- 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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The House of the Seven Gables
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The House of the Seven Gables is an original colonial mansion dating back to late 17th-century which operates as a local museum today featuring restored period furnishings and a variety of other artifacts.
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With a full range of fair fare the likes of pizza, popcorn, taffy and the famous Chop Suey Sandwich, Salem Willows Amusement Park is host to good eats and good times. A modern video arcade and one of the oldest carousel rides in the country seal the deal.
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With picturesque landscaping and oceanfront views, Lynch Park provides outdoor spaces for all types of gatherings. Activities include picnics, weddings, concerts, kayaking, canoeing, or taking a walk along the Atlantic shore.
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Greenwood Farm is a historic and pastoral destination that centers on a 19th Century white farmhouse built by Thomas Greenwood. The farm is surrounded by bucolic pasture lands, and features two and a half miles of walking trails.
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Arcade games, rides, numerous food selections, and years of history fill the popular Salem Willows Park. The park was first opened in 1859 and contains a historic carousel from 1866 as well as 200 year-old willow trees surrounding.
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Fellsmere Park is a historic park, which includes a walking path through open grass and wooded areas. At its center is a large pond, which includes two fountains and large groups of ducks.
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An open field surrounded by trees, Victory Park is located on 12 acres and features swings, a rope climbing area and a traditional play structure. The field can be used for soccer and the park provides tennis and basketball courts.
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Popular during the summer months, the Holland Memorial Pool is a public swimming pool run by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Visitors to the pool enjoy cooling off from the heat by swimming and relaxing in the water.
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Once home to the famed American poet and his family, the Robert Frost Farm is now a museum. The museum offers guided and narrated tours of the house and grounds, various exhibits, and periodic poetry readings.