- 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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Sailor Dog Charters conducts sailing excursions from Rockport during the summer as well as full sailing vacations to the Virgin Islands in the winter. The charter yacht is a 2008 Island Packet 370 that can comfortably accommodate two to six people.
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Visitors can experience what its like to be a pirate on a live-action pirate cruise with Pirate Ship Formidable. The ship has several pirate actors that act out the history of pirates and teach visitors ship chores.
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180 Hemenway Road, Framingham, MA
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On the outskirts of Boston, the New England Wild Flower Society Garden in the Woods is a botanic garden comprised of meandering paths, plentiful springs and bounteous foliage. A public sanctuary, this garden offers a unique view of rare botanical species.
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New England Wild Flower Society, 180 Hemenway Road, Framingham, MA 01701
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Featuring over 45 acres of local plants, Garden in the Woods is an outdoor botanical garden popular among flower lovers, gardening experts, and nature enthusiasts alike. Visitors enjoy walking along the two miles of pathways, observing the surrounding floral beauty.
26.5 Miles
The North Shore Kayak Outdoor Center is a business that provides a number of kayak services to the general public. Customers are offered kayak tours, sales, and rentals, as well as many other options to enjoy.
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The Kid's Place 4 Fun is an interactive crafts program where visitors paint ceramics, plaster and canvas, mine for gems and make candles. They are also a party venue and cotton candy and slush are always available.
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Bowling center Needham Bowlaway offers New England style Candlepin bowling. All ages are welcome at the bowling center and the game features light-weight bowling balls and kid friendly lane bumpers.
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For a miniature golf adventure with a patriotic motif, Golf On the Village Green is both fun and educational. The Freedom Trail themed holes have signs containing historical information and the obstacle buildings and statues are colonial replicas.
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Babson Skating Center offers an array of recreational opportunities in the Fall and Winter months. Locals and visitors can enjoy watching a hockey game while enjoying warm beverages and snacks or sign up for skate lessons themselves.
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The Wellesley Players are a dramatic company who are part of the American Association of Community Theatres. The company presents a variety of musical and dramatic productions each season, and offers memberships.