The best things to do in Middleborough

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Casual bar/restaurant in a golf-course clubhouse, offering hearty American fare with a global touch.

17 Heritage Hill Dr (Lakeville)

Casual bar/restaurant in a golf-course clubhouse, offering hearty American fare with a global touch.

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Franklin Park Zoo

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Franklin Park Zoo is your go-to when the week needs a nature break, with the indoor Tropical Forest, kid-pleasing Children’s Zoo, playful…

1 Franklin Park Rd (Boston)

Franklin Park Zoo is your go-to when the week needs a nature break, with the indoor Tropical Forest, kid-pleasing Children’s Zoo, playful Nature’s Neighborhoods, Franklin Farm, and the seasonal Butterfly Oasis, plus real conservation work that makes each visit feel good for you and the planet.

From the Quincy newsletter, August 21, 2026

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View Boston

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When the week is doing the most, take the elevator up to View Boston for 360° views, breezy indoor-outdoor decks, and the new Summer…

800 Boylston St Fl 52 (Boston)

When the week is doing the most, take the elevator up to View Boston for 360° views, breezy indoor-outdoor decks, and the new Summer Reimagined exhibits that turn the city into a giant, interactive cheat sheet. Cap it with a cocktail at Stratus Rooftop Bar and remember why you live here.

From the Boston newsletter, August 27, 2026

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Roadrunner

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Roadrunner keeps concerts easy with a clean, roomy floor, a tiered balcony for actually seeing the stage, and multiple bars so your…

89 Guest St (Boston)

Roadrunner keeps concerts easy with a clean, roomy floor, a tiered balcony for actually seeing the stage, and multiple bars so your intermission sprint is optional. Check the calendar for this week, grab a friend, and make a midweek show feel like a small victory.

From the Somerville newsletter, August 19, 2026

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Fenway Park

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Fenway Park has 100+ years of stories, the small-capacity buzz locals love, and yes, the occasional big-name concert. Home of the Red Sox,…

4 Jersey St (Boston)

Fenway Park has 100+ years of stories, the small-capacity buzz locals love, and yes, the occasional big-name concert. Home of the Red Sox, it’s perfect for a last-minute game or a ballpark tour when you want a dose of real-deal Boston.

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WNDR Museum

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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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Mini Golf at Prisco’s Pine Grove Park in Bridgewater brings New England personality to every hole with slopes, dips, rock obstacles, and…

8 Romney Rd (Bridgewater)

Mini Golf at Prisco’s Pine Grove Park in Bridgewater brings New England personality to every hole with slopes, dips, rock obstacles, and cheeky props like a Fenway-inspired giant baseball and bowling pins.

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Underground at Ink Block turns the space beneath the overpass into Boston's urban playground, with 21 jaw-dropping murals curated by Street…

90 Traveler St (Boston)

Underground at Ink Block turns the space beneath the overpass into Boston's urban playground, with 21 jaw-dropping murals curated by Street Theory, a free first-come pickleball court, a dog area, skate park, bike paths, and events. Perfect quick creative recharge when Waltham feels routine.

From the Leominster newsletter, September 9, 2026

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Puttshack - Boston

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Swap the same-old plans for Puttshack Boston, where tech-infused mini golf means balls that keep score, interactive challenges, and plenty…

58 Pier 4 Blvd. (Boston)

Swap the same-old plans for Puttshack Boston, where tech-infused mini golf means balls that keep score, interactive challenges, and plenty of friendly trash talk. Grab shareable bites and craft cocktails between holes and make it a Seaport date night or crew hang that actually delivers.

From the Boston newsletter, August 14, 2026

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Simons Theatre

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Craving a mini escape that doesn't involve a long drive? Simons Theatre at the New England Aquarium throws you into 3D ocean adventures on…

1 Central Wharf (Boston)

Craving a mini escape that doesn't involve a long drive? Simons Theatre at the New England Aquarium throws you into 3D ocean adventures on a giant screen nearly five stories high, with Penguins: A Love Story, Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, and Ocean Dreams bringing big feels and bigger visuals.

From the Leominster newsletter, August 29, 2026

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Putt Across America

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Putt Across America turns a quick Boston outing into a coast-to-coast 18-hole journey through iconic landmarks, from roaring waterfalls to…

4 S Market St (Boston)

Putt Across America turns a quick Boston outing into a coast-to-coast 18-hole journey through iconic landmarks, from roaring waterfalls to Bourbon Street to a lucky spin on the Vegas strip. It's indoors, bright, photo-friendly, and perfect for birthdays, group hangs, or an easy night of friendly trash talk.

From the Newton newsletter, September 5, 2026

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