- 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.
- The results below include the top 13 things to do within the city of Franklin, MA , followed by 515 popular activities in nearby cities, including Providence, Cambridge, Boston, Brookline, Watertown, Framingham, Newton, Waltham, Pawtucket, Natick, Cranston, Marlborough, Wellesley, Foxboro, Quincy, Lincoln, Attleboro, Smithfield, East Providence, Dedham, Worcester, Brockton, Taunton, Milton, Cumberland, Shrewsbury, Needham, Braintree, Norwood, Lincoln, Randolph, Woonsocket, Stoughton, North Smithfield, Concord, Warwick, Warren, Medfield, Weymouth, Chatham, Chepachet and Harrisville
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Located nearby the Merrimack River, Boarding House Park features an outdoor stage used to host a summer concert series. The park offers open grass fields used for seating during events, trees and paved walkways.
39.3 Miles
The New Bedford Art Museum is dedicated to the appreciation, preservation and creation of fine art. The museum's collections range from medieval manuscripts to African tribal masks, Asian watercolor paintings and a large selection of American art.
39.3 Miles
An indoor/outdoor sports complex, Jungleplex maintains 60 000 square feet of playing space for activities including soccer, martial arts, field hockey and baseball, and also includes an arcade and cafe on the premises.
39.3 Miles
Get a glimpse into the life of the Phillips family and their staff at Phillips House. Located on Salem's popular Chestnut Street, this Colonial Revival style carriage house is open to the public. Tours are available.
39.4 Miles
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18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 02740
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Established in 1903, New Bedford Whaling Museum houses one of the world's largest collection of artifacts related to the whaling industry including the world's largest whale ship model called the Lagoda as well as multiple art, science and history galleries.
39.4 Miles
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33 William Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
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New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park preserves the whaling heritage of New Bedford which was a major whaling port in 19th-century. The park contains a historic landmark district, New Bedford Whaling Museum, the Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum among many other attractions.
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Ocean Explorium is a local marine science education center which offers visitors a chance to learn about oceanic life and its interaction with humans. It houses multiple acquatic exhibits and touch tanks which feature rays, sharks, jellyfish and more, coupled with many other non-living exhibits.
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Constructed in 1832, Seamen's Bethel is a local chapel in New Bedford which gained popularity as the Whaleman's Chapel, as it was referred to in the famous novel, Moby-Dick.
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Built in 1638, Old Burial Hill is a picturesque cemetery which overlooks the harbor called Old Marblehead and the sea. It is the final resting place of many Revolutionary soldiers and features some well-preserved headstones of 17th century.
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Walking and people watching is an enjoyable pastime at Acushnet Avenue. Portuguese markets and bakeries line the streets. Other options for visitors include boutiques, an antique store and local pubs.