- Our list of the best things to do in Franklin, Massachusetts, features the top 528 nearby activities — including 227 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Franklin, MA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
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A sports complex and recreation center, Turf Time Tewksbury is home to adult and youth soccer leagues along with adult flag football leagues. The center provides a toddler play area, party hosting, music classes and turf rental.
38.6 Miles
A local historic cemetery, Burial Hill is believed to be one of the oldest burial sites in the country with many graves dating as far back as 17th-century. It is situated on the top of a hill an provides sweeping views of the harbor and the Plymouth Beach.
38.6 Miles
Jenney House Museum, which operated as the Jenney Grist Mill before, functions as a mueseum and features a wide range of exhibits about the history of John Lenney who set up the mill in 1636, as well as a variety of other historical artifacts.
38.6 Miles
Plymouth Rock marks the site where the passengers of Mayflower, who later founded Plymouth Colony, first touched the land of the New World. The rock itself, with the date 1620 etched on it, is surrounded by protective pillars and available for public viewing.
38.6 Miles
211 Airport Access Road, Middletown, RI 2842
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See Middletown the way the birds do with an airborne tour courtesy of Bird's Eye View Helicopters. Enjoy a thrilling personal tour at the hands of an experienced captain and veteran tour guide. Tour size is extremely limited; reservations are required.
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The new Bedford Museum of Glass
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61 Wamsutta St, New Bedford, MA
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The New Bedford Museum of Glass celebrates the beauty and history of glass within this seaport town. The collection continues to grow and includes art glass made by the famous Mount Washington and Pairpont factories.
38.6 Miles
Led by paranormal investigators, Dead of Night Ghost Tours offers a variety of tours focused on Plymouth's history and lore. Tours include a daytime historic tour, a lantern-lit ghost tour, and a scavenger hunt tour.
38.6 Miles
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Winslow and North Street, Plymouth, MA
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The Mayflower Society House & Library is located just around the corner from Plymouth Rock in a historic dwelling from the 18th century. It features a small museum dedicated to the pilgrims and serves as the headquarters for the General Society of Mayflower Descendants.
38.6 Miles
Native American guides lead a walking tour through the historical Plymouth Rock landmarks in Native Plymouth Tours. During the trip, the guide narrates the native history of the original Thanksgiving.
38.6 Miles
Hop aboard the Plymouth to Providence Ferry to enjoy the most direct route between the two points. A narrated tour of Plymouth Harbor is included. Sundecks as well as a fully-enclosed cabin are available.