Boston
The Children's Museum of Boston .................................
617-426-8855
300 Congress St., Boston
www.BostonKids.org
Blow bubbles, roll golf balls, climb the two-story maze, explore
Arthur'sTM World, visit a real Japanese House, float your own
boat, truck into the construction zone, dress up, "shop" in the
grocery store and more. Hands-on fun for kids ages 0-10, and parents,
too! There's even a special area just for toddlers. An easy day-trip
to Boston's downtown waterfront, near South Station's T, Amtrack
and bus stops, as well as I-90/93. Open daily 10am-5pm, fridays
'til 9pm. Admission: $7 for kids 2-15 and seniors; $8 for adults;
$2 for one-year-olds; free for infants and Museum Members. Friday
nights 5-9, all visitors are only $1!
Franklin Park Zoo ..................................................
(617) 541-LION
One Franklin Park Road, Boston.
www.zoonewengland.com
Enter the Kalahari Kingdom, where lions rule. Watch zebra & ostrich
roam the grasslands of Bongo Congo. See snow leopards pounce.
Peek at prairie dogs in the Children's Zoo. Travel the Australian
Outback Trail. And more! Check out Zoo Encounter, offered hourly
from 10am-4pm on weekends & holidays during the spring and summer.
With Zoo Encounters, zookeepers will lead educational programs
for kids of all ages at various sections of the zoo. Admission:
Adults: $9.50, Srs: $8, Children (2-15): $5, Under 2: Free. Group
rates with advance reservation. The museum is open weekdays from
10am to 5pm and weekends/holidays from 10am to 6pm from April
1 through September 30. At all other times, the Museum is opened
daily from 10am to 4pm. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
The Freedom Trail ...
Due to its size, Boston is a very accessible city, but it may
be that its reputation as a walking city relies on the creation
of one of America's first historic walking tours, The Freedom
Trail. This is the perfect introduction to Colonial Revolutionary
Boston. This walking tour takes you to 16 historical sites in
the course of 2-3 hours & covers 2 1/2 centuries of America's
most significant past. A red brick or painted line connects the
sites on the Trail and serves as a guide. Since the past and the
present live alongside the Trail, you have the opportunity to
see the City as it truly is. Many visitors prefer to linger &
study the many exhibits, thus a full day or more can be devoted
to browsing along the Trail. Take a self-guided tour or one of
the many tours available through the National Park Service, which
begin every half hour from the park visitor center at 15 State
Street opposite the Old State House. Or if you prefer to ride,
you can pay for one of the trolley tours, which are unofficial
guided tours, but do go to many of the sites along the Trail and
allow you to disembark at selected stops. To find out more about
guided tours contact the Greater Boston Visitors and Convention
Bureaus.
The Museum of Science..............................................
617-723-2500
www.mos.org
Science Park, Boston, MA.
Marvel at over 600 permanent, hands-on exhibits & a dynamic roster
of traveling exhibits, Planetarium shows, Omni films, live presentations,
lectures, & more. Reserve your Planetarium & Omni tickets in advance
(especially in the summer) by calling 617-723-2500. Special events
throughout the year. Annual memberships available. Regular hours
are 9-5, Summer hours are 9-7, Fridays 9-9.
The New England Aquarium.........................................
617-973-5200
www.neaq.org
The New England Aquarium is much more than a place to see aquatic
life. Our focus is on raising people's awareness of the environment
through exhibits, education programs, public forums, and outreach
programs. Our work extends beyond Central Wharf, Boston to conservation
and research projects worldwide-from helping understand environmental
changes in Lake Victoria, Africa to saving the endangered Hector's
dolphin in New Zealand. It's an exciting time for us. We've just
opened a brand new west wing, and plans are well underway for
an IMAX theater and east wing that will more than triple our size
with exciting new exhibits and technology. Call for times and
rates. Group rates are available. Members are
admitted free.
Connecticut
The Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center
.................................................................................... 1-800-411-9671
110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket, CT.
www.pequotmuseum.org
Take an interactive journey back to the time when glaciers covered
the Eastern U.S. Learn how the first Native Americans migrated
to Southeastern Connecticut and established a culture and history
that still flourishes today. Stand face to face with a giant mastodon,
witness a caribou hunt from 11,000 years ago and see everyday
life in a 500 year old Indian village. Discover thousands of artifacts,
exhibits, 3-D computer interactives and dramatic films. Enjoy
seasonal celebrations, exhibits, educational and scientific programs,
and live entertainment year 'round. It's all here at the largest,
most innovative Native American museum in the country.
Nature's Art ..........................................................
860-443-GEMS
1650 Route 85, Oakdale, CT.
(About an hour from Providence.)
An interactive science and nature experience. See the most amazing
crystals and gems. Pan for gold! Something different that everyone
in the family will enjoy.
Project Oceanography................................................1-800-364-8471
Groton, CT.
www.oceanology.org
Participate in oceanographic expeditions aboard Enviro-Lab. Reservations.
Submarine Force Museum............................................1-800-343-0079
Groton, CT.
www.submarinemuseum.com
Dedicated to U.S. Submarine Force, hosts the USS Nautilus, the
first nuclear powered submarine.
Massachusetts
Davis' Farmland........................................................
978-422-6666
Redstone Hill, Sterling, MA
www.davisfarmland.com
Davis' Megamaze.......................................................
978-422-8888
www.davismegamaze.com
(Just one hour from Providence - take 146N to I-290E to I-190N.
Take exit 6 and follow the signs.) Awesome family fun! In farmland,
enjoy animial shows, rides, exhibits, special themed events and
lots and lots of interactive fun. In the Megamaze ... "Getting
lost is half the fun!" Grown-up love it as much as the kids do!
Edaville Railroad.......................................................
508-866-8190
South Carver, MA.
www.edaville.com
Ride our 5 1/2 mile narrow-gauge train, antique fire engine, carousel
and children's rides. Fly on Jumbo the elephant ride, explore
the museum, and more. Call for hours and admission.
New Hampshire
Story Land ..............................................................603-383-4186
Route 16, Glen, New Hampshire
www.storylandnh.com
Children's theme park with rides, shows, and much more. In the
White Mountains, 190 miles from Providence.
Canobie Lake Park......................................................603-893-3506
Rt. 93, Exit 2, Salem, N.H.
www.canobie.com
Amusement park with over 45 rides including 4 coasters, log flume,
steam train, rock climbing and more.
A Special Place in Rhode Island.......
Tiverton
Tiverton, 4-corners.
Stroll through this special area with quaint shops, art galleries,
and the best ice cream around. Don't miss the Mill Pond Shops,
just a little further down on the left.
Outdoor Fun
Spend the day at fogland Beach. Or visit the Ruecker Wildlife
Refuge (Sepowet Ave.) , with 1.5 miles of winding trails through
beautiful marsh and meadow. Follow Rt. 77 down and visit Pacht
Brook Tree Farm or Sakonnet Vineyards.
History and Nature
Visit Fort Barton (on Highland Rd.) and enjoy the view from the
observation tower. Hike the trails. And relish in all the quiet
beauty of the area.
Directions:
Take Rt . 195 to Rt. 24 South. Tiverton Exit, Left onto Rt.77.
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