- 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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Chunky's Cinema Pub is a combination movie theater and restaurant. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Chunky's features a gluten-free menu. Movies are first-run Hollywood fare for the most part, with occasional sporting events and special features.
8.1 Miles
Centered on a war memorial, Veterans Memorial Park is a large recreation and sports park with activities for all ages. It features two baseball, football and soccer fields, as well as a large sprinkler park for hot summer days.
8.2 Miles
Situated on 23 acres of hillside, Rogers Fort Hill Park offers visitors a walking path to take in the natural landscape from. The park is moderately shaded by trees like Beach trees, and is surrounded by historic Victorian homes.
8.4 Miles
Featuring both pebbled and grass fields, Lowell Dog Park offers a safe, fenced in area where dogs can run off-leash. The park also stocks a supply of balls for owners and their dogs to play a game of fetch.
8.4 Miles
Situated on the banks of the Concord River, Muldoon Park features walking trails, a gazebo, an a boat launch. The park offers good opportunities for fishing and for wildlife viewing.
8.5 Miles
Located in Lowell, Massachusetts, the Merrimack Repertory Theater presents jam-packed seasons of professional theatrical works, musicals and one-person shows. It is one of the most widely respected theater companies in the state.
8.6 Miles
Open only during the summer months, Manning State Park features extensive woodlands with numerous picnic areas and walking paths for those wanting to walk or run. The park even has a small water playground for children.
8.6 Miles
An old school, retro styled bowling alley, All Saints Bowling Center offers open bowling as well as league and tournament play. The center features a pro shop, and allows visitors to bring their own food.
8.7 Miles
Haverhill Historical Society collects, preserves and educates the community about Greater Haverhill's past and culture. They showcase a range of historical artifacts including Native American artifacts from the Lower Merrimack Valley and the Buttonwood Museum which houses furniture and toys.
8.8 Miles
Boott Cotton Mills Museum, once a functioning mill which was at the center of the world's cotton textile industry, functions as an interpretive museum today featuring one of the largest industrial exhibits in the country that includes power canals, authentic mill equipment, rail systems and more.