It's been quite a few years since I went to Boston Harbor, but it was still a very memorable trip. I took my daughter to the New England Aquarium which is right on the wharf. This aquarium is one of the best I have ever been to and they recently added a Harbor Walk and a new fur seal enclosure that is outside.
The penguin exhibit was one of our favorites. We could seem them from the first level and we could also walk up the circular walkway and see them from above as we moved on to another level in the aquarium. They were insanely playful and put on a great show.
We this beautiful Manta Ray along with many other species of fish. The way the tanks are set up it is easy to see any number of species swimming by. We could have stayed there for hours waiting to see what came around the corner next.
It was especially interesting for us both to see this Nurse Shark up so close and personal.
Chloe's favorite part was waiting for Myrtle the Turtle. She is a beautiful sea turtle and they have a special waiting spot a the top of the aquarium where people can come and watch her being fed. There is a keeper there that helps tell the history of sea turtles. It is a crowd pleaser.
Along with the usual sights at the aquarium, children can play in tide pools which allow them some hands on action with sea life. It is definitely a great adventure and worth the trip.
After we finished with the aquarium we walked over to Simon's IMAX Theatre for a 3D showing of under sea life.
Let's just say it was a hit.
A short walk away through several parks and fountains you can get to Faneuil Hall Marketplace which is also home to the famous Quincy Marketplace. This place is teaming with people....tourists, locals, street performers, musicians, acrobats, and vendors. There are shops inside and out. There is food for any type of appetite.
They also have historical tours of Boston that pick up in this area of the wharf and will drop you off at places that forged our country. When you are done investigating you can wait for the next trolley and move on to a new location. We sadly didn't have enough energy to get through that portion, but I would surely go back and see it again. Have fun!
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