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What to do and see in Somerville, Massachusetts (MA): The Best Things to do Good for Kids
Somerville (/ˈsʌmərvɪl/ SUM-ər-vil) is a city located directly to the northwest of Boston, in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. As of 2010, the United States Census lists the city with a total population of 75,754 people, making it the most densely populated municipality in New England. As of 2010, it was the 16th most densely populated incorporated municipality in the country. Somerville was established as a town in 1842, when it was separated from Charlestown. In 2006, the town was named the best-run city in Massachusetts by the Boston Globe. In 1972, in 2009, and again in 2015, the city received the All-America City Award.
Restaurants in Somerville
1. Sacco's Bowl Haven
2. Taza Chocolate Factory Tours
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 215 reviews
UPDATE: We are only open for curbside pickup - Factory Tours are on hiatus until further notice. At Taza,our mission is to make and share stone ground chocolate that is seriously good and fair for all. Why stone ground? Because bolder is better! We grind cacao beans using hand-carved millstones. The result? Stone Ground Chocolate with bold flavor and satisfying and gritty texture. Join us for a Taza factory tour to learn about our unique chocolate making process, and sample the results!
3. Somerville Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By Cherry_Wonderdog
What helped make last night’s Julia Jacklin concert so successful was the venue, itself, Somerville Theater. There’s a lot of history here, with the old architecture and wood carvings, grand dome above the stage, and attractive ceiling designs. It’s a nice and cozy spot to hear an intimate concert. Yes, I saw Dixie Dregs here several years ago and wouldn’t exactly call that music intimate, but it was a lot better than at a monstrous impersonal amphitheater like the Wang. Seating in the orchestra was surprisingly comfortable and appropriate for all heights. Unlike Cary Hall in Lexington where the orchestra section is completely flat, Somerville Theater has an incremental slope so that those in front of you are a few inches shorter than normal. Sure, it’s not stadium seating, but my view was not obstructed by any means, and I’m no Wilt Chamberlain. Last time I saw the aforementioned progressive rock ensemble, seating up in the balcony afforded an attractive top-down view of all the musicians that may be even better if there are height concerns. The other aspect about Somerville Theater that I liked was its amenities. A variety of draft beers and related drinks were available for a reasonable $8, and there were comfortable wrap-around sofas on the upper level where groups could congregate during intermission. In addition, the box office sold tickets directly to those who wanted to avoid Ticketmaster fees, and an impressive collection of better seats became available to the general public about an hour before showtime. I hope to return to Somerville Theater soon. It’s a great place that caters to lesser known musical artists who can perform at a price far more commensurate with limited economic means of the captive college student clientele in the neighborhood. Yet those in the audience made for a concert experience unlike the concert scene downtown. There was a sense of warmth, vivaciousness, and inquisitive youth that welcomed the artists, yearned to understand them more intimately, and appreciated their talents without snobbism. I walked away refreshed and awaken to the possibilities of a new musical hotspot.
4. The Assembly Row
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By valerieb45
I visited June and November 2019 loads of shops lots of space friendly helpful staff I walked around on my own walking from TJ Max over to the Ralph Lauren store alone and felt very safe after dark in November and the Christmas tree shop was a must at that time of year loads of decorations On my summer visit with my family we took the toddler to the playground which is an excellent adventure for any child i love the place
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6. Legoland Discovery Center
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 450 reviews
What's inside LEGOLAND(R) Discovery Center Boston? With so many different attractions to explore all indoors at Assembly Row in Somerville, the Center is designed with mini LEGO(R) fans in mind and their parents! Ideal for children aged 3 -10 years, visit the Ultimate Indoor LEGO(R) playground and see what your imagination will create in our world of color and creativity. There are plenty of activities for every kid to enjoy, including LEGO-themed rides, play zones, a 4D Cinema, and more! **Please note, last admission is 2 hours before closing. Please visit Boston.LEGOLANDDiscoveryCenter.com for most updated details.
Reviewed By sshowstack - Boston, United States
My son and I visited Legoland returning after a long time. He loves to build LEGOs and it was a special trip while his younger brother was at daycare. For school vacation we were concerned it would be busy but we got there early and basically had the place to ourselves for the first hour and a half. We did everything but we spent a lot of time with the master builder helping to put together a LEGO mural. We started talking to Master Builder Megan who shared how she builds all the amazing structures. She then gave my son an amazing surprise! She took us behind the scenes, showed him how she creates the LEGO structures, they built a mini figure of my son and put it in the mini Fenway Park. What an amazing experience. One he will never forgot! Thank you for going above and beyond to make my son so happy!
