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38 Best and Fun Things To Do In Needham, Massachusetts


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Needham is the perfect destination for a serene weekend getaway, with its captivating surroundings and charming atmosphere.

It’s located within close proximity to several parks and green spaces, making it a great destination for outdoor lovers looking for an escape from the city.

Popular activities in and around the area include hiking, biking, fishing, camping, and bird watching, to name a few.

The Belkin Family Lookout Farm is a popular attraction nearby, where visitors can pick their own fruit from the vast orchards, take in a live concert, sample a delicious beer or apple cider, or enjoy a mouth-watering meal at their taproom.

Another must-see is the Needham History Center and Museum, with its exhibits detailing the town’s past.

Want to know more? Check out our list of recommendations below for all the other activities and attractions Needham has to offer

The 38 Most Popular Things To Do In Needham, Massachusetts

38. Kendrick Pond

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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37. Ridge Hill

4.0 ★★★★☆ (1 review)

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36. Rosemary Lake

4.5 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

35. Natick Historical Society

4.5 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Location: 58 Eliot Street Natick MA

Tel:  508 655 0729

Web Address:   http://natickhistoricalsociety.org/

34. Sawin Museum

4.5 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Location: 80 Dedham Street Dover MA

Tel:  508 785 1832

Web Address:   https://sawinmuseum.com/

33. Cochituate Rail Trail

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

32. Needham History Center & Museum

5.0 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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Location: 1147 Central Ave Needham MA

Tel:  781 455 8860

Web Address:   https://needhamhistory.org/

31. Noanet Peak

5.0 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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30. Natick History Museum

4.5 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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Location: 58 Eliot Street Natick MA

Tel:  508 647 4841

Web Address:   http://natickhistoricalsociety.org/

29. Fuller Brook Land

4.3 ★★★★☆ (6 reviews)

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Location: Wellesley MA

28. Emerald Necklace

4.3 ★★★★☆ (6 reviews)

27. Union Church In Waban

5.0 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

Location: 14 Collins Road Waban MA

Tel:  617 527 6221

Web Address:   http://ucw.org/

26. Morses Pond

4.9 ★★★★★ (9 reviews)

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25. Noanet Woods lookout

4.6 ★★★★★ (11 reviews)

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Location: Dover MA

24. Peters Reservation

4.4 ★★★★☆ (14 reviews)

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Location: Dover MA

Tel:  508 785 0476

Web Address:   https://thetrustees.org/place/peters-reservation/

23. Dedham Dog Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (20 reviews)

Location: 269 Common Street Dedham MA

Tel:  781 751 9250

Web Address:   https://dedham-ma.gov/Home/Components/ServiceDirectory/ServiceDirectory/81/736

22. South Natick Dam Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (28 reviews)

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Location: 9 Pleasant Street S Natick MA

Web Address:   http://natickma.gov/

21. Perry Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (34 reviews)

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Location: Beaufort Ave & Arden Street Needham MA

Tel:  781 455 7550

Web Address:   http://needhamma.gov/index.aspx

20. Powisset Farm

4.5 ★★★★★ (45 reviews)

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Location: 39 Powisset Street Dover MA

Tel:  508 785 0339

Web Address:   https://thetrustees.org/place/powisset-farm/

19. Centennial Reservation

4.7 ★★★★★ (46 reviews)

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Location: 135 Oakland Street Wellesley MA

Tel:  781 431 1019

Web Address:   https://wellesleyma.gov/facilities/facility/details/centennial-reservation-84

18. Massachusetts Horticultural Society – Garden at Elm Bank

4.3 ★★★★☆ (47 reviews)

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Location: 900 Washington Street Wellesley MA

Tel:  617 933 4900

Web Address:   https://masshort.org/

17. Charles River Peninsula

4.8 ★★★★★ (50 reviews)

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Location: Fisher Street Needham MA

Tel:  978 921 1944

Web Address:   https://thetrustees.org/place/charles-river-peninsula/

16. Caryl Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (73 reviews)

Location: 107 Dedham Street Dover MA

15. DeFazio Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (138 reviews)

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Location: 380 Dedham Ave Needham MA

Web Address:   http://needhamma.gov/index.aspx

14. Nahanton Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (157 reviews)

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Location: 455 Nahanton Street Newton MA

Tel:  617 332 2686

Web Address:   http://nahantonpark.org/

13. Rocky Woods Reservation

4.8 ★★★★★ (255 reviews)

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Location: Rocky Woods Reservation Entrance Medfield MA

Tel:  508 785 0339

Web Address:   https://thetrustees.org/place/rocky-woods/

12. Elm Bank

4.7 ★★★★★ (422 reviews)

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Location: 900 Washington Street Wellesley MA

Tel:  508 653 9641

Web Address:   http://mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-north/elm-bank-reservation.html

11. Mass Audubon’s Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary

4.7 ★★★★★ (489 reviews)

Location: 280 Eliot Street Natick MA

Tel:  508 655 2296

Web Address:   http://massaudubon.org/broadmoor

10. Cochituate State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (1,618 reviews)

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Location: 43 Commonwealth Road Natick MA

Tel:  508 653 9641

Web Address:   https://mass.gov/locations/cochituate-state-park

Our Top picks

9. Upper Falls Greenway

4.8 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

Location: Upper Falls Greenway Newton MA

Web Address:   http://upperfallsgreenway.org/

8. Hemlock Gorge

5.0 ★★★★★ (9 reviews)

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7. Ridge Hill Reservation

4.4 ★★★★☆ (60 reviews)

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Location: Needham MA

Web Address:   http://needhamma.gov/index.aspx

6. Needham Town Forest

4.6 ★★★★★ (115 reviews)

Location: Needham MA

Tel:  781 455 7550

Web Address:   https://needhamma.gov/724/Maps-Trails-Information

5. Echo Bridge

4.8 ★★★★★ (127 reviews)

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Location: Newton MA

Web Address:   https://echobridgerestaurant.com/

4. Wilson Mountain Reservation

4.5 ★★★★★ (175 reviews)

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Location: 384 Common Street Dedham MA

Tel:  617 698 1802

Web Address:   https://mass.gov/locations/wilson-mountain-reservation

3. Noanet Woodlands

4.7 ★★★★★ (350 reviews)

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Location: Powisset Street Dover MA

Tel:  508 785 0339

Web Address:   https://thetrustees.org/place/noanet-woodlands/

2. Belkin Family Lookout Farm Market, Outdoor Dining & Fruit U-Pick

3.7 ★★★★☆ (592 reviews)

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Location: 89 Pleasant Street S Natick MA

Tel:  508 745 3697

Web Address:   http://lookoutfarm.com/

1. Cutler Park Reservation

4.6 ★★★★★ (740 reviews)

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Location: 84 Kendrick Street Needham MA

Tel:  617 698 1802

Web Address:   https://mass.gov/locations/cutler-park-reservation

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Needham, Massachusetts! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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