- 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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Cutler Park is a wetland preserve that offers visitors the opportunity to go fishing or canoeing. Those who wish to remain on land can also go hiking or observe the nearby birds.
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A kid-focused art center where kids can create and paint their own plaster art works, Plaster Fun Time encourages kids to explore their creativity. The trained staff guides kids through the process without controlling their artistic expression.
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Charles River Canoe & Kayak offers canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and more boat types for rental. This full-service shop also carries new and used boat types for purchase, and free demos are offered. Shuttled river trips are an option, and group bookings are available.
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Houghton's Pond rests within the Blue Hills Reservation, offering 7,000 acres of open space. While the focus of the recreational area is a spring-fed kettle hole pond, there is also a playground, concession pavilion, and visitor's center.
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Boating in Boston serves the Lakes District of the Charles River, and offers rentals of various kinds of watercraft, including canoes, kayaks, and stand up paddle boards. The facility also offers classes and tours.
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A stable with a focus on children's riding, Flying Change Stable offers lessons for children of all ages. It features gentle horses, individual and group lessons, and riding camps, and hosts birthday parties.
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Hidden Valley Golf Park features a regulation 18-hole golf course as well as an executive course for more advanced players. The 800-acre park also offers on-site campgrounds, annual special events and walking trails.
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The Blue Hill Observatory
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1904 Canton Avenue, Milton, MA 02186
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The Blue Hill Observatory offers public tours where visitors can browse all kinds of weather equipment and also see amazing views from atop their tower. It is inaccessible by car and requires a mile-long walk up a hill.
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399 Lexington Road, Concord, MA 01742
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As the former home of the author of the famous literary work, Little Women, Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House offers guided tours of the historic home by reservation only. During the tour, visitors can learn about the author's life.
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Orchard House is the historic home of the famous author Louisa May Alcott as well as the setting of her novel, 'Little Women'.