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Onboard activities include games like tabletop shuffleboard and giant Jenga. Look for special holiday cruises and deals. Plan a one-of-a-kind school trip to support the National Curriculum. Groups of 10 or more get special pricing on tickets. Hold a LEGO themed birthday party. Learn building tips from the Master Model Builder Workshops. Head to the W. Russell Blake Planetarium, where you can sit back and let the experts show you how to identify planets, bright stars and constellations. The planetarium also has regular weekly features including a Big Bird adventure for the kids and an exploration of the natural world below the skies.
We're family owned and family run. The main part of our inn is an historic sea captain's home, built in and located in downtown Falmouth. That means we're within walking distance to everything -- the beach, the village, bird sanctuary, day spas, shops, galleries, museums, churches, trolley stop, library, and more than twenty restaurants, pubs, and sidewalk cafes. With short notice we can prepare a traditional Cape Cod clam bake -- with lobster, steamers, corn on the cob, and watermelon -- or a cook out, with hot dogs, hamburgers, and BBQ chicken.
These meals are served on the lawn, so it's come as you are. Bare feet and bathing suits are fine. And have they got animals, from lemurs and lions to snakes and sloths. Feed a parakeet in the aviary or a deer in the acre deer forest, interact with pygmy goats in the petting zoo, feed a giraffe or enjoy one of several live-animal presentations and educational exhibits.
Lots of dining options, from burgers and wraps to New England tavern meals. The Berkshire Hills has it all. And you can have it too at this magnificent and secluded resort set on a picturesque acre estate. Your home away from home can be a one or two bedroom condominium with master bathroom and Jacuzzi, a fully equipped kitchen, fireplace, living and dining areas, sleeper sofa, television, stereo, DVD player and a deck overlooking the pond.
Right outside your door are gas barbecue grills, tennis, shuffleboard, bocce courts, a playground, indoor and outdoor pools, exercise room with hot tub and sauna, rowboats and canoes, trails for walking and cross country skiing. Breathtaking mountain scenery included. Experience the wildest Go Kart action at this state of the art facility offering competitive fun at an affordable price. The Family Track, the longest in New England, features tunnels, hairpin curves and straight-aways and new two-seater go-karts.
Little guys and gals get in on the action with the new Rookie Track, with the Kiddy Track and Beginner Track just ahead. Bump and bounce your buddies in bumper cars and boats and finish the day off with a friendly game on the adventure mini golf course. There is everything to like about a visit to Stockbridge, MA.
The sea along the Massachusetts Coast is your soothing backdrop for 35 minutes of relaxation, conversation and a refreshing touch of sun, sky and salt air that fills the lungs and lifts the spirit. Nearby, the Beneski Museum of Natural History at Amherst College in Amherst has impressive exhibits that include vertebrate and invertebrate paleontology, minerals, and other geologic specimens. Built on an inactive railroad, the Bikeway has become a treasured resource, used by residents and visitors from near and far. Driving in Worcester is not for the timid. Then enjoy a night at the Doubletree Hotel Boston North Shore adjacent to the Park with luxurious bedding and jumbo pillows, flat screen television, on-demand movies and premium cable channels.
The studios and creations of famed artists, musicians, and authors are within easy reach. The outdoors offers hiking, biking, skiing, water sports and more. In short, there is something for everyone. The Red Lion Inn has it too. Rooms with complimentary WIFI, air conditioning, cable television, and cozy plush bathrobes. Full service amenities include an indoor pool and fitness club, an on-site restaurant, and an oceanfront conference center for meetings, celebrations and special events.
With walking distance are a variety of fine and casual restaurants, eclectic shops and boutiques. Come find exceptional art, locally produced good, and much more! Explore the parks, stroll tree-lined promenades, take in the city sights, soak up the sunshine, play in the Rings Fountain, grab a bite to eat at a food truck. Summer in this city is glorious. Hours are Saturdays and every other Sunday in the summer and early fall.
Details at The Greenway's events calendar.
Guests can enjoy inventive drinks and fresh fare throughout the year in the Cloister, a secluded garden patio that features a clever tin-to-table menu with an upscale twist on caviar. The new Champagne Salon is open Fridays to Sundays, 3 to 11 p. The brand-new interactive science museum welcomes people to see, touch, and handle authenticated pirate treasure, discovered in off the coast of Wellfleet. The Whydah Pirate Museum provides an interactive and fun learning experience for children and adults.
The guides are out every day leading fun and educational tours. For example, Massachusetts State House Tours teach about the history and architecture of the building. Daily Faneuil Hall Talksin the historic Great Hall, uncover the importance of Faneuil Hall as a marketplace and meeting place from the 18th-century to today.
The USS Constitution crew members offer on-board presentations about the ship's storied past. Take a tour or two and see how the pleasure of a Boston visit is amplified when you know more about the past all around you. Climb a ladder to the eyepiece of a fine, old telescope and sample the sights of the distant heavens. Star-gazing nights are held regularly, and posted on the calendar. Remember, observing is weather dependent, so check the skies or call ahead.
The buildings are furnished with American and European decorative arts and paintings. Woodland walks feature mountain vistas and perennial gardens. The house and gardens are daily open for self-guided tours from May 1 to October The neighborhood has its roots in the religious revival camp meeting movement of the s. Members of the campground — originally a tent community -- conducted popular Bible meetings where the cottages are now.
The property includes 1. Major retailers include Bass Pro Shops store, with everything and outdoorsman or outdoorswoman could desire. Dining runs the gamut from basic burgers to seafood to a gourmet bistro. Plum Island Is a Peach Plum Island is an mile long barrier Island off the shore of Newburyport , with miles of public beaches and the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, home to over species of birds, plants and animals.
Sandy Point State Reservation on the southern tip of Plum Island is a wonderful place to swim or explore the life of the tide pools kids love this! Find chances to join bird watching tours and other educational programs for adults or the whole family.
Preservation Worcester's By the Canal Tour is a self-guided tour of the streets and You can pick up our By the Canal: Canal District Walking Tour brochure at . Walking Tours of Mass Heck – the whole region should look to this as a model. ” Funded Walking Tour of African American and Abolition Era History in Florence A self-guided tour of the streets and buildings of Worcester's Canal District.
Join a kayaking excursion with Plum Island Kayak — entrancing! A zipline canopy tour is the next best thing to living the life of the man of the jungle, but without the rope burns. Starting June 1, , Zoar Outdoor on Main Street in Charlemont is offering three-hour canopy tours in the woods and forests nearby. The Deerfield Valley Canopy Zipline Tours leads adventurers on an aerial trek through the woods by means of zip lines and sky bridges suspended in the trees and connected through platforms that sit high above the forest floor.
Zip line canopy tours originated 20 years ago in Central and South America as an exciting and unusual way to experience the forest canopy. Open April 1 through November On the tours, you will travel through the majestic dunes where your guide points out the dune shacks where famous artists and writers like Eugene O'Neill and Harry Kemp became inspired to create their art. You will also pass the remains of the Peaked Hill Life Saving Station and learn how the brave "life savers" enacted their heroic efforts to save the lives of thousands from the doomed shipwrecks.
Access by the public to the dunes is limited, so this is the to see them. In the 19th century, hundreds of ships passed by Nantucket Island each day. Unpredictable storms, dense fog, and strong currents could catch the most experienced sailors off guard. Open daily, late May through Columbus Day. The vast grounds, covered with lawns and copses of woodlands, are the backdrop to a constantly changing landscape of large-scale, outdoor, modern and contemporary sculpture.
Indoor space in the museum building also has exhibit space. The park and museum offer year-round activities, like snowshoe tours, yoga outdoors, nature tours, artist conversations, and screenings. Enjoy revolutionary artistic visions and stretch your muscles outdoors. Built on an inactive railroad, the Bikeway has become a treasured resource, used by residents and visitors from near and far.
The bikeway passes through Bedford, Lexington, Arlington , and Cambridge. Rolling hills and rocky shorelines offer views of the Boston skyline, while tree-lined carriage paths make delightful walking trails. The acre landscape includes rocky shores, broad hillsides, and open fields bracketed by woodlands.
The property is ideal for walking, picnicking, jogging, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, or simply enjoying the outdoors. It is managed by the admirable Trustees of the Reservations, and open to the public for walking year-round. Many exhibits explain the fascinating geology, flora, and animal life of the Cape, and the Salt Marsh Room offers a wonderful vista of the adjoining salt marsh.
Downstairs is a small but satisfying aquarium.
Just outside the back door is a self-guided walking trail of the marsh. Also, in the summer, naturalists offer guided treks of the marsh known a Mudflat Mania. A great way to see the fecund life of the salt marsh up close. If you're there for more than just a visit, bicycles are available from many used stores and are the best way to get around and explore.
Buses in the city usually run every 30 to 60 minutes, with some running only every two hours depending on the route. Buses on certain routes are often a half-hour or more late, but be at your stop early as they often fly by a few minutes early in order to catch up for previous late stops.
Worcester does have a bus system, but can infrequent and confusing to navigate. Depending upon where you are going, the bus system may be an inefficient way to get around the city as nearly all routes run in a spoke-like fashion from the terminal adjacent to Union Station. Planning a route with ample time for connections and schedule deviations is essential. Real-time stop predictions are generally available. Worcester is surprisingly hard to navigate on foot. The city covers a large land area by New England standards and despite having a "downtown," the focal points for visitors are spread throughout the city, making them hard to reach on foot.
Throw in poor sidewalks and aggressive drivers and you can understand why there aren't very many pedestrians.
The most efficient, if not the most enjoyable way to get around the city. Driving in Worcester is not for the timid. Although Boston may get the most attention for aggressive drivers in New England, Worcester is by most measures worse.
An insurance study ranked Worcester as the worst city to drive in in the United States, based on accident rate. Traffic is not nearly as bad as in Boston, but there are significant backups at rush hour and lane markings may be nonexistent in parts of the city. Road quality is also laughably bad, so don't bring anything here that can't handle pot holes. There is no street grid to help orient yourself and driving here will probably require a GPS or someone else using a map to direct you.
There is a surprising amount to see in Worcester. Many travelers might only consider it worth a day trip, but this would be mistaken. The Worcester Art Museum alone is big enough to occupy an entire day. Leaving aside the city's museums, you may still want to take a stroll through one of the city's historic parks or college campuses. Worcester has a museum for everyone. In addition to the Worcester Art Museum , there is an interesting little history museum and a science and nature center that is great for kids. The Museum of Russian Icons is in nearby Clinton. Architecture buffs and photographers will appreciate Worcester's collection of historic buildings and monuments.
Worcester is home to many colleges and universities. A lot of the campuses are newer, with fairly dull contemporary architecture. However, the city's three oldest private institutions are quite pretty. Look for lectures open to the public at all three while you're in town.
Worcester has a plethora of activities for visitors to enjoy. In the spring, summer, and fall, there is nearly always some sort of festival happening. Worcester also has a track record of attracting solid musical performances. Worcester's sports teams are all minor league, but offer affordable entertainment. Despite being the second largest city in New England, Worcester is not a shopping mecca. There is one small mall in the city that's of no interest to travelers.
View the French and Indian raid on Deerfield, as seen through the eyes of the various participants.
Uncover the Old Town Common, abandoned in the late 19th century, through walking and virtual tours. Self-guided outings for a family audience that explore the history and ecology of the Plainfield landscape. Heck — the whole region should look to this as a model. Uncover the history of abolition in Florence through a walking tour of 18 sites on the African American Heritage Trail.
English and Spanish available Interact with history through this bi-lingual website which explores nearly civic, industrial, commercial, and residential locations throughout Holyoke.