- TripBuzz found 664 things to do with kids in or near Melrose, Massachusetts, including 663 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Salem, Lowell and Cambridge.
- From Melrose Dog Park to Pine Banks Park, the Melrose area offers 118 different types of family activities, including: Dog Park, Parks, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
- Only 7 miles north of Boston, Melrose, MA is one of many cities with rich histories in early American life. With its proximity to Boston and the Mystic River, visitors can have both big city entertainment, and access to nature and all it has to offer. Some events in Melrose include boxing for charity, performances by the Melrose Symphony Orchestra, and chili cook-offs.
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Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA 01938
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Kayakers and boaters love visiting Crane Wildlife Refuge on the Crane Estate. Three-and-a-half miles of gravel roads and foot trails lead to the Crane burial site atop Choate Island. Wildlife seen in the area include gulls, sanderlings and sandpipers.
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Natick's Museum of World War II Boston is the world's largest museum devoted to the Second World War. It is open throughout the year and is an essential destination for veterans and military buffs.
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Canoe and kayak rentals at the UMass Lowell Kayak Center are available from early June until late August. Reservations are available. The center also offers youth programs, tours, custom group outings and is home to the UMass rowing team.
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Multiple trampolines have been put together to make up the large Main Court section of the Launch Trampoline Park. The venue also boasts a Kid's Court made of nine floor trampolines and four wall trampolines in addition to a Dodgeball Court and Foam Pit.
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Located in a historic theater, Fiddlehead Theatre Company is known for its Broadway musical productions each season. The company also hosts youth programs that teach theatrical skills like singing and acting.
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8 Mercer Road, Natick, MA 1760
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The history of World War II is on display at The Museum of World War II. The museum details the events of the war through over 7,000 artifacts, providing visitors with a unique educational experience. Over 100 mannequins in complete uniforms are on display. Private tours are available.
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Norwood Historical Society features the Day House which is open seasonally for tours and seasonal exhibits in the spring and fall months. The Day House is also available for group tours and for research by appointment year round.
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A classic style bowling alley that specializes in candlepin bowling, the Norwood Sport Center offers open bowling as well as league and tournament play. The facility also offers bumper bowling for kids.
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Located in Natick, Massachusetts, the Broadmoore Wildlife Sanctuary is home to diverse species of reptiles, fish, birds and small mammals. Audubon members receive free admission, and non-members may visit for a small fee.
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A movie theater featuring 16 auditoriums, AMC Framingham 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers in-theater dining, theater rentals for private events and a concession area with food and drinks.