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Boston for older kids

Teens and tweens can be tough to please. No fear. Here are some activities that you and your "too-cool-for school" kids can do for fun in the city. You'll be the hippest parent around yet.
Great Brook Farm State Park
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Farm-fresh cones

Globe Magazine staffer Lylah M. Alphonse took her five kids to Great Brook Farm State Park in Carlisle to pet farm animals and eat ice cream.
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20 family outings for under $50
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20 family outings for under $50

Who said vacationing has to be expensive, and that staying around home is boring? Visit these local hot spots with your family.
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And a child shall lead them

"The Simpsons." Harry Nilsson. Mr. Rogers. Globe writers share what they learned to appreciate by seeing through the eyes of a kid.
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Nine quirky shops for kids

Snag your kids some too-cool-for-school kicks and t-shirts at Bird by Bird in Central Square. See our roundup of local kids toy and clothing stores.
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The rise of family camps

For parents who are game for a little more adventure, family camps offer lots of rewards.
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A trip to the MIT Museum

Meet sociable robots, learn about holograms, and dissect DNA at this Cambridge museum.
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Children's classes

No, we're not talking about school. Enroll your kids in a cooking, ballet, or Spanish class to keep them physically and mentally fit.
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