What are some fun activities in Boston for my teenage bro?
I’ll second the Museum of Science. Right on the green line, and even though lots of the exhibits are a bit out-of-date, it was one of my favorite things while I was in college (and after). I’m pretty sure I went there every year. Don’t miss the lightning show (this is vital; check the schedule). I wasn’t much of a “tourist” when I was 17, so I’d say just take him through the Common on the way to the T, maybe to Quincy Market for lunch (yeah, it’s awful, I know, but it’s an experience!). I think part of the charm of Boston is just traipsing around the city without any particular aim, actually; it’s just so walkable. (Oh, or take him to Hooters if he hasn’t got one at home; it’s terrible, of course, but teenagers love Hooters. It’s right next to the Fleet BankNorth TD Garden Brought to You By Chase Manhattan HSBC Center.
