The hotel offers several family-friendly packages such as Sailing Into Summer, which provides free passes to community boating on the river where the whole family can take sailing lessons; or the Kid's Discovery package which provides VIP passes to the Museum of Science.

And, Hotel Marlowe is pet-friendly so Rover is more than welcomed with his own bed, complimentary dog collar walking service, and plenty of treats.

The Westin Copley Place is located in the heart of Boston's Back Bay and within walking distance of the Newbury Street, Copley Place, Prudential Center, Boston Common and Faneuil Hall.

The Westin Kids Club program offers kids coloring books, bath toys and a sports bottle or sippy cup upon check-in good for complimentary beverages at mealtime. A safety kit containing bandages, electrical outlet covers, identification bracelets and a list of local emergency numbers is available for parents.

The Boston Children's Museumoffers 4 floors for fun, learning and exploration. Kids can stage a TV show, make giant bubbles, and more.

The famous Swan Boats in downtown Boston's Public Garden are always a hit with kids. The Boats sail on a lagoon in the 24-acre Public Garden, America's first public botanical garden. Across the way is the Boston Common, America's oldest public park.

No matter what time of year you visit, you'll find plenty of family fun and activities to enjoy in Beantown.