Attractions

Bolton Orchards
125 Still River Road
Bolton, MA 01740
Specialty food store with local apples and cider available year round. Full service deli and produce departments. Also available: bakery, flowers and gift baskets. Open daily 8am-6pm.
www.boltonorchards.com

Carlson Orchards
115 Oak Hill Road
Harvard, MA 01451
Open from September - November. Pick your own apples. Over 100 acres of apple orchards for friends and family to enjoy. Farm store on premises. Rte 2 to Exit 38B Harvard / Ayer; 1/2 mile right onto Poor Farm Road; follow signs.
www.carlsonorchards.com

Clearview Farm, Inc.
4 Kendall Hill Road
Sterling, MA 01564
Pick your own apples, peaches, pumpkins, blueberries and raspberries. Enjoy hayrides and all kinds of country-made products. The farm is run by the descendants of Mary Sawyer of the world famous nursery rhyme, "Mary's Little Lamb". Open weekdays from August 6th thru December from 9am - 6pm. Take Rte 2 to 190 S to exit 6 left onto Rte 12 to Sterling Center, left onto Maple St, we are 1/2 mile at the top of the hill on the right.
www.clearviewfarmstand.com

Crab Apple Whitewater
2056 Mohawk Trail (Rte. 2)
Charlemont, MA 01339
Family owned and operated since 1983, Crab Apple Whitewater offers whitewater adventures in the Berkshires for all ages and ability levels. Full and half-day guided raft and inflatable kayak trips run daily April-October. Our state-of-the-art equipment includes self-bailing rafts and kayaks. We specialize in friendly fun with a staff of enthusiastic river guides. Our beautiful, riverside base camp and delicious food will make you feel welcome and comfortable.
www.crabapplewhitewater.com

Davis' Farmland Children's Discovery Farm & MegaMaze
145 Redstone Hill Road
Sterling, MA 01564
Holy Cow! Davis' Farmland features the largest exhibit of endangered farm animals in North America. A super-fun Children's Discovery Farm. Pet and feed the animals, enjoy pony rides, and explore the many discovery play areas, cool off in New England's largest zero depth water spray-ground or pick apples in the fall. Take part in daily and weekend events! Best for children up to age 8. Adults are only admitted when accompanied by a child 12 years or younger. From Rte190 take exit 6 and follow the signs.
www.davisfarmland.com

Drawbridge Puppet Productions
1335 Massachusett Avenue (Rt. 2A)
Lunenburg, MA 01462
The Drawbridge Puppet Theater performs classic fairy tales and stories using a variety of puppets and marionettes. Weekly public performances Sat. 10:00 am & 11:30 am, Sun. 1:00 pm. Ticket price $5.00 p/p. Call to confirm seating availability. Check our website for show schedule. Private groups, birthday parties and school field trips are always welcome. The Drawbridge Traveling Theater is also available.
www.drawbridgepuppets.com

Fitchburg Art Museum
Merriam Parkway
Fitchburg, MA 01420
A family-friendly museum with 14 gallerie, a diverse collection of American and European paintings, prints, drawings, ceramics and decorative arts as well as Greek, Roman, Asian and pre-Columbian antiquities. The museum holds temporary exibitions.Fitchburg Art Museum is North Worcester County's oldest and most treasured cultural institution, with tours, lectures and classes for adults, children, school groups and families. Open Tue. - Sat., 12-4pm.
www.fitchburgartmuseum.org

Fruitlands Museum
102 Prospect Hill Road
Harvard, MA 01451
Immerse yourself in the tradition, history and landscape of New England at scenic Fruitlands. Discover your heritage in the stories of the Alcotts, colonial farmers, Shakers, artists and Native Americans. With four intimate galleries, ample parking, charming store and restaurant, our museum will stir your imagination. Unwind, bring a picnic, attend a summer concert, join in family activities and enjoy events and programs in every season.
www.fruitlands.org

Lancaster Golf Center
438 Old Union Turnpike
Lancaster, MA 01523
Lancaster Golf center is a "Top 100 in America" golf training facility with a driving range, practice putting green, practice sand bunker/pitching complex, 9 hole par 3 course with holes ranging 62 - 206 yards, pro shop and golf instruction. It's also a family recreation center with miniature golf, batting cages and "bank shot" basketball courts. Exit 34 off Rte 2.
www.lancastergolfcenter.com

Marshall Fun Farm
340 Marshall Road
Fitchburg, MA 01420
This 200-year-old farm is nestled in the hills looking out at Wachusett Mountain. Enjoy pick-your-own apples as well as the full restaurant, animal fun park, corn maze, fudgery and ice cream. The expansive deck was recently added to the 160 year-old gift barn on which you can relax and enjoy the atmosphere. For current events, directions and hours of operation call or visit us on the web.
www.marshallfarm.com

Nashoba Paddler Rentals
398 West Main Street
Groton, MA 01450
Canoe and kayak rentals, tours and instructions on the Nashua River. Special packages for organizations, clubs,and groups. Emphasis on environmental enrichment, wholesome, healthy family fun. We use quality Old Town canoes and kayaks and provide life vests for all. Open May 1st- October. Summer hours: Daily 9:30am - 6:30pm. Spring/Fall hours: weekends 9:30am - 6:30pm and weekdays by appointment.
www.nashobapaddler.com

New Players Theatre Guild
PO Box 1653
Fitchburg, MA 01420
New Players Theatre Guild was established in Fitchburg in 1975 as a not-for-profit organization dedicated to encouraging people of all ages to participate in the joy of creating community theater. The theatre group presents large-scale musical productions, themed dinner theatre productions and musical reviews for the public. "Showstoppers" performs musical reviews for public and private functions.

Northfield Mountain Recreation Center
99 Millers Falls Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Riverboat tours, cross country skiing, canoeing, and camping are all provided at this scenic four-season recreational facility. Northfield Mountain has 25 miles of trails for cross country skiers which become hiking and mountain bike trails in warm months. Camp on a quiet bend of the Connecticut River at our Barton Cove Campground, and rent a canoe or kayak and an upriver shuttle at our canoe rental shop just across the cove. Riverboat tours, camping, canoeing: May - Oct. Visitors Center; Weds. - Sun., 9 am - 5 pm.
www.nu.com/northfield/

Oakridge Farm
1543 Lunenburg Road
Lancaster, MA 01523
www.oakridgefarmstand.com

Overlook Farm
216 Wachusett Street
Rutland, MA 01543
270 acre hilltop farm with more than 20 species of farm animals. Open year-round. Overlook acquaints visitors with the world-wide development work of Heifer Project. Unique international gift shop and peasant farm sites. Guided tours, hay and sleigh rides by appointment. International Fair in June, Harvest Festival in Oct. and living Nativity in Dec.
www.heifer.org

R/C Excitement, Inc.
208 Bemis Road
Fitchburg, MA 01420
R/C Excitement is the premier Radio Controlled car complex in New England. Our three different tracks have something for everyone, from nitro monster trucks on our outdoor motocross style track, to on-road speed demons on our challenging indoor carpet track. There is always something going on. Open Tues-Fri 12-9pm and Sat-Sun 10am-5pm.
www.rcexcitement.com

Red Apple Farm
455 Highland Avenue
Phillipston, MA 01331
Come and see our new Country Barn Function Hall,available for all your event needs. Our farmstand and country store filled with delicious apple pies and dumplings, fruit-topped ice cream, farm-fresh produce and a variety of farm-made products. Pick your own apples, peaches, blueberries, raspberries, pears, pumpkins, gourds, potatoes, heirloom tomatoes, and Indian corn in season. Open daily 9am - 5pm (Nov - Dec) and 9am - 6pm (Mid July - Oct). Take Rte 2 to exit 19, follow the signs!
www.redapplefarm.com

Sholan Farms
1125 Pleasant Street
Leominster, MA 01453
Visit the last working apple orchard in Leominster, the birth place of Johnny Appleseed. Sholan Farms provides cross-country skiing, walking trails, bird watching, picnic area and a variety of cultural and folk events throughout the year. Pick your own apples, raspberries, and blueberries. Hours: Seasonal, U-Pick Fruit, 7 days a week, 10am-6pm. (September and October). Follow the small red apple signs to the top of Pleasant Street just off Rte 12 in Leominster.
http://www.Sholanfarms.com

Surroundings Gallery & Custom Framing
377 Main Street
Gardner, MA 01440
A small, intimate gallery in a restored post and beam livery stable from the 1800's. We feature area artisans and artists. A full service frame shop and original art for sale. Open Tue.- Sat. 10am-6pm

The Spencer Fair
PO Box 46
Spencer, MA 01562
Annual Country Fair, operating over Labor Day weekend. Sponsored by the Spencer Agricultural Association, a non-profit organization run by volunteers, for the purpose of promoting agriculture. A variety of family entertainment and educational exhibits over the four day weekend, highlighted by 2 demolition derbies. Lots of horticultural, vegetable, poultry, cattle, sheep displays and shows, and horse, oxen and farm tractor pulls. Located just off Rte 31, one mile north of Rte 9 Spencer.
www.spencerfair.org

Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum
21 Pritchard Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
Toy airplanes, games and puzzles from 1928 to the present. Some fine tin toys from the United States, Germany, Japan and Hungary. Videos and special programs are offered year round. Aviator's Club for young model builders (14-18); meeting times TBA; call for details. Regular Museum Hours; Sat 10:30 am - 4:30 pm; Sun 1:30 - 4:30 pm; other hours by arrangement. Admission charge.
http://www.topfunaviation.com

Wachusett Mountain Ski Area
499 Mountain Road
Princeton, MA 01541
With Massachusetts only two high-speed quad chairs, a 1,000 foot vertical drop and a 2,000-foot elevation, Wachusett Mountain offers the most accessible big mountain skiing in southern New England. Wachusett has made several major improvements,a expanded base lodge featuring Mountain Suites, new easy-to-ride carpet lifts and 2 new trails, bringing the total to 22 trails and nearly 110 acres of terrain for all abilities. Nightly skiing until 10pm; 100% snowmaking; Mountainside Ski Shop; demo center; restaurant; cafeteria; plus rental shop; and ski/snowboard school. Wachusett hosts fall festivals, corporate, and private outings. Ski-and-stay packages available at the Wachusett Village Inn. Rte 2W to exit 25 to Rte 140S follow signs.
www.wachusett.com

Westward Orchards
Rt. 111 Mass. Ave
Harvard, MA 01451
Family-owned business; 4th generation of fruit growers. Store sells fresh produce, cheese, cider, and country gifts. Pick your own blueberries, apples, and pumpkins. Gourmet foods, lunch to go, fresh-made salads, sandwiches, and soups. Open May 1-Dec 31. Hours 10am - 6pm daily; closed Tuesdays. Seasonal events. Rte 2E, exit 38A (Rte110/111) to Harvard Center, continue on Rte 111 for 1 1/2 miles, farm store will be on your right.
www.westwardorchards.com

Zoar Outdoor
7 Main Street
Charlemont, MA 01339
Zoar Outdoor is Southern New England’s leader in outdoor adventure, offering whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking and rock climbing in Deerfield River Valley and beyond. Our friendly, professional staff, comfortable base camp and top-notch equipment ensure that your adventure will be memorable. From half-day family raft trips to week-long whitewater kayak clinics we can match your schedule and your desire for adventure.
www.zoaroutdoor.com