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

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...
$46

Forest Lore Tour
Unlike any walking tour in Salem, the Forest Lore Tour takes you outside the heart of downtown and into one of the few remaining wild...
$43

Recognized by Yelp as Massachusetts #1 food tour in 2025! Locally owned by Boston native. Specialize in award-winning best eats, culinary education, and history. Part...
$125

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...
$55

***Please read the entire description before purchasing. 3 mile Walk and doesn’t end near start location *** Come celebrate Disney's blockbuster, Hocus Pocus! Starring Better...
$50

A true sea food lover never settles for just samples. Enjoy a FULL SIZE Lobster Roll at one of four Sit-Down stops on this unique...
$179

Cape Cod Mayflower Trolley Tour
Tour Provincetown aboard our authentic Trolleys featuring the history of the Mayflower's first landing, the development of our famous art colony, the beauty of the...
$40

No Costumes! No Yelling! No Huge Tour Group! Just the best in learning about Boston. Experience the history, architecture and culture of Boston wrapped in...
$30

Boston's role in the fight to end legalized slavery is linked by the Black Heritage Trail in historic Beacon Hill. This pedestrian path is best...
$35

Boston Harbor Brunch Cruise
Enjoy a delicious 2-hour brunch cruise and take in historic sights along the water including Castle and Deer Island, Spectacle Island, Long Island, Lovells Island,...
$106

Immerse yourself in the real-life stories of real pirates! Featuring Black Sam Bellamy – one of the youngest most successful pirates of all time, and...
$22

See THREE AREAS on our Walking Tour: The Freedom Trail Downtown, Beacon Hill and Back Bay! No Costumes! No Huge Groups! Enjoy Boston's history, vibrant...
$45

The tour starts on the MIT campus, where you will follow your guide to learn about the school's history, famous pranks, inventions, and much more!...
$52

It's America's Founding story! Plimoth Patuxet Museums is a living history museum that tells the story of the historic events of America's founding story: the...
$35

Experience Boston like never before with Boston Sightseeing, where our double-decker open-top buses offer unparalleled views above the bustling streets. We're dedicated to delivering top-tier...
$48

Enjoy the Boston skyline with Boston's Signature Lunch Cruise - perfect for family sightseeing, lunch dates, and more. Enjoy our delicious lunch buffet, cocktails, wine,...
$79

Go City's All-Inclusive Pass is the best Boston pass if you're looking for an easy-to-use, flexible way to explore the city whilst also saving money....
$79

Cruising year-round from Rowes Wharf, the sleek and modern Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey is the perfect setting for celebrating with friends, connecting with colleagues,...
$138

The Story of Boston told on the Freedom Trail differs from all other Freedom Trail offerings in that it covers not only our celebrated Revolutionary...
$5

Guides in authentic colonial dress will immerse you in colonial Massachusetts, where events that occurred on the Lexington Green 250 years ago changed the course...
$15

