Fall In Love with Fall Foliage
What makes fall so alluring is the lovely views. Fall means that the exquisite foliage is in full swing – with its yellow, red, and orange color schemes. People crave to find the best views around.
Super Brews
Super Brews!
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.
Fireworks, Food and Fun!
Fireworks, Food and Fun!
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.
Batter Up!
Batter Up!
When the weather warms, the boys of summer take to the field — and in Johnny Appleseed Country, that means baseball season at Doyle Field.
Fine Diner-ing
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 […]
By the Light of the Moon
By the Light of the Moon
Music festivals. Quiet walks on sun-dappled trails. Afternoons spent on a warm beach, or watching the kids safely splashing in a zero-depth water park. The long sunny days of spring and summer offer a wealth of opportunities to explore the beauty of Johnny Appleseed Country.
A Century of Service
A Century of Service
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.
Open Up Spring with the Johnny Appleseed Country Guide
Johnny Appleseed Country Guide
The spring season is nearly here and what better way to start planning your spring adventures than with the Johnny Appleseed Country Guide.
Johnny Appleseed Trail Association hosting Second Annual Tourism Update Breakfast
Johnny Appleseed Trail Association hosting Second Annual Tourism Update Breakfast
Forum to bring together tourism related businesses and organizations in the region
Hit The Slopes!
Hit the Slopes!
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.
Cool As Ice
cool as ice
Under blazing sun and steely silver moon, buffeted by winds and blanketed in fresh snow, he sits, patiently waiting.
Halloween Happenings
Halloween Happenings
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.
Who Was Johnny Appleseed?
Who Was Johnny Appleseed?
Have you every wondered who Johnny Appleseed was in real life? Click through to learn about the life of one of America’s most well known Folk Heroes.
Exercise or Fun? How About Both!
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 […]
A Whole New Park
A Whole New Park
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.
Take a Hike
Take a Hike!
No matter where you are in Johnny Appleseed Country, you’re sure to be near at least one great trail!
Have a Berry Nice Day
Have a Berry Nice Day.
If you think “harvest season” is simply an autumnal event in Johnny Appleseed Country, well, think again! the delicious fun begins in late spring…and doesn’t stop until Thanksgiving preparations begin.
Farewell to Winter, Welcome to Spring!
Farewell to Winter, Welcome to Spring!
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.
THE GRIM TALES OF JOHNNY APPLESEED COUNTRY
THE GRIM TALES OF JOHNNY APPLESEED
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.
Apples, Apples, Apples! 2016
Apples, Apples, Apples!
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!
Experience North Central at Red Apple Farm
Experience North Central at Red Apple Farm
We are pleased to announce the launch of Experience North Central! This new quarterly series offers guests a unique opportunity to experience local businesses and attractions while networking with other like-minded professionals.
Turning a Vision into Reality
Whether you’re watching rubber duckies bob down the Nashua River in the Amazing Duck Race, sipping a cold beer at the Brewers’ Festival, or just relaxing on a bench at Riverfront Park, you can’t miss the expansive mural above the opposite bank. Painted on the back wall of Zeda Pizza, four huge fish playfully swim […]
Advertise with the Country Guide
Don’t get left out! Planning is underway for the Spring/Summer Johnny Appleseed Country Guide and the time is now to reserve your spot. The publication is distributed at over 350 locations locally and throughout New England and into Canada promoting North Central Massachusetts as a great place to visit, play and live. Expand your company’s […]
Explore the Antiques Trail
When your spring and summer wanderings take you along the backroads of Johnny Appleseed Country, you’re sure to be beckoned by the call of New England’s past. Quaint antique shops, expansive antique co-ops, yard sales and flea markets all put out a siren song to travelers along the highways and byways.g? Try following the “Country […]
Where the Grass is Always Greener: Top 10 Golf Courses
Summer wouldn’t be complete without a few tee offs with friends and family! If you are looking to spend the day on some of the most well-conditioned courses, look no further than the courses in North Central Massachusetts! Whether if you are from the area, or just traveling by, there is certainly something for you. […]
Explore unique Tastes in North Central Massachusetts
North Central Massachusetts includes some of the best fine dining restaurants in Massachusetts. If you’re looking for a fancier feel for a date night, or are in search of a more casual place to take the whole family, you will most certainly find it here. From Italian to Mexican food, North Central Massachusetts has everything […]
The Perfect Trails to Lead you into Fall
Whether you’re trying to get a few more trails in before the summer ends, or you can’t wait to start hiking once it cools down and the fall foliage pops up, North Central Massachusetts has all your hiking needs. If you’re looking for a more difficult root to keep the blood flowing or want something […]
Fish Tales
Here’s a Line on Some Local Hot Spots From sunlit quiet-water pools to shady cold-water rapids, the rivers of North Central Massachusetts offer a wealth of options for fishermen. The region’s abundant protected land ensures high-quality water, habitat for a variety of cold and warm-water species, and a wealth of places to explore. And here’s […]
Escape if You Can
Ever feel you just really need to escape? Think you can do it in 60 minutes? From McKinney, Texas to Princeton, New Jersey — and Fitchburg and Leominster, Massachusetts, too — folks are willingly entering locked rooms, with the hope of finding their way out in an hour. The escape room craze that is sweeping […]