South End residents delight in this charming fenced in play area. On Boston's hotter days, residents swear this little alcove area is 10 degrees cooler. A little area that people may not know about, the garden atmosphere, benches, fountain and brick surface makes it a nice stop on your way to Peters Park. also known as Bradford street park or the splash park at Bradford St. It has a sprinkler and fountain , the kids love to play there and keep cool.

After spending $5 million to completely renovate its 326 rooms, this Federal Reserve Building-turned-hotel maintains high standards of excellence with 2 elegant restaurants (Cafe Fleuri and the 4-star Julien), a health club, a heated indoor pool, and radios that greet guests with relaxing music as they enter their rooms. Though recently taken over by new management, not much has changed since this regal building was Le Meridien Boston. Regular rates begin at $295 and go up to $450, depending on amenities and the season; suites run $550-2000. Book Commencement at least 6 months in advance. Take advantage of the hotel's VIB Program for Very Important Babies and their families. The program ensures that families have the important necessities upon arrival, from pre-ordered baby food to unlimited Huggies to special soaps and shampoos just for babies to use of a stroller. Older siblings receive cereal boxes that are great for snacking and a book and city guide filled with puzzles, games, and coupons. The package starts at $315 per room, per night, and is valid Fri-Sun (based on availability).

Lincoln Street Coffee is a locally owned gourmet coffeehouse in Newton Highlands, Massachusetts offering a variety of premium roasted coffees. Grown in rich soil under a partially shaded sun, Lincoln Street's coffee is harvested only when fully ripe and at the peak of flavor, roasted daily and freshly brewed with the utmost care. The owner Peter Meyer, had a successful fourteen-year career managing luxury hotels including The Ritz-Carlton, Marriott and The Hotel Commonwealth, before he opened this gourmet neighborhood coffee house in 2005. Peter makes sure that you will encounter a staff that has been thoroughly trained to make your gourmet coffee experience completely enjoyable. Whether visiting for a quick cup of coffee and breakfast on the way to work, a leisurely latte in the middle of the day with your child or a tasty ice cream in the evening, you will always be treated as a welcomed guest. Parents with children are always welcome! While you sip your gourmet coffee or tea, your kids can indulge in a hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and marshmallows. They offer many wholesome menu items for kids, including organic yogurt, peanut butter and jelly, granola and organic juices.
Lincoln Street Coffee's menu contains:

• Gourmet Coffee: Always freshly roasted and brewed every hour to preserve quality and taste. Large variety of organic coffees available. Ask about our coffees by the bag.
• Classic and Specialty Espresso Beverages: Finest gourmet organic espresso, farm fresh milk and all-natural flavored syrups.
• Tea, Hot Chocolate and Steamers: Gourmet black, green and herbal artisan teas or enjoy a cup of hot chocolate or a flavored steamer made with farm fresh milk.
• Sandwiches and Specialty Croissants: Freshly baked white wheat and rye, butter croissants and five varieties of bagels.
• Soups and Salads: Kettle Cuisine Soup served by the bowl with oyster crackers. Salads made with fresh mesculin mix topped with tomatoes, cucumbers and carrots. Also available with tuna, turkey, cheese, or hommus.
• Baked Goods: Large variety of baked goods including fresh New York H&H bagels, muffins, scones, croissants, danishes, fruit breads, coffee cakes, cookies, brownies, biscotti and more.
• 12 flavors of Richardson's farm fresh ice cream, 5 flavors of frozen yogurt

August Hours: Monday - Thursday: 7am - 6pm Friday: 7am - 7pm Saturday: 8am - 7pm Sunday: 8am - 5pm

‘The Hall’ at Patriot Place presented by Raytheon opened September 22, 2008. The Hall is a museum of the history of football in New England and home of the New England Patriots Hall of Fame.It's a fun place to visit for much is an educational, entertaining and interactive experience. Admission is Adults $10, Seniors and active Military $7, Children ages 5-12 $5 and children under 5 are FREE.

10 Chandler Street is a hub of human and animal activities! This is where the non-profit animal welfare organization, the Animal Rescue League of Boston is headquartered. You will find an animal shelter with dogs, cats, rabbits, small mammals, birds and the occasional reptile seeking homes. There is a behavior center to help with an unruly pet, obedience classes, an out-patient veterinary clinic, Boston Veterinary Care. Additionally, the Animal Rescue League of Boston has a police department working to prosecute cases of animal cruelty and neglect, as well as a very active rescue department which saves animals (wild and domestic) from all types of peril. The Animal Rescue League of Boston was established in 1899 by the forward thinking Anna Harris Smith. She was concerned with overworked horses and established kindness clubs for children to help create a kinder society. The Animal Rescue League of Boston likes to promote Anna's phrase: "Kindness Uplifts the World".

This large play area has safe and well maintained climbing structures, sandboxes, swing sets and open play areas, making this location very popular with youngsters and parents alike. After you've done Newbury Street, take the kids over to the Clarendon Street Playground. This is the spot where real city kids hang out. Inside the fenced and gated area, you'll find lots of playing possibilities. The equipment is fairly new and the playground is kept reasonably clean. Climbing is the big attraction; several structures invite children of all ages to test their muscles. There are slides (large and small), and bucket and sling swings, a sand area, and a tire swing. Free-use toys galore: Tonka trucks, riding toys and even a few plasma cars. The play surfaces are mostly sand. There is plenty of shade all day. For kids who need to run, the playground has a large open area where kids can play soccer, tag, or a small-scale game of baseball. Watch toddlers around the many steps that lead to this area - when they venture down alone, scraped arms and knees may ensue.
Clarendon street playground is celebrating it's 30th birthday on Monday September 29th 2008 4PM - all welcome for play.

There are two parts to this beach: Outer and Inner. Outer is for hanging out, Inner has clam beds, boats, kayaking and bird watching. From Wikipedia: Duxbury Beach is a beach in the town of Duxbury, Massachusetts. It is four miles long and is accessed by the Powder Point Bridge from Duxbury. It is a barrier beach, defined by sand dunes, rosa ragusa, and beach grass. It is 50 yards wide at some points, and is the sole land access to the villages of Saquish and Gurnet Point across the town line in Plymouth, the only land area where the two towns meet. The northern residential end is protected by an Army Corps Of Engineers concrete seawall. One of the first trans-Atlantic cables came ashore here at Rouse's Hummock, and the first call was made on it (to President James Garfield) by Naploeon III. It is the home of the former Gurnet Classic Beach Run. Piping plovers nest there, protected by the town's conservation officers. There is a town beach and a public beach. The north end is developed, while the southern end is marred only by an access road. Duxbury Beach suffers terribly in hurricanes and nor'easters. It is widely considered to be the focal point of damages in both The Blizzard of '78 and The Perfect Storm of 1991.

Building confident, happy, healthy, productive members of society. Elite Karate Fitness is dedicated to the highest quality of martial arts training. They are committed to continually enhancing their program to address exercise, drills, safety tips and a realistic approach to self-defense situations. Their motto is to “Build Confidence Through Achievement” and provide an environment conducive to positive relationships, fostering self-discipline and self-confidence and self-respect." The School's goals and policies speak for themselves: "At Elite Karate Fitness we aim to assist parents in enriching the lives of the young people in our communities. We believe failure to prepare is preparing for failure. Our goal is to help guide our students to the path of future success. We will use the Martial Arts “WAY” as a vehicle to drive home the timeless invaluable life lessons. This Martial Arts system will also equip you with the highest caliber practical techniques if you ever need to protect yourself in a potentially dangerous situation. Elite Karate Fitness does not use scare tactics. We believe in educating our youth and putting students on high alert while they are able to enjoy life. Positive reinforcement is used at all times. Nobody gets beat up or put down verbally, instead we build you up from within by encouraging you to try your best and as your self-esteem grows your inner beauty begins to reveal itself as a young person blossoms into a confident, happy, healthy productive member of society. These days it is difficult to find true heroes, children look up to a lot of negative role-models. Let us shine a light on this for their eyes to open and truly see for themselves. Get with the program. Elite Karate Fitness offers organized structured training for all ages and interests. Each month of the year we have a different lesson value such as character, integrity, confidence, speed, stamina, etc. as well as a different lesson of the week to compliment the monthly lesson theme. For example, the week before Halloween we will focus on Stranger Danger Awareness, the week of Halloween will be Safety Awareness week. May is National Fitness Month therefore we will focus heavily on the importance of fitness this month. Elite Karate Fitness is in tune with preparing our students for the real world that awaits them."

The Frog Pond is a Boston institution. A reflecting pool in the spring and fall of each year, a wading pool for youngsters in the Summer, and a skating rink in the winter. Picturesque, centrally located, with plenty of open space and a nearby playground. A perfect spot for some relaxation and fun with the family. More about the summer water feature: only 6 inches deep; ideal for toddlers seeking relief from the summer heat; a spray head provides a fountain of water that adds fun to the wading experience. In winter: a skating in Downtown Boston! The Frog Pond Skating Rink is open from November to mid-March with at least 100 days of seasonal skating.

Located on Copeland St. in Quincy, Harmony Cutz is a full service salon that caters to the whole family. Open Monday- Saturday, with special appointments on Sundays, walk ins are welcome. In an effort to be accommodating to families, there is a kid play area in the salon. Harmony Cutz offers everything from cuts and colors to waxing and extensions.