Uncovering the best of things to do with kids in Boston | My Secret Boston

Where to go, what to do, and how to do it cheap or free

Corey Hill, Brookline

do

High Life

A hilltop refuge for a picnic, a workout, and the view

Boston Cannons

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Stick It

A major-league sport that lets you drink on the field

eat

Tasty Freeze

Old-fashioned ice cream in up-to-date flavors

Curtis Hall Jamaica Plain

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Healthy Choice

Fitness at a fraction of the price

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Star Attraction

Go to Harvard and reach for the stars. Literally.

MBTA water ferry

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Ferry Tale

A great harbor cruise that's ridiculously cheap

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Pier-less

A hidden-away park with unparalleled city views

Boston Movie Tours

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Hollywood East

Boston’s movie magic unmasked

Battle of Lexington,

see

Friendly Fire

Witness the battle that started a country.

Roxbury history

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Shades of Gray

The real story of an overlooked 'hood

Faneuil Hall

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Secret Weapons

A military museum you never knew was there

shop

Phat Farm

There's something for everyone at Boston's last farm.

Martini Junction

see

Underground Railroad

A tiny rail stop as far off the beaten track as you can get

The Boston Militia women’s tackle football team

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Gridiron Girls

Football with a feminine twist

Robbins Farm Park and Playground

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Scene Better

Where your kids can shoot down a 50-foot slide while you admire the skyline