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New England Aquarium(0km)

Boston

New England AquariumExplore vibrant coral reefs, from the Bahamas and the tropical Pacific to temperate Australia. Meet the lionfish and the stonefish, some of the most poisonous fishes in the sea.

Museum of Science(1km)

Boston

Museum of ScienceWow - this place looks amazing! Live Sciences demos, loads of interactive exhibits, IMAX, Planetarium - looks great for adults as well as kids. Great idea if you're looking for fun family places to go with kids in Massachusetts.

Boston Childrens Museum(2km)

Boston

Boston Childrens MuseumLoads of great hand-on exhibits to keep your kids entertained - designed for children and families, the exhibits focus on science, culture, environmental awareness, health & fitness, and the arts.

Boston Duck Tours(2km)

Boston

Boston Duck ToursThe fun begins as soon as you board your "DUCK", a W.W.II style amphibious landing vehicle. First, you'll be greeted by one of our legendary ConDUCKtors, who'll be narrating your tour. Then you're off on a journey like you've never had before

Skywalk Observatory(3km)

Boston

Skywalk ObservatoryVisit the Skywalk Observatory, Boston's only sky-high vantage point for sweeping 360 degree views of Greater Boston and beyond. Let your eyes and ears do the walking as you experience the exclusive state-of-the-art Antenna Audio Tour detailing the city's many points of..

The Mary Baker Eddy Library and Mapparium(4km)

Boston

The Mary Baker Eddy Library and MappariumWalk though the world of 1937, quite literally, as you step into a one-of-a-kind, three-story, painted-glass globe. Once inside, watch a sound and light presentation, experience the unique acoustics and then continue out to explore everything else the Library has to offer.

Red Sox Fenway Park Tour(4km)

Boston

Red Sox Fenway Park TourVisit the park where the Babe pitched, The Kid hit, Yaz dazzled and Ortiz still thrills young fans today. Soak up the rich history; hear the echoes of the past. Visit the Green Monster, imagine being one of the "Knights of the Keyboard" as you see the view from the Press..

5-WITS(4km)

Boston

5-WITSDo you have the nerve to go head to head with Pharaoh? 5W!TS presents a mind-bending adventure of sights, sounds and action that's sure to get under your skin!

Boston National Historic Park(5km)

Boston

Boston National Historic ParkBoston National Historical Park tells the story of the events that led to the American Revolution and the Navy that kept the nation strong. Visit the historic sites that make up Boston National Historical Park

Franklin Park Zoo(6km)

Dorchester

Franklin Park ZooGreat Zoo divided into 10 main areas: Tropical Forest, Serengeti, Kalahari Kingdom, Outback, Giraffe Savannah, Bird World, Butterfly Landing, Children's World, Tiger and African Wild Dogs

Harvard Museum of Natural History(7km)

Cambridge

Harvard Museum of Natural HistoryTake a stroll through a garden of 3,000 Glass Flowers hand-made by father/son glass artists over a fifty year period. You won't believe they're glass! Explore dinosaurs, hundreds of animals from around the world, minerals, gems. Check out the 42 ft. Kronosaurus, the..

Swan Boats of Boston(10km)

Boston

Swan Boats of BostonA trip to Boston is not complete without a visit to Swan Boats. These tours have been run by the same family for over a hundred years in the Boston Public Garden, which was the setting for the famous children's story, "Make Way for Ducklings."

Stone Zoo(14km)

Stoneham

Stone ZooHighlights of Stone Zoo's collection include the snow leopards of Himalayan Highlands, bald eagles of Yukon Creek, hornbills and emperor tamarins of Windows to the Wild, and jaguars and cougars of Treasures of the Sierra Madre.

Salem Witch Museum(21km)

Salem

Salem Witch MuseumThe Salem Witch Museum takes you back to Salem 1692. Visitors are given a dramatic history lesson using stage sets with life-size figures, lighting and a narration - an overview of the Witch Trials of 1692. Probably not the best place to take the smaller visitor.

Salem Maritime National Historic Site(21km)

Salem

Salem Maritime National Historic SiteThe Salem Maritime National Historic Site consists of 12 historic structures and about 9 acres of land along the waterfront in Salem, Massachusetts, plus a Visitor Center in downtown Salem.

The New England Pirate Museum(21km)

Salem

The New England Pirate MuseumRelive the adventures of Captains Kidd and Blackbeard, who roamed freely offshore plundering merchant ships. Participate in an educational, historically accurate and entertaining, live walking tour with a qualified guide who encourages student participation and questions.

CoCo Key Waterpark(25km)

Danvers

CoCo Key WaterparkDesigned to delight every age and interestand to be an affordable anytime getawayCoCo Key Water Park has all the funand relaxationyou can handle. In addition to 65,000 square feet of thrilling water adventure, it offers a host of popular amenities

Children's Museum of Easton(34km)

North Easton

Children's Museum of EastonThe Children's Museum in Easton (CME) is an educational, cultural, and social learning center for children and families with a primary focus on children ages 1-8. There are 3 floors of interactive exhibits and over 100 programs that allow kids to explore the world around..

The Butterfly Place(41km)

Westford

The Butterfly PlaceAt any given time, the atrium may contain up to 500 butterflies representing as many as 50 different species from around the world, although butterflies which are native to the New England region are featured whenever possible.

Canobie Lake Park(50km)

Salem

Canobie Lake ParkOver 85 Rides, Games, Live Entertainment and Attractions!!! Fun for all the family! Great idea if you are looking for places to go with kids in New Hampshire.

Americas Stonehenge(50km)

Salem

Americas StonehengeBuilt by a Native American Culture or a migrant European population? No one knows for sure. A maze of man-made chambers, walls and ceremonial meeting places, America's Stonehenge is most likely the oldest man-made construction in the United States (over 4000 years old).

Victorian Park Family Entertainment Center(50km)

Salem

Victorian Park Family Entertainment CenterThis family fun center features miniature golf, Victorian Ice Cream Parlor, an arcade, haunted house. Water Wars! And much more, good family fun!

Field of Dreams(50km)

Salem

Field of DreamsField of Dreams has a wonderful children's playground, sand volleyball court, a special events stage, small picnic area and walking trails. A great idea if you are looking for places to go with kids in New Hampshire.

Spooky World(50km)

Salem

Spooky WorldSalem, New Hampshire is the NEW headquarters for Halloween fun in New England.

Capron Park Zoo(51km)

Attleboro

Capron Park ZooCombined with an award-winning playground and exciting educational programs, the Zoo is sure to delight the young and young at heart. Whether it's watching the Lions wrestle, coming face-to-face with a Snow Monkey, staring at a snake or relaxing in our Rainforest, there is..

World War II State Park(54km)

Woonsocket

World War II State ParkFacilities and Activities include: Pavilion, Picnic Tables, Tennis courts, Horseshoe Courts, Shuffleboard Court, Playground, Volleyball Courts, Bandstand, Picnicking, Tennis, Volleyball, Horseshoes, Shuffleboard and Concerts.

Hannaway Blacksmith Shop(59km)

Lincoln

Hannaway Blacksmith ShopVisitors can now experience the ring of the anvil and the odor of coal and hot steel as blacksmiths forge pieces of the metal into hinges, nails, and other household items.

Lincoln Woods State Park(59km)

Lincoln

Lincoln Woods State ParkLincoln Woods State Park is one of Blackstone Valley's great treasures. A short ride from Providence, Pawtucket, and Cumberland, it is a popular get away for northeastern Rhode Islanders.

RI Sports Center(60km)

North Smithfield

RI Sports CenterPublic ice skating and hockey, fun for all the family!

Eco Tarium(61km)

Worcester

Eco TariumSet in an urban oasis, the EcoTarium offers a chance to walk through the treetops, take a thrilling multimedia journey through the galaxy at a digital planetarium, meet wildlife, stroll nature trails, ride a narrow-gauge railroad.

Slater Mill Historic Site(61km)

Pawtucket

Slater Mill Historic SiteSlater Mill Historic Site is an interactive museum where you can take part in the lives of the New England villagers, who created the American Industrial Revolution. Wander around the grounds and enter the authentic 18th and 19th century buildings you'll meet costumed..

The Robert Frost Farm(62km)

Derry

The Robert Frost FarmThe Robert Frost Farm was home to Robert Frost and his family from 1900-1911. Frost, one of the nation's most acclaimed poets whose writings are said to be the epitome of New England, attributed many of his poems to memories from the Derry years. The simple two-story white..

Ocean Spray's Cranberry World(64km)

Plymouth

Ocean Spray's Cranberry WorldTake a trip to the visitor centre where you'll find out all about this native american fruit through exhibits and interactive displays and lots of interesting facts. Just outside you'll see a cranberry bog as well!!

Plymouth National Wax Museum(64km)

Plymouth

Plymouth National Wax MuseumThe Wax Museum, gives a graphic portrayal in the magic of light, sound, and animation, recreating the persecuted years in England, the escape to Holland, the Mayflower voyage, and the landing at Plymouth, where the rain - thunder - and lightning or a raging storm, make you..

Providence Childrens Museum(67km)

Providence

Providence Childrens MuseumProvidence Children's Museum is a place where kids and grown ups can play and learn together. The Museum presents hands-on exhibit areas and exciting programs designed for children ages 1 to 11 that explore the arts, culture, history and science. Exhibits and programs are..

Rhode Island School of Design Museum(67km)

Providence

Rhode Island School of Design MuseumThe RISD Museum houses over 80,000 works of art, ranging from ancient Greek and Roman sculpture to French Impressionist paintings, from Chinese stone and terracotta sculpture to contemporary art in every medium, including textiles, ceramics, glass and furniture.

Providence Athenaeum(67km)

Providence

Providence AthenaeumThe Providence Athenaeum, founded in 1753 as an independent membership library, provides books and other materials to all, of any age, who love reading, appreciate literature, and enjoy cultural discovery. The Athenaeum's collections and historic building are maintained in..

Breezy Picnic Grounds Waterslides(67km)

Douglas

Breezy Picnic Grounds WaterslidesEveryone will enjoy swimming in crystal-clear Whitins Reservoir, riding our (3) 300'waterslides (all with unlimited rides!), or just relaxing in our clean well-groomed grounds.

Roger Williams Park Zoo(68km)

Providence

Roger Williams Park ZooRoger Williams Park Zoo is home to approximately 130 species of rare and fascinating animals from around the world including elephants, giraffes, snow leopards, kangaroos, moon bears, gibbons and many others, all in naturalistic settings.

American Independence Museum(69km)

Exeter

American Independence MuseumDiscover the stories behind America's revolutionary past and how they relate to your experiences today by visiting the American Independence Museum. Located in historic Exeter, New Hampshire, the museum features stories of the brave men and women who overcame their..

Snake Den State Park(71km)

Johnston

Snake Den State ParkThe 1000 acre undeveloped property boasts self-guided walking trails, beautiful trees, flowers and plants and also a working farm. In the fall, the foliage at Snake Den is something to behold. Facilities and Activities include: Walking Trails, Scenery, Wildlife and a..

Fuller Gardens(71km)

North Hampton

Fuller GardensFuller Gardens is a public display garden, located on the ocean, that features over 1700 rose bushes of hundreds of varieties, formal English perennial borders, Japanese Garden and Koi pond, annual displays and a tropical and desert conservatory.

Ukulele Hall of Fame Museum(72km)

Cranston

Ukulele Hall of Fame MuseumThe Ukulele Hall of Fame Museum was founded in 1996. Our Mission is to document, preserve and promote the history of the ukulele, its players, and makers, as well as to inspire and engage people everywhere in the perpetuation of the ukulele and ukulele music through..

Pulaski Memorial Recreation Area(73km)

Glocester

Pulaski Memorial Recreation AreaLocated within the 4000 acre George Washington Management Area, the 100 acre Pulaski Memorial Recreation Area is a "day use" facility offering users a multitude of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.

Water Wizz(73km)

East Wareham

Water WizzGreat day out at family water park with wave pool, swimming pool and miniature golf - tubes, slides etc. Good idea if you're looking for fun family places to go with kids in Massachusetts.

Battleship Cove(74km)

Fall River

Battleship CoveDon't just learn about historylive it! At Battleship Cove, you will experience firsthand what it was like to serve on board a Navy warship in WWII. We also have a Nautical Nights program where families stay overnight on board the battleship for a boatload of fun. See our..

The Amoskeag Fishways Learning and Visitors Center(74km)

Manchester

The Amoskeag Fishways Learning and Visitors CenterThe center houses an impressive interactive exhibit hall that allows visitors to explore the Merrimack River. The exhibits focus on the Merrimack River watershed, historical use of the Amoskeag area, and river wildlife. Visitors can view live turtles, frogs and salmon, play..

Scouting Museum(75km)

Manchester

Scouting MuseumThe Lawrence L. Lee Scouting Museum/Max I Silber Scouting Library represents an exciting, unique, and colorful repository for an exceedingly large collection of Boy Scout memorabilia and an exceptional Scouting Library. Artifacts relating to Scouting in New Hampshire, New..

Seacoast Science Center(76km)

Rye

Seacoast Science CenterThe Seacoast Science Center is a "must see" for anyone wishing to discover the natural treasures and rich history of coastal New Hampshire. The Center's dramatic seaside setting, interpretive exhibits, and commitment to creating a memorable, personalized experience for each..

Herreshoff Marine Museum(77km)

Bristol

Herreshoff Marine MuseumThe Herreshoff Marine Museum and America's Cup Hall of Fame are dedicated to the education and inspiration of the public through presentations of the history and innovative work of the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company and the America's Cup competition.

The Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology(77km)

Bristol

The Haffenreffer Museum of AnthropologyThe Museum originated with the private collection of Rudolf F. Haffenreffer, who founded the King Philip Museum in the early 20th century. When the Museum opened to the public, its collections focused on local archaeological materials, but soon expanded to include much of..

Blithewold Mansion Gardens and Arboretum(77km)

Bristol

Blithewold Mansion Gardens and ArboretumBlithewold is one of the finest garden estates in New England. Your exploration of Blithewold will include a dozen different gardens, specimen trees, and a 45-room English style manor house, all chronicling a rich social history of the lives of one family over a span of..

Coggeshall Farm Museum(77km)

Bristol

Coggeshall Farm MuseumCoggeshall Farm Museum is a living historical farm set on 48 acres that have been cultivated by Europeans since the late 17th century.

Colt State Park(77km)

Bristol

Colt State ParkColt State Park in Bristol is often referred to as the 'gem' of the State Parks System. The entire western border of the park is an open panorama onto Narragansett Bay.

Alibi Charters(77km)

Warwick

Alibi ChartersAlibi Charters offer a range of cruise packages to fit your needs. We like to share our appreciation & knowledge of the local waters with you. From beginners to the experienced, whether it's a fishing technique or a historical fact about Hope Island, we will to give the..

The Millyard Museum(78km)

Manchester

The Millyard MuseumThe Museum features the permanent exhibit, Woven in Time: 11,000 Years at Amoskeag Falls, that tells the story of Manchester and the people who have lived and worked here. The story starts with the native peoples who fished at Amoskeag Falls 11,000 years ago. It continues..

Arts Dune Tours(79km)

Provincetown

Arts Dune ToursDaily Trips begin at 10 AM and ending with the special sunset tour at 5:30 PM. The daily trips are a one hour narrated tour through the historic sand dunes and National Seashore Park.

Currier Museum of Art(79km)

Manchester

Currier Museum of ArtThe Currier features European and American paintings, decorative arts, photographs and sculpture, including works by Picasso, Monet, O'Keeffe, Wyeth, and LeWitt with exhibitions, tours, and programs year-round. The museum also offers tours of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed..

Charmingfare Farm(80km)

Candia

Charmingfare FarmCharmingfare Farm is home to many of the traditional agricultural animals you would expect to see on a farm. Children will enjoy the Oakhurst Dairy Discovery Barn , home to our large "hands-on" petting area.

Liquid Planet Waterpark(80km)

Candia

Liquid Planet WaterparkLIQUID PLANET WATER PARK is a locally-owned and family-run business inspired by New Hampshire's great outdoors. We have combined the tranquility and majestic beauty of nature with the fun, excitement, and adventure of a state of the art water park.

Monster Mini Golf (80km)

Warwick

Monster Mini Golf Monster Mini GOlf is fun for all ages! It's 18 holes of indoor glow-in-the-dark mini golf with frightfully fun monsters to make a challenging course. Complete with special effects,great music,state of the art arcade games,tons of redemption prizes! 2 private "Haunted..

Wonder Junction(80km)

Warwick

Wonder JunctionWonder Junction offers affordable hands-on play in a clean, welcoming indoor space designed by an educator to promote the wonder & joy of learning Children from 1 - 10 can enjoy make & take art, an imaginative play area, science discovery, movement and dramatic arts..

Buttonwood Park Zoo(81km)

New Bedford

Buttonwood Park ZooThe Zoo's Education Department and zookeeper staff offer a range of programs to enhance your zoo experience. See how zookeepers provide enrichment activities to keep the zoo's animals active and healthy. Learn about biofacts and how animals live in the wild from our..

Water Country(82km)

Portsmouth

Water CountryThe Park offers a variety of water-based activities for all ages and all swim levels. Including a pirates lagoon, giant wave pool and much much more! Great idea if you are looking for places to go with kids in New Hampshire.

Strawbery Banke Museum(84km)

Portsmouth

Strawbery Banke MuseumVisitors to Strawbery Banke have the opportunity to experience and imagine how people lived and worked in this typical American neighborhood throughout four centuries of history. Through its restored houses, its featured exhibits, its historic landscapes and gardens, and..

The New England Wireless and Steam Museum(88km)

East Greenwich

The New England Wireless and Steam MuseumThe Museum is an electrical and mechanical engineering museum emphasizing the beginnings of radio and steam power. The museum honors engineers who achieved greatness and served the public good by analyzing and solving tough engineering problems. The museum is both archival..

Goddard Memorial State Park(88km)

Warwick

Goddard Memorial State ParkGoddard Park attracts thousands of visitors each year as Rhode Island's most popular Metropolitan Park.

Captain Bills Charters(88km)

Deerfield

Captain Bills ChartersCaptain Bill's Charters offers the best deep sea fishing, scuba diving and sightseeing tours in New England. Plan your private fishing trip for cod, haddock, blue fish, shark and tuna., great fun for all the family!

Smith's Castle(93km)

Wickford

Smith's CastleSmith's Castle is an historic site, giving an opportunity for adults and children to experience almost four centuries of Rhode Island history. The castle and grounds provide an up-close look at what plantation life in Rhode Island in the 1600's was like.

Biomes Marine Biology Center(93km)

North Kingstown

Biomes Marine Biology CenterBiomes is a privately owned marine science education center focusing on hands-on programs for students and families in Southern New England.

Wellfleet Drive-In Theatre(93km)

Wellfleet

Wellfleet Drive-In TheatreEnjoy first run double features every night at the only Drive-in on Cape Cod. Built in 1957, the Wellfleet Drive-In hosts a 100' x 44' screen, and a state-of-the-art FM stereo sound system that decodes modern sound tracks.

Stepping Stone Ranch(94km)

West Greenwich

Stepping Stone RanchStepping Stone Ranch - a fun, family-oriented horse farm that offers trail riding,english and western lessons, riding camps, and much more!

Beavertail State Park(95km)

Jamestown

Beavertail State ParkBeavertail State Park, located in Jamestown, Rhode Island, is known for offering some of the most beautiful vistas along the New England coastline.

Fort Wetherill State Park(95km)

Jamestown

Fort Wetherill State ParkFort Wetherill State Park, situated upon 100 foot high granite cliffs across the water from Fort Adams State Park, is a former coastal defense battery and training camp.

Norman Bird Sanctuary(96km)

Middletown

Norman Bird SanctuaryNorman Bird Sanctuary constitutes the largest area of preserved open space in Newport County. A wildlife refuge, NBS encompasses over 300 acres and 7 miles of trails that wind through a diversity of habitats.