Looking for something fun to do with family and friends this 4th of July? Look no further than right here in North Central Massachusetts! With dozens of things to do the week of the 4th, you are certain to find something that everyone in your party will enjoy.
When the weather warms, the boys of summer take to the field — and in Johnny Appleseed Country, that means baseball season at Doyle Field.
Sometimes, you just need a little comfort food. Meatloaf. A grilled cheese sandwich. Scrambled eggs with a side of crispy fried potatoes. Feeling nostalgic? Pack up your appetite — in Johnny Appleseed Country, you’ll find real diners: originals produced by the Worcester Lunch Car Company. Across New England, these legendary dining cars can now be […]
It’s been a century since 5,000 acres of land in the Massachusetts towns of Ayer, Harvard, Lancaster and Shirley were developed into Camp Devens, training soldiers for service in World War I.
The spring season is nearly here and what better way to start planning your spring adventures than with the Johnny Appleseed Country Guide.
Forum to bring together tourism related businesses and organizations in the region
It’s the most recognized geographic feature of central Massachusetts. It’s a year-round destination for visitors and local families. And for many, it’s the place where they learned about — and learned to love — skiing.
Under blazing sun and steely silver moon, buffeted by winds and blanketed in fresh snow, he sits, patiently waiting.
Halloween may conjure up visions of supernatural things that go bump in the night — but for most who celebrate the holiday, thoughts are more likely to turn to cartoon characters or light-hearted ghosts and goblins.
A great way to keep in shape while enjoying yourself in the summer is by finding a nice body of water to work those arms out in. Kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding are all ways to stay in shape while having a good time by yourself, or with your friends. Not to mention paddle boarding […]
One thing to always do on a nice summer day is, go to the park! There are so many fun things to do at a park, you have almost no reason to not spend the day there.
Real maple syrup- it’s one of the many perks of living in New England. It’s a farewell to winter, a welcome to spring, and a delicious New England tradition.
Be a-were of Appleseed Country – Have you heard the whispers? They say if you’re looking to have eerie, hair-raising, and frightening experiences, to bring your boils and ghouls to Johnny Appleseed Country for all the 2015 Halloween festivities.
The fall is here and with that comes Apples! Massachusetts has over 75 different types of apples, and isn’t it time you got out and explored what there is to pick!
Craft Punk. Chain Saaz. Green Monsta IPA. Bella Czech Pils. You didn’t see these names popping up in any ads during the heart-stopping hustle of Super Bowl LI —but they’re playing big in Johnny Appleseed Country. The region has become a hotbed of brewing activity — and there’s more action in the pipeline this year. […]
Looking for something fun to do with Dad this Father’s Day Weekend? Look no further than your own back yard, and treat the whole family to one or more of these Father’s Day events happening right here in Central Ma! Here’s a list of the Top 10 things to bring your Father to this weekend. […]
If the medium is the message, there’s a lot of conversation happening in Johnny Appleseed Country. Oils, watercolors, sculpture and photography — art is alive, well, and blossoming throughout the region. And if you’d like to see what’s on the minds of the painters, photographers, sculptors, potters and other artists who live and work here, […]
Looking for something sweet to do this summer in North Central Mass? There’s no better way to cool off a hot summer day like enjoying a few scoops of ice cream from one of the numerous local ice cream stands. From ice cream bars with petting zoos, to ice cream parlors where you can play a […]
Since you’re in Johnny Appleseed Country, when you think of music, you may think of toe-tapping fiddle tunes. Yeah, we’ve got that — at the Johnny Appleseed Festival at Red Apple Farm. Or maybe your thoughts turn to the oom-pah-pah of military band marches streaming from an old-fashioned bandstand in a community park. We’ve got […]
Join the Gardner Area League of Artists (GALA) at this year’s Art GALA Spring Art Show from May 19th-21st. This year’s art show will have live music, an artwork raffle, and an off the wall art sale. The opening reception is on May 19th from 6:00-9:00pm and awards start at 7:00pm. This event is free but […]
It’s hard to wait for the taste of that first ripe apple, straight from the tree and still warm from the sun. If you’re touring Johnny Appleseed Country in the spring, you know that you’re just too early to pluck a shiny orb from an apple tree branch. Although most folks think that apples aren’t […]
