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May 21 2013

Family-Friendly Tent Camping Near Boston

Things to do with kids: Family-Friendly Tent Camping Near Boston

Mommy Poppins Boston and the Appalachian Mountain Club’s Kids Outdoors Boston are excited to bring you a new series of guest blog posts on getting outdoors as a family. Kids Outdoors is a free online community for families filled with ideas on close-to-home outdoor activities in the Boston area and expert advice on how to get started. Each month “Outdoors with Kids Boston” author and local mom, Kim Foley MacKinnon, will have new tips and picks for you – enjoy!

Camping out is one of summer’s greatest pleasures. Finding a campsite, setting up the tent, roasting marshmallows, snuggling down in sleeping bags—it’s all a wonderful family adventure. But when you’re a parent with young kids who haven’t camped before or you’ve only got the weekend, you may want to stick close to home.

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May 5 2013

Celebrate Mother's Day with Kids - 3 Great Day Trips from Boston

Things to do with kids: Celebrate Mother's Day with Kids - 3 Great Day Trips from Boston

Why not make Mother’s Day a whole weekend celebration? On Sunday, you’ll want to be in town for the One Family Music Festival (presented by us, Mommy Poppins Boston!), but Saturday would be the perfect day for a family adventure. Take a break from your routine and bring the kids along for one of these three day trips that that are good for little ones, but are really for Mom – because you totally deserve it!

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Feb 24 2013

Day Trips and Weekend Getaways

Day Trips and Weekend Getaways

Have a day or two to get away with the family? One of the best things about living around Boston is the multitude of options for day trips and weekend getaways.

Like hiking or skiing? We've got that, in the mountains of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine or Vermont. The beach? From Cape Cod to the coast of Maine to western Mass, oceans, bays, and lakes beckon. Cultural options? Cities like Portland, Springfield and Providence and living history venues like Plimoth Plantation and Sturbridge Village are all an easy one to two hours from Boston. 

To help with your planning, we've compiled a list of great day trip and weekend getaway ideas here in New England for you and your family. Enjoy these mini stay-cation ideas and have fun making memories! And if you're looking for more ideas, be sure to visit our New York, Connecticut, New Jersey and Long Island sites, too!

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Aug 6 2012

15+ Summer Day Trips for Boston Area Kids and Families

Things to do with kids: 15+ Summer Day Trips for Boston Area Kids and Families

By mid August, summer camp is often winding down, the family vacation is just a memory, and back to school is still a few weeks away. Restless kids and free, unstructured time can leave parents looking for things to do.

Day trips can be the perfect diversion - venture out to explore new territory, and return home in time to sleep in the comfort of your own bed (no hotel expense, either!). We’ve rounded up more than 15 places in Massachusetts that are all at the most two hours from downtown Boston. If your family has a favorite day trip to go with kids, please add to our list in the comments section, below.

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Jul 30 2012

Martha's Vineyard with Kids: 40 Top Things to Do on a Martha’s Vineyard Summer Family Vacation

Things to do with kids: Martha's Vineyard with Kids: 40 Top Things to Do on a Martha’s Vineyard Summer Family Vacation

Martha's Vineyard is a place out of time. Celebrities, and even presidents, vacation there quietly side by side with ordinary folks. Elegant boutiques huddle next to rusty fish shacks. You won't find water parks or go karts, but there's still plenty to do with kids on this island off the coast of Cape Cod. Many of the highlights of your stay will be the local events that bring the community together. Or you may just choose to enjoy the beaches and lick ice cream from the local ice cream shack. Either way you'll have a great time.

Here are the best things to do on a family vacation on Martha's Vineyard:

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