- TripBuzz found 584 things to do with kids in or near Wellesley, Massachusetts, including 572 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Lowell, Cambridge and Brookline.
- From Glowgolf to Babson Skating Center, the Wellesley area offers 118 different types of family activities, including: Gardens, Parks, Mini Golf and Movie Theaters.
- An upscale suburb of Boston, Wellesley is home to a few colleges and institutions of higher learning. With a symphony orchestra along with outdoor walking and hiking trails, the community offers an array of activities for both residents and tourists to enjoy. Wellesley is also home to many businesses including Sun Life Financial and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care.
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Apple Cinemas is a movie theater with a large selection of first-run movies, including Bollywood films at times. There are weekly specials and their extensive snack bar features a popsicle assortment, coffee and tea.
10.2 Miles
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79 votes
168 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, MA 02138
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Fresh Pond Entertainment Cinemas is a movie theater multiplex that shows a variety of first run Hollywood movies in full digital video and sound. The theater can be reserved for parties and special events.
10.2 Miles
Immortalized in literature by the great American author Henry David Thoreau, Walden Pond State Reservation preserves the pond, Thoreau's cabin, and the surrounding environs for visitors to experience. The reservation offers year-round programs and guided tours.
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The site of one of the most notable literary works in our country, the Thoreau House, inspired Henry Thoreau to write Walden. The small cabin in the woods is a quaint space with only the necessities, including a cot, fireplace, and a writing table.
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The Blue Hill Observatory
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1904 Canton Avenue, Milton, MA 02186
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The Blue Hill Observatory offers public tours where visitors can browse all kinds of weather equipment and also see amazing views from atop their tower. It is inaccessible by car and requires a mile-long walk up a hill.
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Designed as a safe, fun place for dogs, Thorndike Field Dog Park provides ample space for running, jumping and playing. It also offers pet-friendly drinking fountains, obstacle courses and comfortable seating for pet owners.
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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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Liberty Ride
departs from 1875 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420
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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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National Heritage Museum is a local history museum which features a range of exhibits on the American Revolutionary War, Freemasonry, local history and culture, decorative arts and more.
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32 votes
1904 Canton Ave., Route 138, Milton, MA 2186
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The Department of Conservation and Recreation's Blue Hills Trailside Museum is a state-owned, natural history museum. The museum features outdoor wildlife exhibits including species such as snowy owls and rescued river otters.