Boston Things To Do: The New England Aquarium consistently ranks as one of the best places to visit in New England. It is a prominent fixture on the city’s waterfront, and a popular attraction for visitors young and old. The aquarium houses 20,000 animals from 600 species of aquatic life.

Exhibits include the centerpiece Giant Ocean Tank, which consists of a living Caribbean coral reef. There is a penguin exhibit, freshwater fish gallery, shark and ray tank, and daily presentations, making it a fun day trip or venue for a children’s birthday party