Cape Cod, fun place for kids and adults. Lots of beaches. And do not miss one or more Cape League Baseball games - a home team in most of the Cape towns. College athletes play in a summer league -- $2.00, can't beat it.
History: Heritage Plantation in Sandwich, Fort Hill in Eastham, Seashore National Park.
On the way: Old Sturbridge Village off I-90 mid-Massachusetts, Old Plimouth Plantation in Plymouth, and Mayflower Ship in Plymouth ...
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute -- and OceanQuest in Falmouth takes kids on a research vessel out into the ocean and investigates sea critters. Educational, but fun.