Things to Do with Kids in Gloucester, MA

  • TripBuzz found 265 things to do with kids in or near Gloucester, Massachusetts, including 242 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Salem, Beverly, Lynn and Newburyport.
  • From 7 Seas Whale Watch to Cape Ann Whale Watch, the Gloucester area offers 115 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, Whale Watching Tours, Parks and Fishing.
  • Located Northeast of Boston, Gloucester is a small city rich with Massachusetts history. The city has played a prominent role in the fishing industry for many years and is now a popular summer vacation destination. Visitors can enjoy world-class fishing, water sports recreation, fine dining and lodging, whale watching and museum tours.
  • TripBuzz found 265 things to do with kids in or near Gloucester, Massachusetts, including 242 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Salem, Beverly, Lynn and Newburyport.
  • From 7 Seas Whale Watch to Cape Ann Whale Watch, the Gloucester area offers 115 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, Whale Watching Tours, Parks and Fishing.
  • Located Northeast of Boston, Gloucester is a small city rich with Massachusetts history. The city has played a prominent role in the fishing industry for many years and is now a popular summer vacation destination. Visitors can enjoy world-class fishing, water sports recreation, fine dining and lodging, whale watching and museum tours.
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30.5 Miles
100% 15 votes
History Museums 8 Adams Street, Quincy, MA 02169 MoreLess Info
The Quincy Historical Society operates the Quincy History Museum, among other historic attractions. The museum features exhibits spanning over 400 years of history, with particular emphasis on local native John Adams.
30.5 Miles
79% 34 votes
Kayaking 185 Wentworth Rd., Portsmouth, NH 03801 MoreLess Info
Portsmouth Kayak Adventures is a rental authority offering a variety of rental options. Attractions include kayak rentals, stand up paddle board rentals, bike rentals, and kayak and stand up paddle board tours.
30.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Dog Park Driftway, Scituate, MA 2040 MoreLess Info
Conservation Park is a dog park with scenic views and a sandy area where dogs can run freely. Visitors can enjoy the walking trails running along the river and past several marshes and a view of the beach.
30.6 Miles
96% 460 votes
National & State Parks 135 Adams Street, Quincy, MA 02169 MoreLess Info
Adams National Historical Park, in addition to the nearby estate called Peacefield, is the historic home of four generations of the Adams family which included U.S. Presidents, ambassadors, historians and more. The structures and their periods furnishings are preserved and available for viewing.
30.6 Miles
46% 550 votes
Zoos 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA 02121 MoreLess Info
At the Franklin Park Zoo, guests will have the opportunity to see animals ranging from black swans to warthogs. The location also features a 10,000 square foot playground and various educational programs for both children and adults.
30.6 Miles
76% 25 votes
Golf 250 The Driftway, Scituate, MA 02066 MoreLess Info
Adjacent to the North River, Widow's Walk Golf Course provides golfers with distant views of the Atlantic Ocean. Golfers of all abilities are invited to book a tee time at this 18-hole, par-72 course.
30.6 Miles
100% 7 votes
History Museums 301 The Driftway, Scituate, MA MoreLess Info
The 1732 residence of Captain Benjamin James is now the site of the Maritime and Mossing Museum. There are currently six growing exhibits that cover local history and famous area shipwrecks, and each has its own descriptive videos.
30.6 Miles
100% 23 votes
Parks Summit Avenue, Brookline, MA 02445 MoreLess Info
Corey Hill Outlook is a park for runners, dogs, children, bicyclists, and anyone else who can make use of the many trails or open space. There are also the playground, fountain, and incredible views of the Boston skyline.
30.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Specialty Museums 301 Driftway, Scituate, MA 2066 MoreLess Info
Scituate's Maritime & Irish Mossing Museum is located in what was once the home of Captain Benjamin James, a building that dates back to 1739. The museum hosts six evolving exhibits, each with narration.
30.7 Miles
89% 160 votes
Bus Tours departs from 1875 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420 MoreLess Info
Liberty Rides are classic trolley tours along the historic Battle Road and are led by guides dressed in period costumes. The tours make a stop at most of the prominent historical landmarks in the area such as Lexington Battle Green, National Heritage Museum, Buckman Tavern and more.
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