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. Rt. 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 3rd thru the holidays from 10am - 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
Since 1983, Crab Apple Whitewater has offered whitewater adventures in New England. Family owned and operated, we feature trips for all ages and ability levels. Full and half-day raft trips plus half-day inflatable kayak trips are great fun for everyone, including kids ages 6 and up. Crab Apple specializes in friendly fun with a staff of enthusiastic outdoor lovers. Join us for the highlight of your summer! Our riverside base camp, state-of-the-art equipment and our friendly staff await you. Call us at 1-800-553-7238.
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 190 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 present show schedule. Private group functions, 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 featuring fourteen galleries that house a diverse collection of American and European paintings, prints, drawings, ceramics and decorative arts as well as Greek, Roman, Asian and pre-Columbian antiquities. In addition, the Museum organizes temporary exhibitions of works from other museums, private collections, and emerging and established contemporary artists. Fitchburg Art Museum is North Worcester County's oldest and most treasured cultural institution, founded in 1925 through a bequest of American Impressionist painter and educator, Eleanor Norcross (1854-1925). Tours, lectures and classes for adults, children, school groups and families are available. Open Tuesday – Saturday 12pm-4pm.
www.fitchburgartmuseum.org
Friends of Sholan Farms
P.O. Box 632
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, pinic area and a variety of cultural and folk events throughout the year. Pick your own apples and pumpkins at Sholan Farms. We are open Thursday-Sunday 10am-5pm (September & October). Follow the small red apples signs to the top of Pleasant Street just off Rte 12 in Leominster.
http://www.Sholanfarms.com
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
Jumptown
80 Airport Road
Orange, MA 01364
We are the Massachusetts Sport Parachute Club dedicated to providing a safe and enjoyable home for new and experienced skydivers. We call it Jumptown. MSPC has been jumping hard since 1959. If you want to experience the thrill of a lifetime head out to Jumptown and make a tandem skydive. Tandem jumping is an incredible experience offering you the highspeed thrill of falling through the air from 14,000 feet at 120 miles and hour, followed by the peace and beauty of the 5-9 minute parachute ride. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Quabbin Reservoir and beyond. We are open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 8 AM until sunset April 1st - November 30th. Take exit 16 off Rte. 2W and follow the signs.
www.jumptown.com
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 Route 2.
www.lancastergolfcenter.com
Marshall Fun Farm
340 Marshall Road
Fitchburg, MA 01420
Marshall Farm is the home of the famous, trademarked, Marshall Macintosh Apple. It offers many varieties of apples which you can pick on your own or buy in the farm store which also features fresh, farm grown vegetables, fruits, and other farm specialties. Aside from apple picking, the farm also provides access to farm and exotic animals. Marshall Farm also has a ice cream parlor and a country gift shop on site. Seasonal Hours – check website
www.marshallfarm.com
Nashoba Paddler Rentals
Rte. 225 at Nashua River
West Groton, MA 01472
Canoe rentals, tours and instructions on the Nashua River. Special packages for organizations, clubs, and groups. Emphasis in environmental enrichment, wholesome, healthy family fun. We use quality Old Town canoes and provide life vests for all. Open May 1st- October. Summer hours Daily 9:30am - 6:30pm. Spring/Fall hours weekends 9:30am - 6:30 pm 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. Additionally, NPTG's "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
Old Parsonage Tea Room & Lyon Art Gallery
19 Main Street
PO Box 132
Hubbardston, MA 01452
“At The Old Parsonage Tea Room & Lyon Art Gallery you will find an atmosphere of tranquil refreshment as you slow down and enjoy an intimate conversation, over tea, with friends. Styled on the English tradition, we serve pots of tea with delicious scones, desserts and tea sandwiches. Iced tea and lemonade are on the menu, also. We offer more than 35 kinds of tea. The menu selections change daily and everything is homemade by your hostess, Marion Lyon. Our retail teas and tea-related gift selections make attractive souvenirs, as well. In the Gallery we feature works in clay and original paintings by area fine artists. Open Wed. thru Sat. 11 AM – 4 PM. Reservations suggested.
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-Friday 12pm-9pm and Sat-Sun 10am-5pm.
www.rcexcitement.com
Red Apple Farm
455 Highland Avenue
Phillipston, MA 01331
Farm stand 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 Rt. 2 to exit 19 and follow the signs!
www.redapplefarm.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.
Templewood Golf Course
160 Brooks Road
Templeton, MA 01468
Scenic 18 hole golf course with beautiful views of Mt. Monadnock. Senior specials weekdays. Some of the best greens in the area. Wide fairways. Friendly staff. Outdoor pavilion for golf outings and tournaments. Call 3 days in advance for weekend tee times. Discover one of the best-kept secrets of Central Mass. Take exit 20 off Route 2 and follow the trailblazing signs.
www.templewoodgolfcourse.com
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 Rt 31, one mile north of Rt 9 Spencer.
www.spencerfair.org
Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum
P.O. Box 700
Dracut, MA 01826
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: Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. - 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. In the past few years Wachusett has made several major improvements with an expanded base lodge featuring Mountain Suites, new easy-to-ride carpet lifts and 2 new trails in the recently completed Vickery Bowl - bringing the total to 22 trails and nearly 110 acres of terrain for all abilities. Night skiing daily until 10pm; 100% snowmaking; Mountainside Ski Shop; demo center; full-service restaurant; cafeteria; plus rental shop; and ski/snowboard school. Off-season, Wachusett hosts fun fall festivals and is ideal for 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
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