Fodor's Around Boston with Kids, 1st Edition: 68 Great Things to Do Together (Around the City with Kids) [Paperback]

Lisa Oppenheimer (Author)

Book Description

Series: Around the City with Kids | Publication Date: November 14, 2000

Fodor's Around Boston with Kids "Designed to lure even the crankiest young tourists to sites of interest...with a nod toward grown-up sensibilities, too." -- Good Housekeeping

Plan 68 great days with kids in a flash! For this smart, cheerful little book, Fodor's parent-experts have hand-picked 68 simply fabulous things to do around the city with a child in tow. It's a perfect idea book for every city parent and grandparent, and indispensable for families on vacation.Each book focuses on 68 terrific ideas for family days -- check out the table of contents for specifics!Written by parents who live in the cities they cover, these books are smart about what kids like -- and about what
parents need.All the details for planning are included: addresses, phone numbers, admission prices, and age-appropriateness."Hey Kids!" info boxes provide fun facts and interesting trivia about the destination."Kid-Friendly Eats" features recommend two or three places to grab a bite to eat nearby.The cool "Games" section will keep everyone happily occupied on the road or while waiting in line.Colorful graphics and flip art that animates as you turn the pages -- fun for both parents and kids.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Directed to parents but benefiting the whole family, Fodor's new series of books aimed at entertaining kids in major cities will be a welcome addition to requisite maps and travel itineraries. Each of the seven books features 68 activitiesAoutdoors and inAall of which get a spread, and each has a flip book feature in the lower right-hand corner that relates to the city (e.g., New York City has a Statue of Liberty torch that morphs into an ice cream cone). Around Boston with Kids: 68 Great Things to Do Together by Lisa Oppenheimer, for instance, covers historic sites like Fanueil Hall as well as a tour of Fenway Park for baseball fans. The six other cities in the series are: Around Chicago with Kids by Nancy Maes; Los Angeles also by Oppenheimer; Miami by Jen Karetnick; New York City by Mindy Bailin; San Francisco by Clark Norton; Washington, D.C. by Kathryn McKay. ( Feb.)
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Fodor's Around Boston with Kids "Designed to lure even the crankiest young tourists to sites of interest...with a nod toward grown-up sensibilities, too." -- Good Housekeeping

Plan 68 great days with kids in a flash! For this smart, cheerful little book, Fodor's parent-experts have hand-picked 68 simply fabulous things to do around the city with a child in tow. It's a perfect idea book for every city parent and grandparent, and indispensable for families on vacation.Each book focuses on 68 terrific ideas for family days -- check out the table of contents for specifics!Written by parents who live in the cities they cover, these books are smart about what kids like -- and about what
parents need.All the details for planning are included: addresses, phone numbers, admission prices, and age-appropriateness."Hey Kids!" info boxes provide fun facts and interesting trivia about the destination."Kid-Friendly Eats" features recommend two or three places to grab a bite to eat nearby.The cool "Games" section will keep everyone happily occupied on the road or while waiting in line.Colorful graphics and flip art that animates as you turn the pages -- fun for both parents and kids.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Fodor's Travel Publications; 1 edition (November 14, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679004602
• ISBN-13: 978-0679004608
• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,237,488 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Discover Lots of Things to Do, February 16, 2001

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This review is from: Fodor's Around Boston with Kids, 1st Edition: 68 Great Things to Do Together (Around the City with Kids) (Paperback)

I love this book. Even though I've lived in Boston for thirteen years, four of those as a parent, I had never heard of many of the places in this book. Of the 68 things listed, we had only done or visited 18 (yes, I counted). I had heard of, or intended to do several of the other listed things, and now have a great resource at my fingertips with all the pertinent info. I find the Kid-Friendly Eats suggestions extremely helpful in planning what to bring (snacks or no snacks?). I've had this book in my bag the past week, and on my subway commute to work I've enjoyed reading it. Many things listed seem a bit old yet for my four year old, but perfect for her 10 year old half-brother. Even her Dad, a native of the area who has lived here almost 50 years didn't know about some of the out-of-town listings !

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a great planning aid for the whole family, August 28, 2002

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This review is from: Fodor's Around Boston with Kids, 1st Edition: 68 Great Things to Do Together (Around the City with Kids) (Paperback)

This family-oriented tour book is easy to use and a valuable resource, with lots of helpful information packed into each two-page spread, including a description of the attraction, address, phone number, admission prices, hours and recommended ages, interesting facts and nearby restaurants.

The 68 attractions include old favorites (Fanueil Hall, Franklin Park Zoo, Make Way for Ducklings Tour) as well as new (Pirate Adventure, Purgatory Chasm, Plaster Fun Time) in both indoor and outdoor settings. This is a quick read and an invaluable resource for families who live near Boston or plan to visit.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Recent Reviews of the best places to take the kids!, November 25, 2000

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Michelle LaRowe - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fodor's Around Boston with Kids, 1st Edition: 68 Great Things to Do Together (Around the City with Kids) (Paperback)

This book is a current reference guide to the great places to take the kids in and around Boston, MA. Not only does it give the well known favorites like the Children's Museums but it features less known places that are well worth the visit. The giant corn maze that you can try to escape from, imaginaiton works, a hidden treasure, and lots of other gems are featured in this book. Each attraction has prices, contact information, hours of operation, great eats that are near by, and other helpful information to make your day a success. A must have for parents, care givers and anyone who needs great places to take the kids!