First things first:
What months will you be here? Because Spring starts late in New England. It's the thing that surprised me the most about New England weather.
What do you like to do? How long will you be around?
Bedford is not far from Boston - 15-20 minute drive with no traffic.
Lots of nice shops, parks, etc. there too.
Boston museum of science is nice. And it has a killer IMAX theater.
Go on a date or with your other half to Improv Asylum. It's a super fun time. I mentioned this to my wife's cousin who lives in Boston and he was shocked that I knew about and he's been there. He agrees that it is a good place.
I'd suggest Burlington Vermont for a weekend but not on your own.
http://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/
Should have some info on places to go for dinner. Bedford is a little bit out of the way if you're going into Boston for evening entertainment.
Where's your hotel? Will you have a car?
First things first:
What months will you be here? Because Spring starts late in New England. It's the thing that surprised me the most about New England weather.
is there any place that sells some kind of MA specific souvenirs, particularly anything for kids like 6-8 years old? I told my niece and nephew I would get them something but I haven't seen anything like that around. I even went to the Burlington Mall tonight and walked around, saw nothing I couldn't get at home.