- TripBuzz found 657 things to do with kids in or near Arlington, Massachusetts, including 644 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Salem, Lowell and Cambridge.
- From Together in Motion to Veterans' Memorial Skating Rink, the Arlington area offers 118 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Theaters, Children's Play Area and Movie Theaters.
- Just six miles northwest of Boston, Arlington was settled as a village in 1635. Originally named Menotomy, the name was changed to Arlington to pay homage to those buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Today, Arlington is divided into three distinct neighborhoods, which are Arlington Center, Arlington Heights, and East Arlington.
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Ryan Family Amusements is a bowling alley with automatic scoring and an arcade. The bowling alley hosts a variety of bowling leagues and maintains a snack bar. Extreme Bowling is offered on Friday and Saturday nights.
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Used as a parsonage in the early 1700's, the Hancock-Clarke House is an historic site important to the American Revolution. Both John Hancock and Samuel Adams were guests in this home when Paul Revere came through town with his declaration.
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The historic Newton History Museum is a museum that collects, preserves, interprets, and exhibits artifacts of local significance. The museum is best known for the 'Civil War' and 'Anti-Slavery' exhibits.
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527 Washington Street, At Historic Newton, Newton, MA 2458
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History buffs will appreciate a visit to Jackson Homestead and Museum. Built in 1809, this house has historical significance as a station on the Underground Railroad prior to the Civil War. Among the displays at the museum is a cellar in which slaves may have hidden.
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MetroRock provides climbing for people of all ages and abilities. They offer an easy to moderate terrain in a controlled environment for newcomers along with a thorough and extensive training facility for experienced climbers.
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With classes for all ages of children, Flips & Giggles Gymnastics provides personalized instructions for increasing a child's flexibility. The teacher starts with the basics, working them up to cartwheels and then handsprings.
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As an indoor soccer facility, Turf Time Woburn has a turf field that is used for a range of sports, from baseball to lacrosse. Visitors can reserve the field for private events like birthday parties.
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Founded and conducted by musical director Patrick Botti, the Waltham Symphony Orchestra presents an array of orchestral and chamber music concerts on a seasonal basis. The symphony also plays special shows for certain occasions.
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Popular during the summer months, the Holland Memorial Pool is a public swimming pool run by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Visitors to the pool enjoy cooling off from the heat by swimming and relaxing in the water.
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Kendall Square Cinema is a small theater that shows a selection of acclaimed, independent and foreign films rather than big budget movies. They also have fresh concessions including health food and they validate parking for the adjacent garage.