Faneuil Hall is one of Boston's most popular tourist attractions. The cobblestone-paved marketplace is as bustling with activity now as it was back when Sam Adams was first rallying Bostonians to the cries of revolution. Originally a center for merchant commerce, Faneuil Hall is a center for shopping, restaurants and street performers, including musicians, jugglers, magicians and live statue entertainers. For a family-friendly dining experience, try the Cheers restaurant in Quincy Market, named for the popular '80s sitcom of the same name. For a taste of local Boston flair and flavor, visit the popular Durgin Park, a place where the waitresses spoon out baked beans and slap Yankee pot roast on your table with a spirited remark that you won't find at many eating establishments.
While many comedy clubs cater to an adult-only crowd, the Improv Asylum is as accessible for teenagers as it is for adults and can serve as a nice follow-up to a day of visiting historic sites. The improvisational comedy sketches can include anything from song and dance routines to skits constructed from audience suggestions. Located on Hanover Street in Boston's North End, the Improv Asylum is steps away from some of the best Italian food in the city. A trip to the famous Mike's Pastry after dinner should be a priority.
Ted Williams. Carlton Fisk. Jim Rice. No trip to Boston is complete without a trip to the place where these and other great baseball players were made famous--Fenway Park. Tickets can be found on game days at the ticket office, but can sometimes be difficult to obtain due to the die-hard loyalty of Red Sox fans. If the Sox are on the road, you can schedule a guided tour of America's oldest ballpark. Make a stop at Jillian's, a multilevel entertainment complex that houses big screen televisions, pool tables and bowling lanes.
