My adventure in Boston, Massachusetts was packed with history, fun attractions, and amazing food! From walking part of the Freedom Trail to visiting the New England Aquarium and celebrating Independence Day, I had such a great time exploring this famous city.

Walking the Freedom Trail

One of the first things I did in Boston was walk a few miles of the Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile path that takes you through 16 historic landmarks from the American Revolution.

🏛️ History lessons along the way – The Freedom Trail goes through Boston Common, the oldest public park in the U.S., and Boston Public Garden, where we saw the famous Make Way for Ducklings statues! I loved stopping to see the ducklings because it was one of my favorite books as a kid.
🪦 Walking through a historic gravesite – I saw Paul Revere’s tombstone and other important historical figures who helped shape American history.

💙 Autism-Friendly Tip: The Freedom Trail can be busy and crowded, but walking early in the morning or on a weekday can make it more peaceful.

Visiting the New England Aquarium

The New England Aquarium was one of the coolest places I visited!

🐠 So many sea creatures! – I saw fish, turtles, stingrays, and even sharks!
🐧 Penguin exhibit – The penguins were so fun to watch as they waddled and swam.
🌊 A giant ocean tank – The aquarium has a huge tank that spirals up, filled with all kinds of sea life.

🎟️ Ticket Prices: $39 for adults, $30 for children (ages 3-11), and free for kids under 2.

💙 Autism-Friendly Tip: The aquarium can be loud and bright, so wearing sunglasses or noise-canceling headphones can help with sensory sensitivity.

Riding the Boston Carousels

Boston has two amazing carousels, and I got to ride both of them!

🎠 The Boston Common Carousel – A classic carousel in the middle of Boston Common, the city’s oldest park!
🎠 The Greenway Carousel – This carousel has unique hand-carved animals, inspired by real creatures found in New England.

💙 Autism-Friendly Tip: The Greenway Carousel is great because it’s slower-moving and less noisy than some other carousels.

Celebrating Independence Day in Boston

Since I was in Boston for July 4th, I got to see an amazing fireworks show!

🎆 Fireworks over the city – The bright colors in the night sky were incredible, and there were so many boats out on the water to watch the show.
🎶 Boston Pops performance – The Boston Pops Orchestra played music before the fireworks started, which made the night even more special.
🏨 A fancy celebration – We watched the fireworks from the rooftop of The Newbury Hotel, where we had dinner at Contessa, a fancy restaurant with amazing food!
🚔 Lots of security – Because it was such a big event, there were police officers and security everywhere to keep everyone safe.

💙 Autism-Friendly Tip: Fireworks can be loud, so bringing earplugs or noise-canceling headphones can help make the experience more enjoyable.

A Fun Memory at Fenway Park

⚾ A great spot for kids and families! – When I was little, I went to Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox!
🎟️ Affordable weekday games – Ticket prices are very reasonable for weekday games during the summer, making it a great place for families to enjoy a baseball game!
🏟️ So much history – Fenway is the oldest Major League Baseball stadium, and it’s a great place to experience the excitement of Boston sports!

💙 Autism-Friendly Tip: Daytime games are great for families because they tend to be less crowded and calmer than night games.

Trying Boston’s Delicious Food

Boston has amazing food, and I got to try some of its best dishes!

🍝 Pasta in the North End – We ate at Carmelina’s, a delicious Italian restaurant where the pasta is served in cool skillet pans! It was so rich and amazing.
🦞 Fresh lobster – I also tried lobster, one of Boston’s most famous foods, and it was so good. We walked to James Hook & Co. to try it! One of the best spots for a great lobster roll!

💙 Autism-Friendly Tip: If restaurants are too crowded or noisy, ordering takeout and eating in a quiet park is a great option!

Exploring Harvard University & The Harvard Bookstore

🎓 A visit to Harvard! – I walked around Harvard University, one of the most famous colleges in the world.
📚 Harvard Bookstore – This store had tons of books and fun Harvard gear like T-shirts and souvenirs.
📖 Where the Founder of Facebook studied – I learned that Mark Zuckerberg went to Harvard before creating Facebook!

💙 Autism-Friendly Tip: Harvard’s campus is quiet and relaxing, making it a great place to take a break from the busy city.

Walking Along the Charles River

🚶 Crossing the bridge – I walked over a beautiful bridge with an amazing view of the city.
🌊 Watching the river – The Charles River is a great place to sit, relax, and watch boats go by.

💙 Autism-Friendly Tip: The walkways along the river are peaceful and a great place to take a sensory break.

Shopping at Newbury Comics

One of my favorite stores in Boston was Newbury Comics! This shop is so much fun to browse. It’s located in Faneuil Hall Market area across the way from the Aquarium and the Boston Harbor.

📚 Books, toys, and action figures – This store had tons of cool collectibles and fun things to look at. So many cool toys and figures.
🎵 Music and comics – I found comics, records, and all kinds of fun pop culture items.

💙 Autism-Friendly Tip: Newbury Comics can be bright and colorful, but the fun selection of toys and books makes it a great stop!

Final Thoughts on My Boston Adventure

Boston was such a fun and exciting city to explore! I loved learning about history, eating great food, riding carousels, visiting Fenway Park, and celebrating the Fourth of July with fireworks.

Would I visit again? Yes! There’s so much more to see, and I can’t wait to go back.

Until next time!

💙 Avery