- 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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Located in Beverly, Massachusetts, the North Shore Music Theatre features children's shows, concerts and musicals. The Backstage Bistro, at the threatre, serves dinner before evening performances. The restaurant is closed during matinees or during children's shows.
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A grand carousel in operation for over 80 years, Paragon Carousel has four rows of 66 horses and two Roman chariots. It is decorated with 35 original paintings, 36 cherubs and 18 goddesses looking down as the organ plays.
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In business for over 10 years, Nantasket Kayaks offers rentals of kayaks and stand up paddle boards. The facility also offers individual and group instruction as well as guided tours.
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254 Essex Street, Beverly, MA 01915
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Hosting a variety of programs for youth, adults, and seniors, Greater Beverly YMCA - Sterling Center offers its members amenities like free childcare, fitness machines, a jungle gym, and more. The facility has an indoor and outdoor pool for laps.
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Considered to be one of the last remaining throwback arcades of the old Nantucket boardwalk, Dream Machine of Nantasket offers a wide range of classic games like skee ball and games of chance. Directly adjacent to the beach, this indoor arcade even has prizes in exchange for game tickets.
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Located off of the Merrimack River, John E. Sheehy Memorial Park provides visitors with a shaded grass field to watch the river from. The park has a walking path that weaves between trees near the shore of the river.
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Lowell, Massachusetts is home to LeLacheur Park, a popular baseball park that's home to the Lowell Spinners Minor League team. LeLacheur Park is also affiliated with the Boston Red Sox.
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LeLacheur Park, home to the Lowell Spinners, is a little known professional baseball field with reasonably priced tickets. Reviewed by families as kid-friendly with low priced concessions, a kid area with inflatable activities is available during games.
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137 Andover Street, North Andover, MA 1845
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The Stevens-Coolidge Place is a vibrant country style garden preserve and previous home to diplomat John Gardner Coolidge. Chinese porcelain artifacts and American-European art can be found while visitors observe the over-the-top split staircase and delft-tiled dining room fireplace.
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Canoe and kayak rentals at the UMass Lowell Kayak Center are available from early June until late August. Reservations are available. The center also offers youth programs, tours, custom group outings and is home to the UMass rowing team.