The city of Boston offers a great destination for a city break on the East Coast of the USA. Whether you are travelling alone, with friends, as part of a couple or a family you will be sure to find attractions and entertainment to fill your days and nights during your stay.

Family fun in Boston

Beantown, as it is known locally after the traditional local dish of Boston Baked Beans, is a great choice for family holidays offering a great selection of distractions and amusements that kids will enjoy. Popular choices include:

• The Boston Children’s Museum: Exhibits here are both interactive and educational, offering young visitors insights into areas such as science, culture and health.
• Franklin Park Zoo: Located in 72 acres of the city’s Franklin Park the zoo is all that you expect it to be and more. Take the opportunity to view lions, tigers, gorillas and more from a safe distance, or get up close and personal with traditional farm animals such as goats and sheep at the dedicated petting zoo.
• New England Aquarium: This wonderful aquatic venue offers families the chance to learn a lot about the marine environment and its inhabitants. See dolphins, sharks, rays and octopuses on a tour of the facility or take a family class specially designed to help you enthusiasts learn about under sea life.

Attractions in Boston

Groups, couples and individuals will find plenty to keep them occupied on a visit to the city of Boston. Some attractions to consider include:

• Cheers: The iconic bar that was the setting for the long running sitcom starring Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson is a big favourite with visitors tot he city. Choose between two locations – the original bar from the TV series sits at 84 Beacon Street, or visitors can opt for the replica bar with its authentic familiar feel at the Faneuil Hall Marketplace.
• John F Kennedy Presidential Museum and Library: This facility is a fascinating look into the life of America’s most famous 20^th Century president. Explore exhibits on the events that defined a presidency – from the Cuban Missile Crisis to the Space Program.
• Samuel Adams Brewery: An iconic Boston Brand, Samuel Adams beer is synonymous with the city and visitors can take the opportunity to tour the brewery where it is made, perhaps picking up a few shippable souvenirs at the same time.
• Fenway Park: Boston is the home of America’s oldest Major League baseball stadium at Fenway Park. The home of the Red Sox is an icon of Americana and visitors wanting to experience the soul of the city will find it here on game nights.
• Harbour Islands National Park: No visit to Boston is complete without a trip to the harbour that hosted the famous Boston Tea Party. Once here, why not spend the day exploring the 34 islands that make up the Harbour Islands National Park. Take a ferry ride from Long Wharf North for a fabulous perspective on the beautiful Boston Skyline.