- TripBuzz found 433 things to do with kids in or near Franklin, Massachusetts, including 422 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Providence, Brookline, Cambridge and Watertown.
- From Clarion Farm, Inc. to The Adirondack Club, the Franklin area offers 123 different types of family activities, including: Forests, Bowling, Children's Play Area and Family Fun Center.
- Located only 50 minutes from Boston and about 30 minutes from Providence, Franklin, MA played a pivotal role in the country's history. Franklin was home to the first library in the country with its first books being donated by Benjamin Franklin himself. Franklin has a number of trails for walking and biking, as well as a number of trails approved for dirt biking.
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The Waterfront is an area which runs adjacent to the harbor and comprises of several suburbs. Having been redeveloped, the waterfront is suitable for walking, sight-seeing, shopping and dining, and contains an aquarium and cinema.
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Reminiscent of theaters from the 50s, the Davis Square Theatre offers a hip, affordable entertainment experience. Comfortable seating, good food and period decor enhance digital film screenings, live performances and art exhibitions.
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Nunziato Field Dog Park is a large, fenced-in area over loose dirt and gravel, with no grass. Poop stations, water bowls, and picnic tables are provided but there are no hoses or running water.
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Perfect for the outdoor enthusiast, Menotomy Rocks Park provides for an array of recreational activities. A picturesque park with wooded trails, it is ideal for fishing, walking, hiking and wildlife/bird watching.
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At RI Shakespeare Company, visitors can attend performances of classic Shakespeare plays and Broadway musicals. During the holiday season, the company performs The Christmas Carol, a classic adaptation of a book from Charles Dickens.
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The Museum of Science is a local landmark that houses a range of interactive exhibits about nature, wildlife and technology coupled with the Charles Hayden Planetarium and the domed Mugar Omni Theater. The Museum also features many live presentations and provides shelter to rescued animals.
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Nurture your love of reading at the Warwick Public Library in Warwick, Rhode Island. This large, well-stocked library has extensive book collections for children and adults, as well as a DVD collection, CD library and computer center.
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Servicing the Assabet, Sudbury, and Concord Rivers, South Bridge Boat House offers an assortment of canoe and kayak rentals to take out on the water. It also organizes guided kayak tours where visitors can see frogs, turtles, and other animals.
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Providing both screen and stage performances, Somerville Theatre offers economical entertainment in the Greater Boston area. There are also concerts and musical acts scheduled at this locale throughout the year.
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A great place to watch the latest movie releases, Capitol Theater offers beautiful architecture and a relaxing, warm ambiance. Classics and holiday shows are also often shown at this venue.