Moncton makes a claim that it's the crossroads of the Maritimes, and it hasn't been bashful about using this lucky geographic position (it is at the crossing of several major highways) to promote itself as a regional business hub. As a result, the majority of downtown's hotels and restaurants here cater to people in suits, rather than travelers, at least on the weekdays. But there is some life here; take a walk down Main Street from Foundry Street as far as Assomption Boulevard and you’ll see a number of nightlife and dining spots. And if you’re travelling with kids, Moncton offers a number of child-oriented amusements. A concentration of family-friendly attractions, including Magnetic Hill ★ (see “Exploring Moncton,” below), offer entertaining—if somewhat pricey and over-hyped—ways to fill an idle afternoon.