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If you are traveling to Beantown for the first time and you are looking for fun things to do in Boston, the city is home to many attractions such as the Museum of Science, Freedom Trail, Boston whale watching and popular festivals such as the Boston Jazz Festival.
Fun Things to do in Boston: Outdoor Activities
There are plenty of things to do in Boston in the outdoors all year-round to keep you busy.
* If you are looking to enjoy water activities, picnicking and camping, the Harbor Islands national park is a beautiful place where you can soak in natural beauty and explore the wildlife.
* If you are into water sports, Cochituate State Park is a popular park home to three lakes where you can enjoy boating and windsurfing.
Summer and Autumn
* In the summer months, Revere Beach is home to fun events such as the New England Sand Sculpting Invitational and concerts on the beach.
* In the autumn months, the city of Boston is a great place to be and admire the gorgeous fall foliage.
Places such as Boston Common and the Public Garden, located in the center of Boston, are two popular places to experience Boston’s fall foliage without having to go to other parts of New England.
Fun Things to do in Boston: Cultural Attractions
Museums
* Blue Hills Trail side Museum, located on Canton Avenue, is home to indoor and outdoor exhibits where you can explore native wildlife.
* Boston Children's Museum is home to interactive exhibits on early childhood development such as the New Balance Climb, Science Playground and Hall of Toys.
* Museum of Science is a fascinating place that features exhibits on science and the popular 3-dimensional film ‘Catch Bugs!’.
Festivals
* The Boston Jazz Festival, held in late September, is one of the most popular festivals in New England that brings together local and global artists.
* Boston Wine Festival, held at the Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf, is a great place to see rare types of wine and enjoy some lovely dinners and tastings.
* Great Boston Kite Festival, held in mid-May at Franklin Park, is one of the most popular fun things to do in Boston where the whole family can enjoy a fun day out.
Fun Things to do in Boston: Nightlife
If you are looking to enjoy a fun night out in Boston, Lansdowne Street and Kenmore Square are home to a variety of bars and nightclubs all within close distance of each other.
Two of the most popular nightclubs include Axis and Avalon. If you are looking for somewhere to lounge Bill's Bar and Lounge is a great place to be.
A popular place to enjoy live music is the MaMa Kin.
Fun Things to do in Boston: Shopping
Boston’s shopping scene is home to a variety of outlets which include:
* Newbury Street is home to specialty shops and boutiques.
* Filene's Basement is a great outlet where you can get last seasons’ fashion at the fraction of their retail price.
* Downtown Crossing is home to department stores.
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