🚂 Sweet spot: ages 2–8 · stroller-friendly · Thomas Land is the draw · 🚗 ~1 hr from Boston
Home to the only Thomas Land in the U.S. — full-size Thomas the Tank Engine, Knapford Station and 11 Thomas-themed rides — plus the classic 2-mile steam train ride and gentle rides aimed at toddlers and early elementary. Also runs the famous Christmas Festival of Lights in November–December.
Sweet spot: ages 2–8 · stroller-friendly · Thomas Land is the draw. Home to the only Thomas Land in the U.
About 1 hr by car from downtown Boston without traffic (5 Pine St, Carver, MA 02330). Add buffer on summer weekends.
Edaville Family Theme Park is varies by season — often weekends only; check before you go. Hours shift year to year — always confirm on edaville.com before you go.
Weekday mornings in summer; for the Christmas Festival of Lights, go on a weeknight in early–mid November before the December rush. Saturdays in December are the busiest of the year.
Compare all 16 parks — with a map and drive times — in our New England amusement parks guide, or browse family activities near Boston.