The best things to do in Lynn

15 things to do we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Members-only country club with a golf course and a bar, plus venues for events like weddings.

154 Tedesco St (Marblehead)

Members-only country club with a golf course and a bar, plus venues for events like weddings.

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Franklin Park Zoo

Entertainment

This park, part of the Emerald Necklace of green spaces, includes a zoo, golf course & arboretum.

1 Franklin Park Rd (Boston)

This park, part of the Emerald Necklace of green spaces, includes a zoo, golf course & arboretum.

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View Boston

Entertainment

Skyscraper observation deck on floors 50-52 of the Prudential Center, featuring panoramic city views.

800 Boylston St Fl 52 (Boston)

Skyscraper observation deck on floors 50-52 of the Prudential Center, featuring panoramic city views.

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Hilly, challenging 18-hole course for any skill level, featuring wide fairways.

80 Granite St (Peabody)

Hilly, challenging 18-hole course for any skill level, featuring wide fairways.

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Roadrunner

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Clean, spacious venue with a tiered balcony for concerts and events, featuring multiple bars.

89 Guest St (Boston)

Clean, spacious venue with a tiered balcony for concerts and events, featuring multiple bars.

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Manning Field

Entertainment

1930s-era stadium used for youth & high school sports, with a running track open to the public.

76 Locust St

1930s-era stadium used for youth & high school sports, with a running track open to the public.

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Fenway Park

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Historic, small-capacity ballpark, home of the Red Sox & occasional big-name concert venue.

4 Jersey St (Boston)

Historic, small-capacity ballpark, home of the Red Sox & occasional big-name concert venue.

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Oceanview of Nahant

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Venue with ocean views designed for weddings and other events, plus friendly staff.

0 Willow Rd (Nahant)

Venue with ocean views designed for weddings and other events, plus friendly staff.

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Enduring public 18-hole course offering a quaint Tudor-style clubhouse, a pro shop & lessons.

60 Great Woods Rd

Enduring public 18-hole course offering a quaint Tudor-style clubhouse, a pro shop & lessons.

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Golf course featuring scenic 18-holes and a restaurant for burgers and snacks.

100 Slayton Rd (Melrose)

Golf course featuring scenic 18-holes and a restaurant for burgers and snacks.

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WNDR Museum

Entertainment

WNDR Museum turns Downtown Crossing into your creative playground, with 20 immersive, interactive installations that beg you to poke,…

500 Washington St (Boston)

WNDR Museum turns Downtown Crossing into your creative playground, with 20 immersive, interactive installations that beg you to poke, stomp, and selfie. Bring the kids or your inner child, then decompress in the WNDR Lounge with light bites, drinks, and local craft beers, and consider your week officially leveled up.

From the Boston newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Park with a dog area, skate park, murals, bike paths, and event space under an overpass.

90 Traveler St (Boston)

Park with a dog area, skate park, murals, bike paths, and event space under an overpass.

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Golf Lounge 18

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Indoor golf course with several simulators plus a bar and eatery, and friendly crew.

210 Andover St (Peabody)

Indoor golf course with several simulators plus a bar and eatery, and friendly crew.

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Puttshack - Boston

Entertainment

Modern mini-golf course featuring tech-driven obstacles and live entertainment.

58 Pier 4 Blvd. (Boston)

Modern mini-golf course featuring tech-driven obstacles and live entertainment.

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Simons Theatre

Entertainment

Giant screen movie theater at the New England Aquarium showing ocean-related 3-D movies.

1 Central Wharf (Boston)

Giant screen movie theater at the New England Aquarium showing ocean-related 3-D movies.

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