- Our list of the best things to do in Norwood, Massachusetts, features the top 678 nearby activities — including 303 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Norwood, 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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Flight simulator with virtual cityscape and realistic controls; tour takes guests over sights such as Fenway Park and Charles River
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With a number of fine arts and jewelry up for auction, Grogan & Company is a bustling and lively auction house. Typical available items include a number of original pieces from famous artists such as Norman Rockwell and vintage jewelry.
4.4 Miles
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1904 Canton Ave., Route 138, Milton, MA 2186
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The Department of Conservation and Recreation's Blue Hills Trailside Museum is a state-owned, natural history museum. The museum features outdoor wildlife exhibits including species such as snowy owls and rescued river otters.
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The Blue Hill Observatory
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1904 Canton Avenue, Milton, MA 02186
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The Blue Hill Observatory offers public tours where visitors can browse all kinds of weather equipment and also see amazing views from atop their tower. It is inaccessible by car and requires a mile-long walk up a hill.
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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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Houghton's Pond rests within the Blue Hills Reservation, offering 7,000 acres of open space. While the focus of the recreational area is a spring-fed kettle hole pond, there is also a playground, concession pavilion, and visitor's center.
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Roughly 7,000 acres of open space is available at the Houghton's Pond Recreation Area. The 24-acre pond offers fishing and swimming while land-based recreation includes mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, and cross country skiing in the winter.
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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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The Needham Dance Theatre provides its customers with dance, ballet, jazz, Zumba, yoga, and hip hop programs. The location also hosts a recital, during which its students perform for their family and friends.
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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..