Things to Do with Kids in Rockport, MA

  • TripBuzz found 232 things to do with kids in or near Rockport, Massachusetts, including 220 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Salem, Gloucester, Beverly and Lynn.
  • From Pirate Ship Formidable to Texas Coast Fly Fishing, the Rockport area offers 113 different types of family activities, including: Nature & Wildlife Areas, Hiking Trails, Movie Theaters and Theaters.
  • Located forty miles northeast of Boston is the city of Rockport. Surrounded on three sides by the Atlantic Ocean, the waterfront city is a popular tourist destination, famous for its lobster and prime fishing locations. A scenic strip of old fishermen shacks turned into shops and cafes is one of the most popular spots in the city, as is Thacher's Island, an offshore attraction that features twin lighthouses.
  • TripBuzz found 232 things to do with kids in or near Rockport, Massachusetts, including 220 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Salem, Gloucester, Beverly and Lynn.
  • From Pirate Ship Formidable to Texas Coast Fly Fishing, the Rockport area offers 113 different types of family activities, including: Nature & Wildlife Areas, Hiking Trails, Movie Theaters and Theaters.
  • Located forty miles northeast of Boston is the city of Rockport. Surrounded on three sides by the Atlantic Ocean, the waterfront city is a popular tourist destination, famous for its lobster and prime fishing locations. A scenic strip of old fishermen shacks turned into shops and cafes is one of the most popular spots in the city, as is Thacher's Island, an offshore attraction that features twin lighthouses.
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31.6 Miles
88% 528 votes
Colleges & Universities 77 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 MoreLess Info
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.
31.6 Miles
87% 85 votes
Specialty Museums Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138 MoreLess Info
Run by Harvard University, the Peabody Museum has some of the best collects of human history. See huge Native American totem poles, legacy of canoes, the art of wars throughout the ages, and tools used by our developing ancestors among many other things.
31.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Theaters 41 Foster Street, Arlington, MA 2474 MoreLess Info
A theater company that pulls its productions from pop culture and movies as well as from traditional drama, Dramatically Incorrect presents a variety of shows. The company also does improvisation and interactive murder mysteries.
31.7 Miles
92% 4656 votes
Duck Tours Prudential Center or Museum of Science, Boston, MA 02116 MoreLess Info
The Boston Duck Tours allow for a wide range of sightseeing including Bunker Hill, Boston Common, and Quincy Market before splashing into the Charles River. Once in the water, those on the tour can take in stunning views of the Boston and Cambridge skylines.
31.7 Miles
90% 790 votes
Natural History Museums 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 MoreLess Info
Established in 1998, the Harvard Museum of Natural History features a range of specimens from the collection of Harvard's three natural history research museums. The exhibits include the realistic flame-worked Glass Flowers, fossils and skeletons of dinosaurs and other mammals, minerals and more.
31.7 Miles
80% 463 votes
Specialty Museums 265 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 MoreLess Info
MIT Museum is home to a diverse collection of artifacts ranging from technological designs and architectural models to nautical engineering and holography exhibits, compiled by the various departments of MIT. The Museum also offers many hands-on activities and educational programs.
31.7 Miles
97% 68 votes
Bike Paths Cambridge, MA MoreLess Info
Established by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on a defunct railroad right of way, the Minuteman Trail passes through the area where the American Revolution began, notably part of the route of Paul Revere's midnight ride. The 10-mile bike path is maintained by its four local communities.
31.7 Miles
92% 51 votes
Theaters 45 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 MoreLess Info
Famous for its beautiful design and unparalleled acoustics, the Sanders Theatre offers a unique 180 degree arrangement to minimize distance from the stage. Attend a variety of concerts and other performances to enjoy the intimate atmosphere that the theatre provides.
31.7 Miles
90% 51 votes
Movie Theaters 65 Main St., Hingham, MA MoreLess Info
Located in Hingham, Massachusetts, Loring Hall is a small movie theater that presents new releases. It is located in a beautiful Federal-style building and is a favorite destination for visitors of all ages.
31.7 Miles
100% 10 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Route 3A, Hingham, MA 02043 MoreLess Info
Situated on 62 acres of woodlands, Whitney & Thayer Woods has 10 miles of trails for visitors to explore. The trails are lined with azaleas and rhododendrons, depending on the time of year.
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