Best Attractions in Boston | 2015 Editors’ Choice Awards

Looking for fun in Beantown? You won’t have to look far! Read our picks for the best attractions in Boston for 2015.

BEST BOSTON MEMENTOS MAKE WAY FOR DUCKLINGS STORE, Boston The classic children’s book has its very own shop, run by Adam and Jamie Hirsch, the duo behind Harvard Square’s Curious George store. Find children’s books by hometown authors, plush storybook characters, and literary-themed kids’ clothes—particularly those with duckling motifs. 8 North Market Building, Faneuil Hall. 617-573-9888; makewayforducklings.com BEST HISTORICAL LANDMARK JOHN F. KENNEDY MUSEUM, Boston 2015 is a banner year for the museum, with the arrival of 500 hours of restored historical footage and the adjacent Edward M. Kennedy Institute. There’s also a new exhibit devoted to Jacqueline Kennedy’s years in the White House, highlighted by her own narration and never-before-seen artifacts. Columbia Point. 617-514-1600; jfklibrary.org BEST OUTDOOR STROLL ROSE F. KENNEDY GREENWAY, Boston There are many things to love about this 15-acre public park: rotating public-art installations,an old-fashioned carousel ($3 a spin), seasonal outdoor markets, and plenty of food trucks, to name a few. This year, Boston Public Market will arrive to anchor this lush landmark, offering fresh produce from local farmers, grab-and-go meals, and cooking demonstrations by noted chefs. rosekennedygreenway.org HISTORIC HIGHLIGHT – BEST INDIE HANGOUT THE BRATTLE THEATRE, Cambridge (1949) In a changing Harvard Square, the age-old Brattle endures, showing a blend of obscure, indie, and foreign films. Quirky authors and f ilmmakers such as David Lynch often appear for readings and screenings. You can almost smell the pipe smoke of bygone intellectuals. 40 Brattle St. 617-876-6837; brattlefilm.org BEST PLACE TO GEEK OUT THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE, Boston A rite of passage for generations of children, the museum recently introduced an immersive 4-D movie hall that simulates sensory effects like rain, snow, and earthquakes. There are films for adventurers, like Planet Earth: Shallow Seas, plus kid-friendly f licks like Happy Feet. (Sorry, no Frozen yet.) 1 Science Park. 617-723-2500; mos.org BEST WAY TO SIGHTSEE FREEDOM TRAIL RUN, Boston Finally, a way to take in Boston’s sights while increasing your heart rate. On the 5K, two-hour guided course, you’ll catch your breath at landmarks including the Old North Church and the USS Constitution. Wind down with a ferry from Charlestown back to Long Wharf. Jct. Park & Tremont Sts. 617-398-0611; freedomtrailrun.com

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