No matter what time of year it is, Boston thrives with excitement and provides fun activities for residents and visitors of all ages and interests, especially for teenagers. Here, history-rich streets are lined with museums, shopping, restaurants and arts centers that inform, entertain and inspire. Whether they live or vacation here, teenagers can always find something fun to do in Boston.
Home of the Boston Red Sox and the filming location of many movies, Fenway Park offers sports enthusiasts year-round entertainment. In addition to attending baseball games, teenagers and their families can take guided tours of the historical ballpark to see all of its behind-the-scenes activities plus many pieces of old-school memorabilia. On game days, extended tours include watching the team pitch, hit and catch balls at batting practice.
The Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile pathway that pays tribute to Boston’s rich Revolutionary War history. Led by a tour guide, teenagers and their families visit 16 well-known historical sites along the trail including The Paul Revere House, The Boston Common, The Old North Church, USS Constitution, Bunker Hill Monument and Faneuil Hall. Various free and paid events occur throughout the year, and visitors may check The Freedom Trail’s website for a current list of shows, concerts and activities.
Located in Boston’s thriving waterfront area, the New England Aquarium displays scores of beautiful exotic fish, plants and other sea life in its many tanks and exhibits. Here, teenagers and their families can walk through many different exhibits including a rain forest and a multi-level ocean aquarium. For an additional fee, visitors can set out on a whale watching excursion from the Boston Harbor that lasts about three to four hours and guarantees whale sightings.
Open year round, the Prudential Center area is a collection of specialty clothing, book and department stores and trendy restaurants for both teenagers and their families. Also located here are various tour groups such as the unique Boston Duck Tour that takes visitors on an exciting trip around town on the road and through water. Located on the 50th floor of the Prudential Center building, the Skywalk Observatory provides a spectacular view of the Boston skyline from all angles, an exciting and educational experience for teenagers and their families.
