- TripBuzz found 663 things to do with kids in or near Medford, Massachusetts, including 649 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Salem, Lowell and Cambridge.
- From Loconte Rink to Barry Playground, the Medford area offers 118 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Skating Rinks, Bowling and Playgrounds.
- Medford, MA is situated only 5 miles from the heart of Boston, making it an ideal location for access to the city's attractions while maintaining a smaller town atmosphere. History is apparent in every corner of Medford, including the Isaac Royall House, which housed troops led by John Stark and George Washington during the Revolutionary War.
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The historic Newton History Museum is a museum that collects, preserves, interprets, and exhibits artifacts of local significance. The museum is best known for the 'Civil War' and 'Anti-Slavery' exhibits.
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The 200-acre Mary Cumming Park, located just north of Boston, offers meadows, forests, wetlands and a network of trails for public enjoyment. Visitors can partake in day hikes, backpacking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, picnicking and geocaching.
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527 Washington Street, At Historic Newton, Newton, MA 2458
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History buffs will appreciate a visit to Jackson Homestead and Museum. Built in 1809, this house has historical significance as a station on the Underground Railroad prior to the Civil War. Among the displays at the museum is a cellar in which slaves may have hidden.
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America's first public beach, Revere Beach is a scenic boardwalk and ocean beach area. Athletic events, sand carving, beach combing and restaurants are available and incoming planes can be seen landing at Logan Airport.
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Brookline Reservoir offers a path for fishermen, joggers, walkers, families and doggies. There is a pond, lots of benches along the way and during the summer months trees surround the reservoir providing ample shade.
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Featuring an NHL regulation sized rink, John A. Ryan Skating Arena hosts public skating sessions for the community. The arena has amenities like heated seating stands, viewing rooms, and concession stands.
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Located on the campus of Boston College, Alumni Stadium offers stadium benches to see the latest college football home games. The stadium has concession stands spread throughout the facility that offer sodas and refreshments.
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Lexington Venue is a movie multiplex that shows primarily first-run Hollywood movies with digital video and sound. The theater also shows art films and independent films that typically do not show up in national chain theaters.
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A non-profit entity, the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society features a gallery where local artists' works are displayed. Numerous art related classes and workshops are also offered at this facility.
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South Boston is an area which contains both housing and commercial areas. Events of interest that take place there include the Saint Patrick's Day parade, while local landmark Castle Island is also of note.