Things to Do in Newton Center MA -- Best Activities and Attractions

John F. Kennedy National Historic Site

visitor center, guided tours, restrooms

LOCATION: Brookline, Massachusetts (4.0 miles from Newton Center)

OVERVIEW: John F. Kennedy NHS preserves the birthplace of America’s 35th president. In 1967,... nps.gov

Tomb

LOCATION: Boston, Massachusetts (5.1 miles from Newton Center)

I recently enjoyed a spectacular for the senses called TOMB. As a father of three girls (7, 9, & 12) who... more on Tripadvisor

Good for kids, perhaps 13 and under. Neat special effects and atmospehere.... more on Tripadvisor

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New England Conservatory of Music

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5.0

1+ reviews

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5

1+ reviews

LOCATION: Boston, Massachusetts (5.8 miles from Newton Center)

Jordan Hall is one of the oldest concert halls in the country. The acoustics are considered the best... more on Yahoo

The New England Conservatory is the oldest music school in the country. It is still considered one of the best... more on Tripadvisor

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Franklin Park Zoo

wheelchair accessible, strollers available

LOCATION: Boston, Massachusetts (6.1 miles from Newton Center)

OVERVIEW: The Franklin Park Zoo is comprised of four main exhibit areas, each with its own distinct character, providing a diversity of experiences for our visitors. The African Tropical Forest is a three... aza.org

$11

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Longfellow National Historic Site

LOCATION: Cambridge, Massachusetts (4.9 miles from Newton Center)

OVERVIEW: Dogs must be on leash and must be cleaned up after on the grounds of this... nps.gov

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William J. Devine Municipal Golf Course

LOCATION: Boston, Massachusetts (6.5 miles from Newton Center)

OVERVIEW: This 18 hole public golf facility is the second oldest public course in America. Considered one of the finest jewels in "Olmstead's Emerald Necklace,"... sterlinggolf.com

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MIT Museum

LOCATION: Cambridge, Massachusetts (5.4 miles from Newton Center)

Recently returned from a week in Boston and devoted one day of that to exploring Harvard and MIT. Of all the things we did in Boston, I thoroughly enjoyed the MIT museum. And for $5 admission,... more on Tripadvisor

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Boston Duck tours

LOCATION: Boston, Massachusetts (7.6 miles from Newton Center)

OVERVIEW: You've never toured Boston in anything that comes close to Boston Duck Tours! The fun begins as soon as you board your "DUCK", an authentic, renovated World War II amphibious landing vehicle. First... bostonducktours.com

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Improv Asylum

AVERAGE RATING

4.5

22+ reviews

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4

22+ reviews

LOCATION: Boston, Massachusetts (7.7 miles from Newton Center)

I came here for the "Lost in Boston" show with two other girls. These guys were absolutely... more on Yelp

I've been to quite a few improv shows, from NY to Chicago, and this... more on Citysearch

$15

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Boston Children's Museum

LOCATION: Boston, Massachusetts (7.8 miles from Newton Center)

My four year old daughter and I just came back from the Children Museum in Boston. We have... more on Epinions

This is one of the greatest place for any family with kids to visit, and we came all the way from New Jersey to visit it; the time was well spent, and all of us had a wonderful afternoon there. We stayed at Hyatt Boston and took T subway orange li... more on Tripadvisor

$10

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