- TripBuzz found 636 things to do with kids in or near Newton, Massachusetts, including 618 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Salem, Lowell and Cambridge.
- From Newton Center Park & Playground to Gath Memorial Pool, the Newton area offers 118 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Playgrounds.
- Comprised of thirteen smaller villages, the city of Newton is located less than ten miles from downtown Boston. The city is a growing residential and tourist community, home to a popular historic district, award winning schools and many shopping and dining selections. The city has consistently ranked as one of America's Best Places to Live by Money Magazine for many years.
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Modern fusion dishes inspired by Thai flavors, including boneless short ribs in massaman curry.
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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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The historic Newton History Museum is a museum that collects, preserves, interprets, and exhibits artifacts of local significance. The museum is best known for the 'Civil War' and 'Anti-Slavery' exhibits.
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527 Washington Street, At Historic Newton, Newton, MA 2458
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History buffs will appreciate a visit to Jackson Homestead and Museum. Built in 1809, this house has historical significance as a station on the Underground Railroad prior to the Civil War. Among the displays at the museum is a cellar in which slaves may have hidden.
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West Newton Cinema is an independently owned and operated 6 screen vintage movie theater. The theater features a lot of silver-age movie antiques and memorabilia and airs a mix of classic, independent, foreign, and mainstream films.
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A scenic area, Auburndale Park is included in the conservation lands of Newton Parks. The park features 40 acres of ball fields, a horseshoe pit, playgrounds, grills, and river frontage with ice skating in the winter.
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The 6-acre Forte Memorial Park is a recreational park that has a pre-school play area with swings. The park also features a city memorial site, a lighted basketball court, bocce ball courts, and a stage performance area.
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Located on the campus of Boston College, Alumni Stadium offers stadium benches to see the latest college football home games. The stadium has concession stands spread throughout the facility that offer sodas and refreshments.
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Surrounded by historic churches and charming boutiques in the Newton Centre Garden. The garden features pathways of lush greenery and vibrant blooms, lending a relaxing atmosphere for a morning or afternoon stroll.
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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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With sports facilities open to the public, Casey Park provides amenities like basketball courts, tennis courts, hockey rinks, and multipurpose fields. There are also leisure opportunities at picnic areas, walking paths, and playgrounds.