Boston is city with an abundance of diverse activities. Although many are only for those 21 and over, or more suited for the middle-aged crowd, there are plenty of ways for teens to pass the time in the city. Some of the best things to do for teenagers in Boston include sports, shopping, and activities that are both entertaining and educational.
The New England Aquarium has many features that make it appealing to a teenager visiting Boston. The location of this state-of-the art facility is among some of the most historic buildings in the country. Along with many sea life exhibits, the aquarium has its own IMAX theater with a screen that is 65 feet by 85 feet. Here teenagers can see both science-based films and mainstream action or sci-fi films in 3-D. The New England Aquarium also offers harbor boat trips and other educational activities. It opens at 9 a.m. every day and closes between 5 and 7 p.m., depending on the day and season.
New England Aquarium?
1 Central Wharf
Boston, MA 02110
617-973-5200?
neaq.org
For sports-loving teenagers, a tour of Fenway Park is an activity idea. Built in 1912, the ballpark was home to such Red Sox legends such as Babe Ruth and Ted Williams, so there is more than enough legend and history to fill the 50-minute walking tour. Each tour, led by an official guide, is on a first-come, first-serve basis and limited to 40 people. Although the baseball season is only six months long, the tours are year-round. When the stadium is not in use, the tours run every day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. When the Red Sox are playing a home game, however, tours end three hours before the game time.
Fenway Park Tours
4 Yawkey Way
Boston, MA 02215
617-226-6666
boston.redsox.mlb.com
Coolidge Corner Theatre has been a Boston mainstay since 1933 and is the only operating not-for-profit art deco theatre left in the city. Originally, Coolidge Corner Theatre was one of the main movie houses in town. Now, it focuses on independent cinema and movie classics. The theater has a reputation for showing quirky films and hosting animation festivals, which has made it quite popular among local teens and college students. It's open seven days a week and is easily reachable by the Green Line T streetcar.
Coolidge Corner Theatre
290 Harvard St.
Brookline, MA 02446
617-734-2501
coolidge.org
Teenagers are ubiquitous in Harvard Square. Situated right outside the grounds of Harvard University, the square covers two to three blocks. It's home to live street music, skateboarding and shopping. Teens can check out record stores such as Other Music and Newbury Comics inside \"The Garage\" mall. Down the street, Lizzy's, a teen-centric ice cream joint, offers up a place to indulge and relax. Harvard Square has a Red Line T subway stop of the same name, making it easy to reach.
Harvard Square
1400 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA?
617-864-6100?
harvardsquare.com
