- 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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Local history is on display at Worcester Historical Museum. Among the notable collections of artifacts, paintings and sculptures is weaponry from the colonial era through World War II. Ages 18 and under receive free admission.
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Harvard Square, locally known as simply the Square, is the historic and cultural center of Cambridge and serves as a popular destination for shopping, dining, quality theater and sightseeing.
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The first large municipally-funded public library in America, the Boston Public Library features an audio-visual collection and a variety of fiction and young adult book offerings. The location also features an auditorium and conference rooms.
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The A.R.T. - American Repertory Theater has the sole goal of helping visitors experience art. Performances include musicals, theatrical performances, acrobatics, and many other forms of art for you to experience.
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Artistic and independent films are the focus of the Brattle Theatre. It serves as the home venue for several major film events throughout the year, such as the Independent Film Festival Boston, Boston LGBT Film Festival, and Boston Underground Film Festival.
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105 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138
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The preserved home of Henry Longfellow, Longfellow House Washington Headquarters National Historic Site offers visitors the chance to learn more about the life of the literary genius. View and analyze the 19th century poet's work and walk the home where the incredible creations happened.
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739 Washington Street, Quincy, MA 02169
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Home of the U.S. Naval Heavy Cruiser, the United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum is a well-known tourist destination in the state of Massachusetts. For added enjoyment, special events such as birthday parties and overnight stays are offered aboard this cruiser.
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Founded in 1636, Harvard University is the country's oldest and one of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning. Harvard Yard, which is the university's historic center, contains many attractions including the statue of John Harvard, the Memorial Church and more.
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77 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
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Established in 1861, Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a reputed institution of higher learning with a special focus on science and mathematics. Located near the Charles River, MIT's campus is home to numerous historic buildings designed by famous architects such as William Welles Bosworth.