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

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Boston CityPASS — Save 45%

Experience 4 top attractions and save up to 45% with Boston CityPASS® tickets. One simple purchase removes the stress of planning, so you can relax …More

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Experience 4 top attractions and save up to 45% with Boston CityPASS® tickets. One simple purchase removes the stress of planning, so you can relax...

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4.4 (91)
$84
$83
Sightseeing Day Sail around Boston Harbor

Choose between either a 1.5 or 2-hour sail around Boston Harbor aboard one of our beautiful schooner Adirondack sailboats! These classic boats are reminiscent of …More

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Choose between either a 1.5 or 2-hour sail around Boston Harbor aboard one of our beautiful schooner Adirondack sailboats! These classic boats are reminiscent of...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (654)
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$54
Salem Kids Slightly Spooky Tour

This experience is for kids age 6-14. Meets at 18 Broad St. Salem. All of the guides are certified teachers who hold Master's degrees in …More

This experience is for kids age 6-14. Meets at 18 Broad St. Salem. All of the guides are certified teachers who hold Master's degrees in...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$20
The Ghosts of Salem Walking Tour

Ready to explore the haunted heart of Salem with the whole family? Join Ghost City Tours for a thrilling, ghost-filled journey through the city's most …More

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Ready to explore the haunted heart of Salem with the whole family? Join Ghost City Tours for a thrilling, ghost-filled journey through the city's most...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$30
Boston North End Food Tour with Authentic Local Flavors & Dishes

Discover Boston’s famous North End, where Italian tradition meets New England seafood, on our Secret Food Tour. Over 3 delicious hours, our local guide will …More

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Discover Boston’s famous North End, where Italian tradition meets New England seafood, on our Secret Food Tour. Over 3 delicious hours, our local guide will...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$86
Boston Sweet Treats Food Tour: Fresh Donuts, Cider & Much More

Recently voted as one of Cool Shore Excursions's top food tours in the US. Explore Boston’s sweetest side on the Underground Donut Tour, a delicious …More

Recently voted as one of Cool Shore Excursions's top food tours in the US. Explore Boston’s sweetest side on the Underground Donut Tour, a delicious...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$70
Best Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour

Examine the demographics, theories and personal stories comprising the 1692 Salem Witchcraft trials. Learn why the hysteria actually began and how it consumed the town …More

Examine the demographics, theories and personal stories comprising the 1692 Salem Witchcraft trials. Learn why the hysteria actually began and how it consumed the town...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$30
Boston's 250th Freedom Trail Tour

The Tour of The Freedom Trail by the Histrionic Academy is the best way to see Boston. Depending on your chosen timeslot, guests will either …More

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The Tour of The Freedom Trail by the Histrionic Academy is the best way to see Boston. Depending on your chosen timeslot, guests will either...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$26
Boston's Freedom Trail and Charming Beacon Hill Tour

Go beyond the Freedom Trail and experience modern Boston through the city’s incredible history.  From the iconic Boston Harbor, to the famous Freedom Trail, into …More

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Go beyond the Freedom Trail and experience modern Boston through the city’s incredible history.  From the iconic Boston Harbor, to the famous Freedom Trail, into...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$30
70-Minutes NON-STOP Trolley of Historic Boston and Freedom Trail

Travel back 400 years to the founding of Boston, rich with history and pivotal moments that shaped the United States. Hear how the city played …More

Travel back 400 years to the founding of Boston, rich with history and pivotal moments that shaped the United States. Hear how the city played...

1 hour 10 minutes Free Cancellation
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$38
Boston's Food and History: North End, Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill

Uncover Boston’s best-kept secrets on a walking tour that blends history, culture, and flavor. Wander through the iconic North End, tasting fresh bread, pastries, pizza, …More

Uncover Boston’s best-kept secrets on a walking tour that blends history, culture, and flavor. Wander through the iconic North End, tasting fresh bread, pastries, pizza,...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$91
View Boston Observation Deck Admission Tickets

View Boston, the city’s only observation deck, offers unrivaled 360-degree views of Boston’s breathtaking city skyline. Encompassing the top three floors of Boston’s iconic Prudential …More

View Boston, the city’s only observation deck, offers unrivaled 360-degree views of Boston’s breathtaking city skyline. Encompassing the top three floors of Boston’s iconic Prudential...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation
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$26
The Salem Witch Walk

Welcome to the Salem Witch Walk! You will enter the Enchanted Garden where the magic begins! With a: -Musical Light Show -Dragons -Cauldrons -Fog and …More

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Welcome to the Salem Witch Walk! You will enter the Enchanted Garden where the magic begins! With a: -Musical Light Show -Dragons -Cauldrons -Fog and...

1 hour
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$35
Best Historic Overview of Salem Walking Tour

The witch trials made Salem infamous, but there’s so much more. Explore Salem’s critical role in the American Revolution, how it led the great Age …More

The witch trials made Salem infamous, but there’s so much more. Explore Salem’s critical role in the American Revolution, how it led the great Age...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.5 (124)
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$30
Black Cat Ghostly Night Tour in Salem

Voted the Number One Ghost Tour in America for 2026 by USA Today's "10 Best"! Our evening tour is an eerie experience not to be …More

Voted the Number One Ghost Tour in America for 2026 by USA Today's "10 Best"! Our evening tour is an eerie experience not to be...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$30
Salem Witch Trials, Ghosts and History Walking Tour

Walk Salem's most haunted streets and uncover the fascinating true story of the 1692 witch trials — told the way only a lifelong local of …More

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Walk Salem's most haunted streets and uncover the fascinating true story of the 1692 witch trials — told the way only a lifelong local of...

120 to 135 minutes Free Cancellation
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$28
Best of Martha's Vineyard 3 hour Full-Island Tour

Perfect tour to see all six towns on Martha's Vineyard in 3 hours, and to stop and get out to see the the beautiful seaport …More

Perfect tour to see all six towns on Martha's Vineyard in 3 hours, and to stop and get out to see the the beautiful seaport...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$65
Boston Harbor Sightseeing Cruise

Cruise around Boston Harbor on classic 1920s-style Yacht Northern Lights. Relax in the indoor grand salon area or venture to the top, outdoor deck for …More

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Cruise around Boston Harbor on classic 1920s-style Yacht Northern Lights. Relax in the indoor grand salon area or venture to the top, outdoor deck for...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$46
Boston Architectural Landmarks & History Tour with Photo Tips

Boston’s architectural history is spread across several neighborhoods—this small-group walking tour links Back Bay, the Public Garden, and Beacon Hill with commentary from a Boston …More

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Boston’s architectural history is spread across several neighborhoods—this small-group walking tour links Back Bay, the Public Garden, and Beacon Hill with commentary from a Boston...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (114)
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$55
Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Bunker Hill and USS Constitution

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

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

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$79
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