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Family- and kid-friendly outdoor opportunities put roses in the cheeks and promote a good night's sleep for everyone. Check out our listings for amusement parks, playgrounds, gardens, boat and train rides, farms and farmer's markets, nature centers, zoos, ski slopes, and more.Gore PlaceParent rating: ![]() Location: 52 Gore Street, Waltham, MA Historical landmarks abound in greater Boston. Gore Place, a 45-acre estate and National Historic Landmark, is the site of one of the finest examples of early 19th century architecture in New E...
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Kimball FarmParent rating: ![]() Location: 400 Littleton Road, Rte. 110, Westford, MA Whether you're stopping in for an ice cream, practicing your golf swing, playing a round of mini golf, or heading for the bumper boats, Kimball Farm is the perfect place for the whole family to...
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Edaville USA RailroadParent rating: ![]() Location: 7 Eda Avenue, Carver, MA Edaville USA is a family fun park that has been enjoyed by families for over four generations. Edaville offers many special events for all ages throughout the year, including character m...
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Middlesex Fells ReservationParent rating: ![]() Location: Stoneham, MA The Middlesex Fells Reservation's 2,575 acres offer a welcome retreat for city dwellers and a suitable terrain for hikers, horseback riders, rock climbers, cross-country skiers, and picnickers ...
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Garden in the Woods - N. E. Wild Flower SocietyParent rating: ![]() Location: 180 Hemenway Road, Framingham, MA Garden in the Woods is the headquarters and botanic garden of the New England Wild Flower Society. This ever-changing living museum - New England's premier wildflower garden - has more than 160...
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Spencer-Peirce-Little FarmParent rating: ![]() Location: 5 Little's Lane, Newbury, MA The Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm is a family-friendly site for experiential learning. Spend time with old-fashioned occupations and pastimes, explore nature trails, and enjoy a picnic under the a...
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The Charles HotelParent rating: ![]() Location: One Bennett Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA Whether your child is aspiring to be a student at Harvard or just loves walking through history, The Charles Hotel makes the ideal home away from home. The hotel offers baby furniture,... |
Lederman Field/Lee PoolParent rating: ![]() Location: 280 Charles Street, Boston, MA Managed by the DCR, Lederman Field has baseball, football, and softball fields, and the Lee wading/spray pool. It is also the site for outdoor festivals and gatherings. |
Verrill Farm StableParent rating: ![]() Location: Wheeler Road, Concord, MA The Verrill Farm Stable was established in 1970 by the Verrill family and trainer, Alyce McNeil. It is situated on 100 acres of working farmland and pastures, just past the Verrill Farm ...
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Newburyport Farmers MarketParent rating: ![]() Location: Water Street, Tannery Mall, Newburyport, MA The market features fresh produce grown by local farmers and local artisans' wares Sundays beginning mid-June. |
EcoTariumParent rating: ![]() Location: 222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA EcoTarium, A Museum of Science & Nature, offers three floors of interactive exhibits, wildlife habitats, interpretive nature trails, Massachusetts' only digital planetarium, and a narrow-gauge ...
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AeroBalloonParent rating: ![]() Location: 28 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA To take a trip on the AeroBalloon, visitors purchase tickets, enter the balloon gondola, and ascend up to 500 feet, where they can enjoy 360-degree panoramic views. After approximately 10 minut...
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Boston Massacre SiteParent rating: ![]() Location: next to Old State House, Boston, MA The Boston Massacre Site, a stop on the Freedom Trail, is the spot where the British clashed with an unruly mob on March 5, 1770. A star within a ring of cobblestones below th...
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Hayes ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: Corner of W. Canton and Warren Ave, Boston, MA Who likes Hayes Park more, adults or children? It's a toss up! The park, surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, is a quiet and peaceful spot. Visitors are often treated to impromptu rec...
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Stone ZooParent rating: ![]() Location: 149 Pond Street, Stoneham, MA Stone Zoo is a 26-acre site located near the Spot Pond Reservoir. The zoo is home to species from around the world including snow leopards, reindeer, several monkey species, and flamingos. <... |








