Emily: Up for a wet-and-wild thrill? Get on this speed boat, listen to a story and prepare to have your face plastered to the back of the boat while you cruise through Boston Harbor.
Linda: Expect to wait in line to get in and don't forget to bring cash! Grab a cannoli across the street at Mike's Pastry while you're waiting.
Emily: These boats don't go far and they don't go fast, but they give you a breathtaking view of Boston's Public Gardens.
Linda: A favorite among locals -- charcuterie, cheese and wine is what you'll find at this intimate, loft-like bistro.
Linda: After a morning coffee and a pistachio croissant at nearby Tatte Bakery, walk over to the waterfront and rent a double kayak at $20/hour. You can kayak along the Boston skyline and explore all of Charles River.
Emily: Families can get happily lost in the Museum of Science, packed with awesome displays and exhibits for inquisitive minds of all ages.
Linda: Head to the beer hall for pretzels and freshly brewed Harpoon draft beer! Afterward, grab a lobster roll at Yankee Lobster next door.
Emily: Works of some of the world's best artists are housed here -- my favorite wing is stuffed with impressionism. Hello, Degas!
Emily: This tiny taco joint isn't downtown, but it's worth the trek to Allston to get some of the city's best Mexican fare.
