- Our list of the best things to do in Franklin, Massachusetts, features the top 528 nearby activities — including 227 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Franklin, MA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 13 things to do within the city of Franklin, MA , followed by 515 popular activities in nearby cities, including Providence, Cambridge, Boston, Brookline, Watertown, Framingham, Newton, Waltham, Pawtucket, Natick, Cranston, Marlborough, Wellesley, Foxboro, Quincy, Lincoln, Attleboro, Smithfield, East Providence, Dedham, Worcester, Brockton, Taunton, Milton, Cumberland, Shrewsbury, Needham, Braintree, Norwood, Lincoln, Randolph, Woonsocket, Stoughton, North Smithfield, Concord, Warwick, Warren, Medfield, Weymouth, Chatham, Chepachet and Harrisville
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Brooksby Farm is a working farm and apple orchard with pick-your-own strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches and apples. Hand-feed the farm animals, or visit the farm store for fresh baked cider donuts, mulled hot cider, coffee, fudge, candies and holiday decorations.
38.9 Miles
Containing 8 miles of trail, the Peabody - Middleton Rail Trail passes wetlands and abandoned railroads with some nice views. The trail is a great way to see some of the nation's history while taking a casual stroll.
39.0 Miles
Kerouac Park is a local monument park erected in the memory of the famous Beat generation author, Jack Kerouac, and features multiple commemorative granite plaques with excerpts from Kerouac's works etched on them.
39.0 Miles
Situated within the Mack Building, the National Streetcar Museum has an extensive exhibit about the influence of streetcars and how they developed and led to the arrangement of urban areas. There is also an active streetcar from New Orleans that takes guests around the city.
39.0 Miles
A Registered National Historic Landmark, the Gibert Stuart Museum, is located in the 1750's home of the famous painter of presidential portraits. The site features waterwheels, boat rentals for the 57-acre pond and walking trails.
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246 Market Street, Lowell, MA 01852
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The Lowell National Hisorical Park Visitor Center is a visitor’s center that provides information on the Lowell National Historical Park. The center offers hands-on interactive educational programs for children.
39.0 Miles
Located off of the Merrimack River, John E. Sheehy Memorial Park provides visitors with a shaded grass field to watch the river from. The park has a walking path that weaves between trees near the shore of the river.
39.1 Miles
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246 Market Street, Lowell, MA 01852
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Lowell National Historical Park was established in 1978 and encompasses a number of sites which relate to the days of textile manufacturing boom in Lowell during the Industrial Revolution. The site also includes a museum, powerhouses, gatehouses and more.
39.1 Miles
New England Quilt Museum is a local museum which exclusively features the unique art of American quilt with a collection of both antique and contemporary designs.
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At Back Page Jazz & Comedy Club, visitors can enjoy a night of live entertainment with an alcoholic beverage. Visitors can also attend the open mic night on Wednesdays, which features local musicians and comedians.