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03/29/2011 07:31:09 PM · #1 |
Alright...my daughter's Girl Scout Troop wants to go to Boston this summer for three days two nights. We'd like to do this on the cheap if possible...but they've already said they want to sleep over at the Aquarium (which they can't do because it's currently closed for sleepovers). Since we can't do that they are thinking of spending the night at the zoo instead. However, both are very expensive.
Does anyone know of a way we can bring up to 19 Girl Scouts from second grade through 8th grade (plus four adults) to Boston cheaply?
And things to do too?
Last year we went to Bar Harbor Maine and that cost us just $300 for the 3-day 2-night stay. This Boston trip will be much more expensive...but it's what they want to do.
Any help would be appreciated. |
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03/29/2011 08:08:07 PM · #2 |
| Get a Boston CityPass for each. They'll run about $22 with coupon code "FSAV7" but you'll be able cover the Aquarium, Museum of Science, Skywalk Observatory and Museum of Natural History in three days. |
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03/29/2011 08:12:06 PM · #3 |
| Since it is scouts, you are much better off finding a campground in the Boston area (a bit more driving) but much better from a cost perspective. |
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03/29/2011 08:21:24 PM · #4 |
| What about the Boston Museum of Science sleep-over program? Do they still have that? |
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03/29/2011 08:24:02 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by DJWoodward:
What about the Boston Museum of Science sleep-over program? Do they still have that? |
They do still do that routinely - not sure if they do it every weekend though.... |
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03/29/2011 10:09:43 PM · #6 |
If you want inexpensive things to do:
Bunker Hill Monument and Museum. The monument is free to go up (donations are accepted) with great views of the city. 300 steps though so go when they have energy. Great place to get some pivotal history lessons.
The Custom House tower. At 2pm every day (except during inclement weather) you can go up to the 26th floor observation deck for a $3 donation, and you can go to the 25 floor to see the workings of the clock and the back of one of the faces.
USS Constitution and Cassin Young. The oldest commissioned warship in the Navy and a WWII ship. You can go on both.
If you think that they can handle it, the Freedom Trail goes through much of historic Boston, but it's a full day excursion. About 3 miles total, starts at the old Tea Party ship location and ends at the Bunker Hill Monument.
The Boston Common and Public Garden are good areas to picnic in and relax, and the Swan Boats are a nice ride, plus there is a set of statues that commemorates the story "Make Way For Ducklings".
If you want to cool down, there is a set of fountains right next to the Aquarium that kids can run through for some entertainment. Bring towels and there isn't anywhere nearby to change.
In South Boston, there is the Children's Museum. Easily accessible from downtown by foot.
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03/30/2011 05:35:06 AM · #7 |
| Thanks for the ideas. We've got a while to figure out what exactly to do...but the more ideas I have the better. |
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03/30/2011 06:06:49 AM · #8 |
| Watch the Red Sox win a baseball game. Watch the Celtics win a basketball game. Watch the Bruins win a hockey game. |
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03/30/2011 09:55:53 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by sempermarine:
Watch the Red Sox win a baseball game. Watch the Celtics win a basketball game. Watch the Bruins win a hockey game. |
If they are baseball fans, the Red Sox stadium tour is interesting. |
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03/30/2011 02:02:24 PM · #10 |
Depending on your dates, the Museum of Science overnight is tough to beat. the location is pretty great, and the next day you could take them up Beacon Hill, through Louisberg square to the State House, then over into the North End, Paul Revere's house and the Old North church, cross the bridge to the Charlestown Navy Yard to visit the USS Constitution. Thats about a 45 min. walk spread over the day.
If the swan boats are going in the garden when you go, it might be worth the half hour detour.
Message edited by author 2011-03-30 14:07:58. |
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03/30/2011 02:12:14 PM · #11 |
The Christian Science Monitor building has a really cool stained glass globe that is so big you walk into it. You enter below the equator and walk across a bridge. The countries are all different color stained glass. The political divisions are those that were in place between the 2 world wars.
Looking at the earth from the inside out is pretty cool, but the coolest part is the acoustics inside the globe. You can hear someone speaking on the opposite side better than someone standing right next to you.
There are displays of Pulitzer Prize winning photographs in the lobby.
One of the best kept secrets in Boston. |
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03/30/2011 07:53:20 PM · #12 |
| We were looking at the museum of science...but have to give them a call to find out how expensive they are. |
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03/30/2011 08:04:39 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by NathanWert:
We were looking at the museum of science...but have to give them a call to find out how expensive they are. |
It is about 50 bucks per person. |
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03/31/2011 09:16:41 AM · #14 |
Originally posted by sempermarine:
Watch the Red Sox win a baseball game. Watch the Celtics win a basketball game. Watch the Bruins win a hockey game. |
Now there is an optimist :-)
Waterfront around Chris Columbus park is cool for pics and lots of distractions for the kids on weekends in summer. |
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