- 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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Quincy Quarries Reservation is a 22 acre park born from old granite quarries. It is highlighted by huge granite rock walls which can be used for rock climbing, and it also has several hiking trails and picnic areas.
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10 votes
405 Boston Turnpike, Route 9, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
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The AMF Town & Country Lanes features 40 lanes of standard ten pin bowling that has been upgraded with the Qubica scoring system. Guests can also enjoy four billiards tables, three flat-screen televisions, and a separate lounge area for up to 20 people.
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An ice skating facility named for former mayor William Shea, Shea Memorial Skating Rink offers open skating sessions along with ice rental and hockey games. The facility also provides skate sharpening, skate rental and a snack bar.
21.6 Miles
Waltham's Riverwalk Park is a scenic and picturesque area that runs along the banks of the Charles River. The park's chief draw is a running and biking trail that offers some stunning natural views.
21.7 Miles
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154 Moody Street, Waltham, MA 2154
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Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation, located inside an old textile mill, is home to a variety of informative exhibits and antique artifacts showcasing the history of the American Industrial Revolution, the famous Waltham Watch Company and more.
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A bowling center featuring 64 lanes, AMF Cranston Lanes is suitable for both open and league bowling. It has a lounge area, pool tables, arcade games and sports shown on two flat-screen televisions.
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Measuring 260 feet by 80 feet in total, the Budlong Pool is an outdoor pool open during the warm summer months in the year. Visitors commonly enjoy attending public swimming sessions or taking swimming lessons at the pool.
21.7 Miles
Featuring an NHL regulation sized rink, John A. Ryan Skating Arena hosts public skating sessions for the community. The arena has amenities like heated seating stands, viewing rooms, and concession stands.
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786 Washington Street, Braintree, MA 02184
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Once home of the former superintendent of West Point, General Sylvanus Thayer Birthplace offers a small, historical house where he was born. The home was built in the Colonial era of the United States and shows artifacts from that era.
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Dartmouth Street, off South Street, Waltham, MA 02454
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A sports complex, Nipper Maher Park features lighted adult and youth baseball fields with bleachers as well as tennis and basketball courts. The park also provides a children's play structure, swings, trees and a paved walking path.