- Our list of the best things to do in Melrose, Massachusetts, features the top 797 nearby activities — including 353 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Melrose, MA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Sights & Landmarks.
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193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
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Featuring a 171-foot, three masted ship reconstruction, Salem Maritime National Historic Site offers visitors a variety of ship related tours. Visitors can also explore a walk through museum detailing the history of sailing in the 18th century.
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Founded and conducted by musical director Patrick Botti, the Waltham Symphony Orchestra presents an array of orchestral and chamber music concerts on a seasonal basis. The symphony also plays special shows for certain occasions.
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The House of the Seven Gables
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115 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
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The House of the Seven Gables is an original colonial mansion dating back to late 17th-century which operates as a local museum today featuring restored period furnishings and a variety of other artifacts.
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A fun place for outdoor play, Prospect Hill Park includes a picnic area, walking trails and a nice playground. A great location, it further offers beautiful views of downtown Boston.
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295 Totten Pond Road, Waltham, MA 02451
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Open public ice skating sessions are available at the Veterans Memorial Skating Rink most weekdays and all weekend during its operating season. The indoor rink allows for even children to skate as long as they wear a helmet, and skate rentals are available for a small fee.
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Home of America's industrial revolution, Waltham Museum contains artifacts and exhibits from the first modern factory. Items on display include automobiles, cotton mill items, an Edison Gramophone, and watchmaker tools.
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Salem Ferry offers a fast, convenient method of travel between Boston and Salem. See the city in a different light with picturesque views of Boston Harbor. Reservations are strongly recommended. Food and drinks are available on board.
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Witch Mansion is Salem's premier haunted attraction and opens as early as July each year. The attraction features a fully interactive haunted walkthrough with 4D illusions and high-tech effects by professional designers.
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Newton's Harry Gath Memorial Pool is a 25 yard outdoor swimming pool with a separate wading pool. The facility includes diving boards and a water slide, as well as a shade building with seating.
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154 Moody Street, Waltham, MA 2154
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Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation, located inside an old textile mill, is home to a variety of informative exhibits and antique artifacts showcasing the history of the American Industrial Revolution, the famous Waltham Watch Company and more.