Things to Do with Kids in Gloucester, MA

  • TripBuzz found 265 things to do with kids in or near Gloucester, Massachusetts, including 242 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Salem, Beverly, Lynn and Newburyport.
  • From 7 Seas Whale Watch to Cape Ann Whale Watch, the Gloucester area offers 115 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, Whale Watching Tours, Parks and Fishing.
  • Located Northeast of Boston, Gloucester is a small city rich with Massachusetts history. The city has played a prominent role in the fishing industry for many years and is now a popular summer vacation destination. Visitors can enjoy world-class fishing, water sports recreation, fine dining and lodging, whale watching and museum tours.
  • TripBuzz found 265 things to do with kids in or near Gloucester, Massachusetts, including 242 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Salem, Beverly, Lynn and Newburyport.
  • From 7 Seas Whale Watch to Cape Ann Whale Watch, the Gloucester area offers 115 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, Whale Watching Tours, Parks and Fishing.
  • Located Northeast of Boston, Gloucester is a small city rich with Massachusetts history. The city has played a prominent role in the fishing industry for many years and is now a popular summer vacation destination. Visitors can enjoy world-class fishing, water sports recreation, fine dining and lodging, whale watching and museum tours.
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30.7 Miles
85% 39 votes
History Museums 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA 02421 MoreLess Info
National Heritage Museum is a local history museum which features a range of exhibits on the American Revolutionary War, Freemasonry, local history and culture, decorative arts and more.
30.7 Miles
90% 73 votes
Specialty Museums 1332 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420 MoreLess Info
The first war hospital used by the British during the American Revolution was located in the Munroe Tavern in Lexington, Massachusetts. The imposing red brick edifice is now a museum managed by the Lexington Historical Society.
30.7 Miles
70% 23 votes
Historic Sites 211 Wild Rose Lane, New Castle, NH 03854 MoreLess Info
Named after General John Stark, the Fort Stark State Historic Site is a fort originally built to protect Portsmouth Harbor. Available activities include a tour of the visitor center, informational trails, fishing, swimming, kayaking, and bird watching.
30.7 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks 485 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472 MoreLess Info
Arsenal Park is a 13.2-acre outdoor park that features 19 picnic tables, an amphitheater, a bike rack, and a playground area. The playground area includes four belt swings and two bucket swings.
30.7 Miles
50% 2 votes
Forests Chelmsford Road Route 129, Billerica, MA MoreLess Info
Open only during the summer months, Manning State Park features extensive woodlands with numerous picnic areas and walking paths for those wanting to walk or run. The park even has a small water playground for children.
30.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Fishing 60 New Driftway, Scituate, MA 02066 MoreLess Info
Hold Fast Fishing Charters offers guided fishing trips aboard the Hold Fast, a 25 foot Parker with a sport cabin. The trips are lead by Captain Mike Herb and targeted fish include striped bass, sharks, bluefish, and flounder.
30.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Forests 1 Turning Mill Road, Lexington, MA 2420 MoreLess Info
Landlocked Forest is a 250 acre forest preserve featuring 13 miles of walking trails. The trails are suitable for walking, jogging, bicycling, snow shoeing, and cross-country skiing. The preserve may be of particular interest to hikers, bicyclists, and bird watchers.
30.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Playgrounds 64 Westbourne Terrace, Brookline, MA 2445 MoreLess Info
The Driscoll School Playground allows kids to play on its fields and playground equipment. The playground has a softball field, a basketball court, tennis courts, a sandbox, and play equipment.
30.8 Miles
71% 14 votes
History Museums 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA 02421 MoreLess Info
Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library is an American History Museum that was founded by the Free Masons. The museum features a diverse collection of exhibitions including modern day oil paintings about Masonic symbolism.
30.8 Miles
90% 10 votes
Swimming Pool 60 Tappan Street, Brookline, MA 02445 MoreLess Info
With three indoor pools to choose from, Evelyn Kirrane Aquatic Center offers visitors private swim lessons and open swim sessions. The 25-yard lap pool has six lanes available for swimmers.
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