- 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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The 883-acre Franklin State Forest is a natural preserve that features a network of hiking trails that span up to 8.6-miles long. The trails can be used for hiking, walking, or running.
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Dedicated to preserving local history, the Franklin Historical Museum features collections containing around 4,000 total items, such Native American artifacts and vintage clothing. The museum also conducts several ongoing historical research projects.
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Hammond Castle was the home and laboratory of the famous inventor, John Hays Hammond, Jr. The castle features a Medieval style architecture and operates as a museum which houses a collection of medieval, Renaissance and Roman artifacts along with Hammond memorabilia.
26.3 Miles
Field of Dreams is a community park and playground. The park offers a playground with a toddler area, as well as areas for older children and also features a fitness trail, hiking trails, a stage for performances and picnic areas.
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Ravenswood Park
481 Western Avenue (Route 127), Gloucester, MA 01930
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A 600-acre nature reserve, Ravenswood Park offers local historical relics including Native American artifacts and structures built by early settlers. It provides 10 miles of trails and paths along with areas for picnics, bird watching and cross-country skiing.
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Canobie Lake Park is a full-service amusement park that embraces many types of rides. Massive roller coasters form the bulk of the park, but there are also rides for children as well as games and live entertainment.
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600 Primrose Street, Haverhill, MA 01830
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Pilgrim Lanes and Funtime Arcade in Haverhill, Massachusetts takes bowling and turns it on its head, specializing in candlepin bowling. With a unique style, improved technologies, extensive seating, and a large arcade make any family fun night one for the books.
26.4 Miles
Conservation Park is a dog park with scenic views and a sandy area where dogs can run freely. Visitors can enjoy the walking trails running along the river and past several marshes and a view of the beach.
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Built in 1930, the Yankee Cannonball Rollercoaster is an amusement park ride at Canobie Lake Park that was designed by Herbert Paul Schmeck. The coaster has two cars that can each fit 6 riders at a time.