- TripBuzz found 600 things to do with kids in or near Andover, Massachusetts, including 595 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Salem, Lowell and Brookline.
- From Ironstone Farm to Andover Historical Society, the Andover area offers 115 different types of family activities, including: Hiking Trails, Theaters, History Museums and Farms & Ranches.
- Settled in 1642, Andover is approximately 30 minutes from Salem. Because of its close proximity, the city was involved in the Salem Witch Trials, and three Andover residents were found guilty and executed. The city is known for its prestigious private schools, including the Phillips Academy, which has churned out many famous graduates, including George H.W. Bush and his two sons.
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Authentic Mexican tacos, chimichangas, and entrees entice diners at each of Casa Blanca’s four locations
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Ironstone Farm is a horse farm and riding academy that caters especially to special needs children and their families. The farm provides trained staff to assist in the therapeutic riding and enjoyment of their guests.
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Organized by a group of local historians, Andover Historical Society features exhibits containing artifacts from the town's past. These exhibits include historical information from the Civil War and Edwardian times, including furniture, clothing, and tools from the 19th century.
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Ward Reservation is a unique 700-acre natural area that is located in Andover, Massachusetts. Ten miles of trails offer hikers and birders the chance to explore the varied landscape which features woodlands, creeks and swamps.
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The Bay Circuit Trail (BCT) is a trail system that links outlying communities, parks and other green space areas. The pathway, used primarily or hiking, is an approximately 200-mile long greenway corridor. The BCT currently connects 57 Boston area communities.
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J Everett Collins Center is a 1203 seat theater and a venue for the performing arts. The center hosts a variety of events including performances from the Northeast School of Ballet.
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Lawler Arena is a 2549 seat ice hockey rink that serves as the home for Merrimack College Hockey. The rink also hosts youth hockey leagues and the MIAA IA Hockey Tournament.
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At Rogers Center for the Arts patrons can view art exhibits, listen to poets and other speakers, and watch other events like opera, concerts, dance, film and theater. The center can seat 600 people.
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The Stevens-Coolidge Place is a vibrant country style garden preserve and previous home to diplomat John Gardner Coolidge. Chinese porcelain artifacts and American-European art can be found while visitors observe the over-the-top split staircase and delft-tiled dining room fireplace.
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Many presses and hands on exhibits are displayed in the Museum of Printing. There are tours, exhibits, as well as demonstrations of presses and the graphic arts.
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Showcase Cinemas Lawrence is a first-run movie megaplex, with 14 separate screens that typically offer between eight and ten different choices for viewers. The theater makes some of these screens available for private parties, and offers discount admissions on Tuesdays.