- TripBuzz found 664 things to do with kids in or near Melrose, Massachusetts, including 663 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Salem, Lowell and Cambridge.
- From Melrose Dog Park to Pine Banks Park, the Melrose area offers 118 different types of family activities, including: Dog Park, Parks, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
- Only 7 miles north of Boston, Melrose, MA is one of many cities with rich histories in early American life. With its proximity to Boston and the Mystic River, visitors can have both big city entertainment, and access to nature and all it has to offer. Some events in Melrose include boxing for charity, performances by the Melrose Symphony Orchestra, and chili cook-offs.
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Servicing the Assabet, Sudbury, and Concord Rivers, South Bridge Boat House offers an assortment of canoe and kayak rentals to take out on the water. It also organizes guided kayak tours where visitors can see frogs, turtles, and other animals.
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Situated on 62 acres of woodlands, Whitney & Thayer Woods has 10 miles of trails for visitors to explore. The trails are lined with azaleas and rhododendrons, depending on the time of year.
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Featuring over five miles of well-maintained carriage paths with woodlands on one side and open countryside on the other, Appleton Farms Grass Rides offers a scenic environment for hiking, wildlife watching, and exploration.
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Bare Cove Park is a premier nature destination for the outdoor lover. The park features extensive walking and hiking trails, an off leash dog run area, paved roadways for cycling and more.
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Located on a stretch of river that runs through a National Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary, Foote Bros Canoe Rentals offers canoe and kayak rentals, as well as guided trips along the river.
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Featuring a pavilion used for community events, Shedd Park provides tennis and basketball courts along with baseball and softball fields. The park also has a children's playground, a spray park, picnic tables and a track for walking and jogging.
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Babson Skating Center offers an array of recreational opportunities in the Fall and Winter months. Locals and visitors can enjoy watching a hockey game while enjoying warm beverages and snacks or sign up for skate lessons themselves.
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At Simon Kidgits Clubhouse, visitors can let their children explore play structures shaped like houses, airplanes, and cars. The playground is located in a shopping center and has a seating area for adults watching their kids.
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The Wellesley Players are a dramatic company who are part of the American Association of Community Theatres. The company presents a variety of musical and dramatic productions each season, and offers memberships.
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Originally purchased as a cemetery, Den Rock Park is a wooded area on 120 acres featuring four trails that can be used for walking. The park provides access to Shawsheen River and has rocks suitable for climbing.