- Our list of the best things to do in Newton, Massachusetts, features the top 752 nearby activities — including 324 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
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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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Puppet Showplace Theatre is a local entertainment venue which features puppet shows by a wide range of artists, both local as well as national.
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Built in the early 1640s, The Fairbanks House is thought to be the oldest standing house made of timber in the US. The house remains furnished to reflect the original Puritan immigrant homeowners lifestyle.
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The Puppet Showplace Theater is a puppetry theater that presents over 300 performances by practiced puppet companies every year. The cinema offers summer camps for those who are interested in puppetry.
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At Minot Playground & Rose Garden, visitors can walk through a garden that features over 320 varieties of roses. The garden hosts gardening classes that teach the basics of pruning, planting, watering, and more.
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Needham Community Theatre offers dramatic performances for its guests to enjoy, including those inspired by the works of Shakespeare. Those who wish to get involved can also audition for a role..
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Formed by retreating glaciers, Fresh Pond Reservation refers to the kettle-hole lake and its surrounding area. A two mile perimeter road hosts biking, hiking and roller blading, and birders find many opportunities to spot local, migratory and songbirds.
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Located adjacent to Hall's Pond, Amory Park features a wooded wildlife preserve, tennis courts and baseball fields. The fields can be used for other open field recreational activities and sports as well as picnics.
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105 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138
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The preserved home of Henry Longfellow, Longfellow House Washington Headquarters National Historic Site offers visitors the chance to learn more about the life of the literary genius. View and analyze the 19th century poet's work and walk the home where the incredible creations happened.