It's been a long time since we've been to Boston and then we had children in tow. We will have a few days after a business thing in October (early). Does anybody have suggestions on where to stay/what to do. We've seen a lot, but don't remember much, would go back to places if you recommend them. Thanks.

A "Duck Tour" in an amphibious vehicle. I'm not sure that it's historially accurate or not, but it sure is fun!

Take the North End Culinary Tour, and visit the Isabella Stuart Gardener Museum.

Do the swan boats in the park, spend a few hours at the ISG Museum, the Freedom Trail is still a wonderful experience and have a seafood dinner at Legal Seafood.

Museum of Fine Art, Isabella Stuart Garner Museum & are all fun if you have lousy weather, If you have nice weather I agree do the Freedom Trail, hang at Fanuel Hall Mktplace, Walk thru the Common & Public Garden. Walk down Newbury St.
Never heard of the Cooks Tour of the North End, but bet it's great. Every visit to Boston I try to make it to that area. Much better than NYC's Little Italy