Frost Ice Loft

Frost Ice Loft, Boston mytravelingkids.com

If you want to do something completely different from any Boston experience, Frost Ice Loft is the perfect spot.  When you get to the doors you are dressed in puffy insolated capes and gloves and as soon as the doors open you see (and feel) why.  After a few minutes in the acclimation room, you step in and are completely surrounded by amazing formations of ice.  It is the only building material for the walls, furniture, bar, tables, and couches.  Even your glasses are completely made of ice.  The cape is a welcomed accessory since they keep the room at a constant 21 degrees.

I know what you’re thinking…kids are allowed in a bar? Yes and no.  The first time I went was with my husband and our friends but when we were there I noticed a couple that had their children and I thought it was the coolest thing (no pun intended).  So I thought it would be a neat experience for the girls to see all the sculptures since they really are works of art.  During the day Frost is like a frozen museum…and yes my girls made several Elsa and Anna references, but at night it transforms into a bar atmosphere.  Frost is completely family friendly, with children welcomed until 6:00. 

 

I knew my kids would like it but I had no idea how much they would LOVE it! From the minute we walked in they were in awe of the décor.  They walked around looking at the details in each ice sculpture. The fish tank was one of their favorites as well as the colorful Minion.  Several sculptures were focused towards kids so they felt very welcomed.  The staff were all so nice, especially our bartender who went out of his way to make the girls feel special.  He even offered to take pictures of us and came out from behind the bar to do it in front of the Frost sculpture.  I highly recommend stopping in if you’re ever in Boston.

Tips:

  • Frost Ice Loft is located in Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston:  200 State Street, North Building, 3rd floor.
  • Winter hours: Monday-Thursday 3-9, Friday & Saturday 12-10, Sunday 12-8.  Hours change seasonally so make sure you check the website!  There are also different times for holidays and school vacation.
  • Cost: Adults: $12, Children 13+, seniors, military: $10, Kids under 12: $6
  • Guests must be 6 (or as the website states…at least really tall 5 year olds!)
  • There are tons of fun cocktails, both alcoholic and nonalcoholic.
  • They provide complimentary lockers to store your bags before you go in.
  • Tickets can be purchased online as well as in the kiosk located in the Faneuil Hall courtyard.

* Thank you, Frost Ice Loft, for inviting us to experience this unique spot in Boston.  As always, all experiences and opinions are my own and without outside influence.

26 thoughts on “Frost Ice Loft

  1. Robin Rue (@massholemommy)

    My kids have been asking to go here for like 2 years now, but I am always so cold that I just don’t think I can handle being in there for more than a minute or two 🙂

    • mytravelingkids.com

      We lasted 25 minutes and they never complained about the cold. They give you a cape and gloves so it doesn’t feel as cold as you would think. Plus there’s so much to look at that you don’t think about the temperature.

  2. It looks like a fun place to check out. I have never been to Boston, but boy I’ve seen a whole bunch of stuff I want to check out there. I will have to add it to my travel list.

    • mytravelingkids.com

      I love that they cater to both kids and adults too. There are more kid friendly ice sculptures there this year. It was a pleasant surprise.

  3. Elizabeth O.

    What a cool place to be at, no pun intended. It’s nice that they allow the kids inside during the day. No one enjoys ice better than they do.

    • mytravelingkids.com

      I agree. They never complained about it being too cold! They were so cute. they wanted to tell their teachers all about it.

    • mytravelingkids.com

      Have you ever considered doing one of those ice hotels? It’s on my bucket list but I’m not sure I could do it since a whole night is a very long time to be inside something made of ice.

  4. Wow this looks like sooo much fun!! I’ve never been to anything like this but they seem like they’re getting to be popular places, I would love to go!

    • mytravelingkids.com

      I think it is so neat. I bet more of them pop up around the country because it is such a unique experience.

  5. wanted to see this place too even if I hate cold hhahah and you’re not alone, I travel with my 8 yr old daughter to thailand phuket and other countries and probbly you guys know what you can see there haha

    • mytravelingkids.com

      My girls loved it. They drank berry smoothies and loved the idea that all the chairs and sofas were made of ice.

  6. This looks like a super cool experience (like you said – no pun intended lol). I’ve seen one in Vegas but never been. I would love to check one of these out.

    LiveLifeWell,
    Allison

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