Things to Do with Kids in Franklin, MA

  • TripBuzz found 433 things to do with kids in or near Franklin, Massachusetts, including 422 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Providence, Brookline, Cambridge and Watertown.
  • From Clarion Farm, Inc. to The Adirondack Club, the Franklin area offers 123 different types of family activities, including: Forests, Bowling, Children's Play Area and Family Fun Center.
  • Located only 50 minutes from Boston and about 30 minutes from Providence, Franklin, MA played a pivotal role in the country's history. Franklin was home to the first library in the country with its first books being donated by Benjamin Franklin himself. Franklin has a number of trails for walking and biking, as well as a number of trails approved for dirt biking.
  • TripBuzz found 433 things to do with kids in or near Franklin, Massachusetts, including 422 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Providence, Brookline, Cambridge and Watertown.
  • From Clarion Farm, Inc. to The Adirondack Club, the Franklin area offers 123 different types of family activities, including: Forests, Bowling, Children's Play Area and Family Fun Center.
  • Located only 50 minutes from Boston and about 30 minutes from Providence, Franklin, MA played a pivotal role in the country's history. Franklin was home to the first library in the country with its first books being donated by Benjamin Franklin himself. Franklin has a number of trails for walking and biking, as well as a number of trails approved for dirt biking.
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22.2 Miles
95% 22 votes
Rock Climbing 74 Acton Street, Watertown, MA 02472 MoreLess Info
Central Rock Gym is a 28,000 sq ft climbing facility with 50 ft walls, a giant boulder and lead structure and a fitness and yoga room. They offer camps, competitions and classes in yoga, hot yoga, pilates and spinning.
22.2 Miles
86% 7 votes
Swimming Pool 138 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472 MoreLess Info
Surrounded by large, shady trees and lush greenery is the Dealtry Memorial Pool. The public pool offers free entry, on site lifeguards and a 44 yard long swimming area with shallow and deep ends.
22.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Dog Park 65 Bacon Street, Watertown, MA 2472 MoreLess Info
The first of its kind in Watertown, the Watertown Dog Park is an off leash park with separate fenced areas for large and smaller dogs. Owners should bring their own water and clean-up bags.
22.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 65 Prospect Street, Shrewsbury, MA 1545 MoreLess Info
Formerly a Masonic property, Prospect Park centers around a main garden area that is landscaped most of the year. Guests can also enjoy five walking and running trails with the option to bring their dogs on leashes.
22.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Specialty Museums 80 Rosedale Road, Watertown, MA 2472 MoreLess Info
Opened in 1979, the Plumbing Museum is a museum dedicated to displaying information and exhibits solely about the trade of plumbing from history to present day. The museum is popular among fellow plumbers, tradesmen, and other curious individuals.
22.3 Miles
89% 19 votes
Libraries 65 Main Street, Watertown Square, Watertown, MA 2472 MoreLess Info
The Armenian Library and Museum of America (ALMA) is a collection of culture, rare books and art. This collection includes Armenian textiles, ceramics, medieval lighting, ancient coins and valuable artifacts.
22.3 Miles
96% 103 votes
Movie Theaters 637 Main Street, Chatham, MA 2633 MoreLess Info
Originally opened in 1916, the Chatham Orpheum Theater was the first movie house in the area. It continues to serve the community with updated projection technologies including 3-D and 6.1 Surround Sound on two theater screens.
22.3 Miles
100% 5 votes
Hiking Trails 9 Galen Street, Watertown, MA 02472 MoreLess Info
Stretching along the river for 20 miles, Charles River Reservation - Heart Healthy Trail has amenities for everyone. Activities include canoeing, biking, sailing, swimming, tennis, skating, enjoying concerts, and more.
22.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Playgrounds 64 Westbourne Terrace, Brookline, MA 2445 MoreLess Info
The Driscoll School Playground allows kids to play on its fields and playground equipment. The playground has a softball field, a basketball court, tennis courts, a sandbox, and play equipment.
22.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Bike Paths 417 Charles River Road, Watertown, MA 2472 MoreLess Info
The three mile long Charles River Path follows the waterway and crosses the river. Walkers and joggers can enjoy scenic views of the area in addition to local animals and landscaping.
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