Perfect for families who love food & dining, shopping, road trip.
America's Revolutionary walking-history capital, where 400 years of firsts — first public park, first subway, first marathon — fit inside a city small enough to cross on foot in an afternoon.
What makes this a standout family trip.
Kids, young adults, toddlers and teenagers will love Boston’s mix of family attractions, dining and days out.
Boston has the oldest public park in the United States (Boston Common) and the country's first subway.
Very walkable and transit-friendly; cold, icy winters; look carefully on busy historic streets.
Late spring to early autumn (May–Oct); autumn colour is a highlight.
Fourth of July on the Esplanade; autumn foliage; Patriots' Day & the Marathon (Apr).
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