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Older Bostonians might still derisively call it "Slummerville", but today that tired old moniker couldn't be further from the truth. Packed with upwardly mobile professionals and longtime residents, Somerville is often voted an "All-America City" and the best-run city in Massachusetts. It would seem civically engaged folks can achieve uncommon results; and Somerville fosters an environment of cooperation like no other. Its 81,000 residents (2020) are quick to enjoy the fruits of their artistry, and you'll find top notch options for dinner, drinks, and dancing all in abundance within Somerville's borders. Lurking just to the south, big brothers Boston and Cambridge provide options and opportu

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    George Dilboy VFW Post 529

    Plays host to various dances and acts, ranging from swing to electronica to circus and vaudeville.

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    Sacco's Bowl Haven

    Flatbread Company

    Once one of 18 independent candlepin bowling alleys, you can still roll the quirky little balls here today. Times have changed, and as the new century dawned the original owners sold this building (the last one standing!) to a small New England-based pizza chain. They preserved most of the original features, but took out a few lanes to add a little modern equipment. Most visitors prefer bowling with a fresh pizza and microbrew in hand, instead of the luxury condos this location would have surely become.

    Mon-Sat 9AM-midnight, Sun 9AM-10:30PM$30 one lane one hour, $3 shoe rentals

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    Taza Chocolate Factory

    Take a 45-minute tour of one of the few bean-to-bar chocolate factories in the USA. Get a close-up view of Taza's vintage chocolate making machines and learn how cacao is transformed into authentic stone ground organic chocolate. Visit the Factory Store to shop for limited edition chocolate treats and see the factory through special viewing windows. Lots of chocolate samples available in the store and throughout the tours. Online reservations required for tours, maximum 6 people.

    Mon-Fri 11AM-6PM, Sat Sun 10AM-6PM. Tours everyday$8, children under 3 free

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    The Rockwell

    Plays, concerts, stand up, wrestling shows, the works really. Shares its entrance with Saloon.

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    The Somerville Theatre

    This movie theater shows fairly cheap 2nd-run movies as well as live musical acts. It was built as a vaudeville theater and had several smaller theaters added over time. When it's time to relieve yourself after the film, don't miss the Museum of Bad Art. It's advertised as the world's only museum dedicated to the collection, preservation, exhibition and celebration of bad art in all its forms. Admission to the MOBA gallery is free with your ticket. Oh, and in addition to the usual movie theatre concessions, they also serve beer.

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    Arts at the Armory

    191 Highland Ave

    Mon-Fri 8AM-10PM, Sat Sun 8AM-11PM

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    Legoland Discovery Center

    598 Assembly Row

    Sun-Thu 10AM-7PM, Fri 10AM-8PM, Sat 9AM-8PM