- 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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Framingham Community Theater is a program that is part of the Performing Arts Center of MetroWest. A wide range of shows are offered every season, including a yearly mystery dinner theater production written by the theater's writing group.
13.7 Miles
With the purpose of stimulating creative thinking in children, Jam Time offers an interactive playground for them to explore. The facility has slides, toys, seating, and climbing areas for the children to play with indoors.
13.7 Miles
Offering a peaceful and serene environment, Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary is equipped with a walking trail, garden and play area. Surrounded by lakes and streams, the park also features a nature center with educational exhibits.
13.8 Miles
The Wine Press is a beer, wine, and liquor store that stocks a wide variety of spirits. The store features a knowledgeable and expert staff who can provide recommendations and advice, and offers gift baskets.
13.9 Miles
Situated on 57 acres, Cushing Memorial Park was previously used as a treatment site for World War II soldiers. The park offers walking trails, a children's playground, picnic areas and open fields suitable for recreational activities.
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Located on Chohituate Lake, Charles River Canoe &Kayak offers a wide variety of activities in addition to canoe and kayak rentals. With a sand swimming beach and bar-b-q grills the entire family can experience a full day of outdoor fun.
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Popular with hikers, the Mowry Conservation Area offers several streams, trees and hills. Although its open year round, hiking can be a little more of a challenge when there is ice and snow on the rocks.
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The Charles River Peninsula is a restored grassland field surrounded by water on three sides. The peninsula is populated by birch, hemlock, and beech trees and features several shoreline walking paths.
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Learned Beach
Lower Shawmut Terrace, off Prindiville Avenue, Framingham, MA 01702
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Open to the public in summer, Learned Beach is situated on a pond and has a lifeguard monitored swim area. The pond has several walking trails that loop by the beach and the surrounding forest.
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Offering a secluded beach, Ames Long Pond is a recreation area that hosts swimming lessons and other water sports. The town offers day and season passes, and maintains public restrooms and a dock area.