- TripBuzz found 600 things to do with kids in or near Andover, Massachusetts, including 595 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Salem, Lowell and Brookline.
- From Ironstone Farm to Andover Historical Society, the Andover area offers 115 different types of family activities, including: Hiking Trails, Theaters, History Museums and Farms & Ranches.
- Settled in 1642, Andover is approximately 30 minutes from Salem. Because of its close proximity, the city was involved in the Salem Witch Trials, and three Andover residents were found guilty and executed. The city is known for its prestigious private schools, including the Phillips Academy, which has churned out many famous graduates, including George H.W. Bush and his two sons.
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Larz Anderson Park, Brookline, MA 2445
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Larz Anderson Auto Museum houses the country's oldest collection of vintage automobiles which date back to early 20th century as well as multiple non-motorized transports such as authentic horse-drawn sleighs and carriages.
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Situated on the Atlantic Ocean, the Hampton Beach State Park is home to miles of sandy beachfront, with swimming, camping, picnic areas and fishing, and regular evening entertainment at the oceanfront Seashell Pavilion.
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Focused around Christian Science founder Mary Baker Eddy, Longyear Museum was originally opened in 1937 at the former home of Christian Science student Mary Beecher Longyear. It offers tours and features documents, art, photographs and artifacts related to Mrs. Eddy.
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Stretching from the Boston Harbor and along the Charles River, the Charles River Reservation is a linear park that covers approximately 20 miles. Water recreation is popular at the reservation, including canoeing, sailing, and rowing.
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Fishermen's Memorial Monument, also called Man at the Wheel Statue, is a historic bronze cenotaph sculpture which was established in 1925 in memory of the Gloucester fishermen who never retured from the sea.
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Long Beach
off Rte. 127A on Gloucester-Rockport town line, Gloucester, MA
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Featuring a magnificent view of twin lighthouses, Long Beach in Gloucester is known for its gentle surf and sandy beach. Pack a lunch and bring the kids for swimming and sand castles, and a day you won't soon forget.
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D Street, Hampton Beach, Hampton, NH 03842
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Part of the Hampton Beach Casino, Casino Cascade Water Slide has two 480-foot body slides that twist and turn. There is also an enclosed tube slide with a pool and a deck area that can be used for eating.
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Automobile enthusiasts flock to the Larz Anderson Park in Brookline, Massachusetts, the largest automotive museum in the United States. The museum displays dozens of vintage automobiles and frequently hosts antique car shows and other enjoyable public events.
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A local favorite for families in the area, Plum Cove Beach is relatively private and secluded. The small beach is great for children due to its confined nature, or cuddle up next to a loved one and watch a beautiful sunrise.
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The Playland Arcade is a beach boardwalk that features plenty of fun activities for visitors of all ages, including video games from the 1980s and 1990s, skeeball, pinball, and more.