during your stay in the area without going all the way to Boston, check out Pirate Adventures Theme Park, Water Wizz Waterpark and The Children’s Museum of Cape Cod.
Central and Western Massachusetts:
Boston and the beaches aren’t the only parts of Massachusetts that are worth visiting with your family. There’s a whole half of the state west of there that offers much adventure of its own. Visit Old Strubridge Village in Central Massachusetts to show your kids what an early nineteenth century town looked like. Show them modern farm life (and get lost in eight acre corn maze) at Davis Farmland and MegaMaze. Other must-sees are the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden, the Basketball Hall of Fame, the indoor/outdoor museum called EcoTarium and� the Herbert Candy Mansion.
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