The best things to do in Taunton

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

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Clean venue, with a play area and a cafe, focusing on pre-schoolers.

270 New State Hwy (Raynham)

Clean venue, with a play area and a cafe, focusing on pre-schoolers.

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Franklin Park Zoo

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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

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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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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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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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Municipal 9-hole golf course with a driving range.

17 Fisher St

Municipal 9-hole golf course with a driving range.

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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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Seasonally open, family-friendly park with an elaborate mini-golf course, batting cages, and basketball courts.

8 Romney Rd (Bridgewater)

Seasonally open, family-friendly park with an elaborate mini-golf course, batting cages, and basketball courts.

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Public 18-hole course featuring a mix of open and wooded holes, plus a clubhouse.

250 E Center St (West Bridgewater)

Public 18-hole course featuring a mix of open and wooded holes, plus a clubhouse.

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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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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.

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Simons Theatre

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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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Cinema chain offering blockbusters & indie films, plus kids' programs & live music screenings.

225 Bedford St (East Bridgewater)

Cinema chain offering blockbusters & indie films, plus kids' programs & live music screenings.

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