How can a city grow? Use this one map to see how Boston grew from a small peninsula in 1630 to a large city in 1880.

The Harbor is very important to Boston and has been since the city started in 1630. See how this has not changed in over 380 years in this activity.

Boston changed even in the early years. Look at these maps from 1675 and 1775 and see what is different.

See how Boston grew from a small peninsula to a large city. Start in 1630 and use these old maps to learn about the city’s history.

Imagine you are decorating a house. Learn about Scale and get creative. Draw your own floor plan for your friends.

Use this plan of the White House Garden and decide where to plant your fruits and vegetables. Or create your own garden plan!!

Learn about the different products that are grown in Massachusetts and have fun collecting your crops.

Meet Harry the Herring Gull and learn Map Basics: Scale, Compass (Orientation) and Key. You can even picture places from above!

Explore your neighborhood, plan a day, find a path, locate a special place, or learn about a new area, but most of all, HAVE FUN WITH MAPS!

If you live in Boston, learn about your local library and explore its neighborhood. What else did you find there?

Learn how to use a grid to find things on the map of Boston. Write questions for your friends. Where do you want them to go?

Use this Map of the T to learn how to travel around the city. Answer the questions. Write new questions for your friends. Now go out and explore!

If you live in Boston, learn about your local library and explore its neighborhood. What else did you find there?

Use a Map, Map Key and some Math and figure out how to take you and your friends to Fenway. Go Sox!!

Plan a trip to the Arnold Arboretum. Use the Key on the Left to decide what you want to see and the best route to take.

Did you know that there are six monuments to Civil War individuals and groups on the Boston Common? Take this tour and find them.

Sure you can get books, rent DVDS and go on the computers. But there are statues and paintings too. Come in and explore.

Go and explore the many people involved in the anti-slavery movement and Civil War in Downtown Boston.

Fort Warren, Charlestown, and Georges Island are just some of the great places to visit in Boston.