American history can come alive for children when they visit Boston. From Old North Church to the USS Constitution, Boston has played a significant role in United States history. In selecting a hotel for your family's visit, consider one that is located near at least one of Boston's many historic family attractions.
Hotel Commonwealth is a family-friendly boutique hotel located in downtown Boston near many family attractions. The hotel has a family concierge to help with planning family-friendly activities around Boston and offers family vacation packages that feature a behind the scenes tour of Fenway Park and a trip to Franklin Park Zoo. Among suggested family attractions are Fenway Park, New England Aquarium, the Boston Children's Museum and the Boston Esplanade Fourth of July Gala. Dining is available in the Island Creek Oyster Bar Restaurant, and families can bring along family pets.
Hotel Commonwealth
500 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
617-933-5000
hotelcommonwealth.com
The Back Bay Hotel, located by the Charles River in the former headquarters of the Boston Police Department, is within distance of many of the city's tourist attractions. The hotel offers the Family Autumn Getaway Package, featuring tickets to the Museum of Science and the New England Aquarium. Family attractions include the Boston Opera House, the Isabella Gardner Museum, the Wang Center Theatre, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum and the Boston Freedom Trail. Families can dine at the hotel's Stanhope Grille or venture out to nearby restaurants such as Legal Seafoods and O Sushi.
The Back Bay Hotel
350 Stuart Street,
Boston, MA 02116
617-266-7200
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Omni Parker House, a landmark hotel, is located in downtown Boston on the Freedom Trail. It is one of America's oldest operating hotels and offers special family vacation packages. These packages include the Wet-n-Wild Aquarium Package which includes tickets to the New England Aquarium & the IMAX Theatre, and the American Girl Package which includes a trip the American Girl store and an American Girl Doll Floral Flip Chair to take home. The Omni Sensational Kids Program informs parents about the top family attractions in the area and provides many activities for children. Local family attractions include the Children's Museum, the Salem Witch Museum, Bunker Hill Monument and the Concord Science Museum. On-site dining is available in the hotel's Parker Restaurant.
Omni Parker House
60 School Street
Boston, MA 02108
617-227-8600
omnihotels.com
