Neighborhood Guide: Fort Point & Seaport with the Family

Published on November 21, 2019 - Updated on November 21, 2019

How to spend time with the kids in Fort Point and Seaport.

When in Boston, visiting Fort Point and the Seaport – located side by side – is a must thanks to the wonderful Children's Museum and the best playground in the city, Martin’s Park at the Smith, which is one of our favorite places to burn off some energy. However, if you have a fire-truck-obsessed child then we also recommend stopping by the

Our beloved Martin’s Park has a giant pirate ship, slides, splash pad, rope climbing, and so much more – kids will love it. The playground is located right next to the Boston Children’s Museum, which is one of our favorite places to burn off some energy. However, if you have a fire-truck-obessed child then we also recommend stopping by the Boston Fire Museum.

For some good, kid friendly eats, head to Flour Bakery, we love them for both breakfast and lunch. Afterwards, to fill those sweet tooth cravings, Taiyaki – a really fun ice cream shop where the dessert comes in fish-shaped cones with unicorn horns and ears – is just a short walk away. (My boys love it!) If you’re looking for something less sweet, and with an adult beverage too, Trillium Brewery is another great option for food and drinks. We love it because it can get pretty busy and loud so there’s no need to silence your kids!

Afterwards, if you still feel like burning off some energy outside, check out the Harborwalk: A great place to walk, run, or let the kids ride their bikes or scooters. It’s also a great place to enjoy the lovely views of Boston. We highly recommend heading over to the steps of the Institute of Contemporary Art, which is a great place to sit and look out onto the harbor or just to climb up and down the stairs! Don’t forget, you can take a water taxi around the harbor or get off at one of the other stops to explore additional Boston neighborhoods.

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Thoughtfully captured by:

Jennifer de Merode

The Head of Accounting and Boston Ambassador, Jenny has been living in Boston for almost 10 years. Before Boston, she lived in Washington, DC for 8 years, and previous to that grew up on Long Island, NY. Along the way, she spent a few months in Amsterdam with her family biking all around and exploring that beautiful city! Jenny has always enjoyed being active - from organized sports to jogging, and of course, being in the garden as much as possible when the weather is cooperative. She tries to include her children in all of her active hobbies. With two toddler boys, ages 3 and 5, she and her husband spend their time discovering new places and things to do in the New England area. Spending time outdoors in all types of weather and encouraging her children to love all seasons is very important to her - and so is helping and encouraging others to do the same. Jenny and her family love spending time at the beach, traveling, taking walks and hikes, and of course, finding new playgrounds!