- TripBuzz found 636 things to do with kids in or near Newton, Massachusetts, including 618 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Salem, Lowell and Cambridge.
- From Newton Center Park & Playground to Gath Memorial Pool, the Newton area offers 118 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Playgrounds.
- Comprised of thirteen smaller villages, the city of Newton is located less than ten miles from downtown Boston. The city is a growing residential and tourist community, home to a popular historic district, award winning schools and many shopping and dining selections. The city has consistently ranked as one of America's Best Places to Live by Money Magazine for many years.
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Open December through March for hockey events and open skating, Ulin Memorial Rink is an outdoor ice skating facility. Public skating is the centers largest draw and invites skaters of all ages and skill levels to take to the ice.
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South Boston is an area which contains both housing and commercial areas. Events of interest that take place there include the Saint Patrick's Day parade, while local landmark Castle Island is also of note.
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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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Cochituate State Park is located on Lake Cochituate. The park offers various recreational activities including motor boating, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, fishing, picnicking, and swimming. The park encompasses three sections of Lake Cochituate with boat rentals available in the summer.
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Fishing Finatics is the bait and tackle store operated by Pete Santini, the designer of a proprietary lure sold only here. In addition to offering tackle advice to anglers of all abilities, they also book regular charters as well.
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A natural area with open fields and woods, Pierce Reservation spans four acres, and can be reached through Governor Hutchinson's Field. The reservation area is adjacent to hiking trails, as well.
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Fellsmere Park is a historic park, which includes a walking path through open grass and wooded areas. At its center is a large pond, which includes two fountains and large groups of ducks.
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Views of the Tobin Bridge and the Boston skyline are offered at the Mary O' Malley Waterfront Park which is bordered by both the Island End River and Mystic River. Paths for walking and jogging, tennis courts, and playground equipment are available.
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Located in a 19th century Greek Revival style mansion, the Forbes House Museum offers a record of the lives and accomplishments of the Forbes family, two of whom were trade merchants a century ago.
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Visitors can spend a day lounging in the sun or cool off in the waters of Dug Pond at Memorial Beach. The beach hosts swim lessons and mini triathlons during the summer season.