Best Off-the-Beaten-Path Kid Activities in Massachusetts

For almost a decade, Eliza Dushku has been out of Hollywood and instead returned to her home state of Massachusetts. The Boston native and Bring It On star is also a mother of two and she's reaching out to fellow parents for some advice.

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"I need your help. My boys are between four and six and have hella energy," she said in a recent Instagram post. "I'm running low on ideas. We do parks, bball, kung fu, soccer, but I'd love some hidden gems. Little off the beaten path places or experiences that your kids went nuts for."

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What Mass Parents Recommend for High-Energy Kids

Her request garnered thousands of likes and nearly 1,000 comments and suggestions. "Bonus points if it's not piercingly loud and it totally wears them out," Dushku added. A variety of play spaces, beaches, hikes and farms were mentioned.

As a fellow mom of two, I'm taking notice. "If you have younger kids, what am I missing Boston? I'm making a list," Dushku said.

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