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Things To Do
The following is a list of things to do in the Shrewsbury
area. This list has been compiled for your personal
use, and inclusion on this list is in no way an endorsement
of the attraction, company or organization by the Town
of Shrewsbury. The Town of Shrewsbury is not responsible
for content contained on linked websites and cannot
be held responsible for damages or losses caused by
visiting any of the following linked websites.
Interested in seeing your local-area attraction listed
here? Contact Jackie
Pratt, Town of Shrewsbury Website Administrator,
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Ward Homestead - The Ward homestead
in Shrewsbury is nearly 300 years old. Harvard
University was given the property and a $5 million
bequest in 1925 to maintain the house and grounds
as a 'public patriotic museum.' From April to
November, the General Artemas Ward Homestead is
open, free of charge, as a tourist attraction.
For hours, call 508-842-8900. (Shrewsbury, MA) |
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Shrewsbury
Historical Society - Discover Shrewsbury's
rich history at the Shrewsbury Historical Society.
Opened in 2001, the Shrewsbury Historical Society
Museum guides you through Shrewsbury's history
with photographs, clothing, and artifacts. The
Shrewsbury Historical Society is located at the
1830 Brick School next to the First Congregational
Church. For more information, call 508-842-5239.
(Shrewsbury, MA)
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Dean
Park - Enjoy fishing, playground
equipment, playfields, tennis, basketball, cross-country
skiing, pavilions, baseball/softball, walking/jogging
and more at this wondeful town-owned park. Located
on Main Street just three-fourths of a mile east
of Shrewsbury Center. Approximately seventy-five
acres in size. (Shrewsbury, MA) |
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American
Sanitary Plumbing Museum - In this
Worcester museum founded by plumbing salesman
Charles Manoog in the '70s, you'll find everything
from rudimentary outhouses to 19th century toilet
paper to an ''earth cabinet,'' which flushes with
lime instead of water. Everything, including the
kitchen sink. (Worcester, MA) |
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Centrum
Centre -Since opening its doors in
1982, the Centrum Centre has become one of the
nation's most successful arenas for musical acts
of national and international fame. For the past
ten years, the venue has been recognized by Amusement
Business for its ability to consistently draw
crowds through its doors. (Worcester, MA) |
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Davis'
Farmland - We feature developmentally
appropriate discovery play and learning for children
ages 1-8. We are a seventh generation family farm,
operating in Sterling since 1846, and "home"
to the largest sanctuary of endangered livestock
in North America. (Sterling, MA)
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EcoTarium
- EcoTarium is well rooted in the Worcester community
as a center for nature study. The private, non-profit
institution demonstrates an unwavering commitment
to exploration of the New England environment
and its connections globally and beyond. (Worcester,
MA)
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Foothills
Theatre - The Foothills Theatre Company
is a not-for-profit theatre company located at
100 Front Street in Worcester, MA. The Foothills
Theatre Company operates under a contract with
the Actor's Equity Association. (Worcester, MA)
Now Playing: Sisters of Swing
Sisters of Swing! tells the remarkable story of one of the most popular recording and performing acts of all time, The Andrews Sisters. Hear favorites like "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy", "Rum and Coca-Cola", "Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen", and "Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree". The fun begins January 12 and runs through February 3! |
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Fruitlands
Museum - This multi-faceted museum
offers features like the Indian Museum: Experience
the lifeways of native New England peoples from
over 10,000 years ago to the present; the Shaker
Museum: Explore the world's first Shaker Museum
and learn how Harvard's Shakers sought to live a
heavenly life in an earthly world; the Fruitlands
Farmhouse: Visit the site of the ill-fated utopian
experiment of Concord philosopher Bronson Alcott,
Who brought his family here in 1843 to "live
off the fruit of the land."; the Pergolas site,
Willard Farm site, Hunting/Gathering site, woodland
trails, and more. (Harvard, MA)
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Garden
in the Woods - This ever-changing
living museum — New England's premier wildflower
garden — has more than 1600 kinds of plants,
with many rare and endangered native specimens
throughout the gardens, as well as the unique
"New England Garden of Rare and Endangered
Plants." (Framingham, MA)
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Higgins
Armory - The Higgins Armory Museum
enjoys the distinction of being the only museum
in the Western Hemisphere entirely devoted to
the study and display of arms and armor, but this
is just one of many ways in which the Higgins
is unique. Artifacts ranging from Corinthian helmets
of ancient Greece to ornate suits of armor from
the height of the Renaissance give our visitors
an exciting glimpse into the past, while our many
informative and entertaining programs help to
interpret the collection in a broad cultural context.
(Worcester, MA)
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National
Plastics Center & Museum - Still
in its infancy, the Center has already attracted
visitors from all 50 states and 17 foreign nations.
As the National Plastics Center and Museum expands
it remains committed to its mission - preserving
the past, addressing the present and promoting
the future of plastics through public education
and awareness. (Leominster, MA)
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Southwick's
Zoo - Southwick's is situated within
the historic Blackstone Valley. Surrounded by 300
shady acres and home to hundreds of animals representing
many species, Southwick's remains the largest zoo
in New England. (Mendon, MA) |
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Tower
Hill Botanic Garden - At Tower Hill,
you can stroll the gardens and grounds to explore
nature, take a Contemplative break from work or
share some quality time with your family. Bring
a picnic, or have a tasty lunch of light, healthy
fare at TWIGS Café. Hike the woodland trails,
watch the interaction of plants and animals in the
Wildlife Garden's "Birdhouse for people"
viewing station or simply bring a book and relax.
(Boylston, MA)
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Worcester
Art Museum - The Worcester Art Museum
first opened its doors in the spring of 1898.
The institution, founded by Stephen Salisbury
III "for the benefit of all the people,"
today houses more than 35,000 works of art representing
more than 50 centuries of creative spirit. (Worcester,
MA)
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Worcester
Historical Museum - Visit Worcester
Historical Museum to see hundreds of objects made
in Worcester. Listen to the stories of industrial
leaders, inventors, and workers. Discover Worcester's
common heritage through hands-on activities. Explore
the contributions of ethnic groups and individuals
through changing exhibitions and special programs.
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Worcester
Tornadoes Baseball - Watch the Can-Am
League Worcester Tornadoes baseball team play against
teams from the eastern US and Canada at Hanover
Insurance park at Fitton Field located at the College
of the Holy Cross in Worcester. Enjoy an inexpensive
night out for the whole family. (Worcester, MA) |
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Black
Heritage Trail - The Black Heritage
Trail® is a walking tour that explores the history
of Boston's 19th century African American community.
Guided walking tours are offered by the National
Park Service daily, Memorial Day weekend through
Labor Day weekend, and other times by special request.
(Boston, MA) |
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Boston
Harbor Islands - Boston Harbor Islands
national park area includes 34 islands situated
within the Greater Boston shoreline. The islands
are rich in natural and cultural resources. Imagine
a place where you can explore tide pools, walk through
a Civil War era fort, climb a lighthouse, hike lush
trails and salt marshes, camp under the stars, or
relax while fishing, picnicking or swimming...all
within reach of downtown Boston. (Boston, MA) |
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Boston
Tea Party Ship & Museum - The Boston
Tea Party Shipsm and Museum offers a
multitude of easy to understand exhibits, films
and memorabilia that tells the story of the event
that changed the world forever. Onboard brig Beaver
II, a full-size working replica of one of three
original Boston Tea Party ships, walk along her
110-foot long decks. Explore the ship's authentically
restored galley, crew's quarters, and cargo hold.
(Boston, MA) |
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Capron Park Zoo - Welcome to Capron Park Zoo! Capron Park Zoo strives to prove that big things do come in small packages, whether it’s watching the Lions wrestle, coming face-to-face with a Snow Monkey, staring at a snake or relaxing in our Rainforest, there is something for everyone to enjoy. (Attleboro, MA) |
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Boston's
Theatre District - Boston.com's Theater/Arts
page provides detailed information on venues, current
productions, reviews and more! (Boston, MA) |
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The
Children's Museum - Welcome to The
Children's Museum, Boston's best place for kids!
Check out the exhibits and special events, and plan
your visit to ARTHUR'S WORLD. The Museum provides
fun for kids and adults, plus special resources
for teaching and for early childhood development.
(Boston, MA)
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Concord
Museum - The Concord Museum is a great
place to start any visit to the historic town of
Concord, Massachusetts. The Museum, founded in 1886,
serves as a center of learning and cultural enjoyment
for the thousands of visitors touring Concord each
year, as well as for area residents of all ages.
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DeCordova Museum - DeCordova Museum
is dedicated to the exhibition, collection, and
preservation of works by living New England artists.
Distinctive for being the only one of its kind
in the region, DeCordova’s public Sculpture
Park has also become internationally recognized
for its programming. A visit to DeCordova will
be both enjoyable and educational. Whether you
want to view our many interior exhibitions, wander
through the Sculpture Park, participate in a class
at the Museum School, enjoy lunch, or purchase
art supplies, DeCordova will excite and inspire
you. (Lincoln, MA) |
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Discovery Museums - The Discovery
Museums are two separate but complementary museums
filled with exciting, interactive exhibits for
children of all ages using focused spaces and
hands-on activities inviting exploration and discovery.
At lunch or snack time you can visit one of the
many area restaurants or, weather permitting,
you can take advantage of our outdoor picnic tables.
(Acton, MA)
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Fleet
Center - Since its grand opening in
1995, more than 18 million people have come to the
FleetCenter to see the arena's famous tenants, the
NHL's Boston Bruins and NBA's Boston Celtics, as
well as world-renowned concerts and sporting events,
family shows, wrestling, ice shows and so much more.
(Boston, MA) |
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Franklin
Park Zoo - The 72-acre Franklin Park
Zoo is located within Boston's historic Franklin
Park, long considered the "crown jewel"
of Frederick Law Olmsted's Emeral Necklace Park
System. The Zoo was founded in 1911 and was managed
by the City of Boston until 1958, when the Metropolitain
Discrict Commission assumed management. (Boston,
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The
Freedom Trail - In 1958, local journalist
William Schofield had the idea that Boston's sites
could be more accessible to residents and visitors,
and conceived of the Freedom Trail. A natural and
easily-accomplished idea, the sixteen historic sites
between Boston Common and The Bunker Hill Monument
in Charlestown were connected by a red line, and
The Freedom Trail was born. In addition to the historic
sites, the beauty of the sights, sounds, and neighborhoods
along the way made walking The Freedom Trail an
instantly popular activity. (Boston, MA) |
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Gillette
Stadium - Gillette Stadium is a world-class
event facility located in Foxborough, Mass. It is
the home of the NFL's New England Patriots, and
the New England Revolution of the MLS. Gillette
Stadium partially opened on May 11, 2002 with the
Revolution. Its Grand Opening was on September 9,
2002 when the Patriots beat the Pittsburgh Steelers
on Monday Night Football. (Foxboro, MA) |
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Harvard
Square - Welcome! Harvard Square is
a world-renowned shopping, dining, cultural and
historical destination.
Beyond Harvard Yard, Harvard Square's historic red
brick walkways lead visitors to hundreds of restaurants,
top notch retailers, museums, entertainment venues,
bookstores, architectural landmarks, and an ever-changing
outdoor arena of street performances. (Cambridge,
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Isabella
Stewart Gardner Museum - Three floors
of galleries surround a garden courtyard blooming
with life in all seasons. The galleries are filled
with paintings, sculpture, tapestries, furniture,
and decorative arts from cultures spanning thirty
centuries. (Boston, MA)
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John
F. Kennedy Museum & Library - The
John F. Kennedy Library and Museum is dedicated
to the memory of our nation's thirty-fifth president
and to all those who through the art of politics
seek a new and better world. (Boston, MA)
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Larz
Anderson Auto Museum - The Museum
cares for and protects many unique and remarkable
vehicles, as well as many other significant historic
artifacts. We offer engaging educational programs
for all age levels. And throughout the Museum’s
castle-like building, we present enriching exhibits
and displays that are not only captivating, but
you may just learn something from them as well.
(Brookline, MA)
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Museum
of Afro American History - The Museum
of Afro American History is a not-for-profit history
institution dedicated to preserving, conserving
and accurately interpreting the contributions of
African Americans during the colonial period in
New England. (Boston, MA) |
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Museum
of Bad Art - The Museum
of Bad Art is a community-based, private institution
dedicated to the collection, preservation, exhibition
and celebration of bad art in all its forms and
in all its glory. The pieces in the MOBA collection
range from the work of talented artists that have
gone awry, to works of exuberant, although crude,
execution by artists barely in control of the brush.
What they all have in common is a special quality
that sets them apart in one way or another from
the merely incompetent. (Boston, MA) |
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Museum
of Fine Arts - The Museum of Fine
Arts houses and preserves preeminent collections
and aspires to serve a wide variety of people
through direct encounters with works of art. The
Museum's ultimate aim is to encourage inquiry
and to heighten public understanding and appreciation
of the visual world. (Boston, MA)
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Museum
of Science - At the Museum of Science,
we embrace the challenge to inspire questioning
and exploration by students, parents and teachers.
We do this by providing a fun, safe environment
that introduces informal learning through engaging
exhibits, Omni and Planetarium shows, live presentations,
and classroom programs. (Boston, MA)
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New
England Aquarium - The mission of the
New England Aquarium is to increase understanding
of aquatic life and environments, to enable people
to act to conserve the world of water, and to provide
leadership for the preservation and sustainable
use of aquatic resources. (Boston, MA) |
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Old
Sturbridge Village - Step out of your
world and into ours. Explore early New England in
the company of farmers, craftsmen, and fascinating
characters. Celebrate yesterday's proud traditions
on your remarkable journey into America's past.
(Sturbridge, MA)
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Puppet
Showplace Theatre - As the first puppetry
center in New England, we strive to promote and
present the magical world of puppet theatre to a
broad community; to educate and enlighten audiences
of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds about this
ancient, worldwide theatre; to share our passion
for puppetry as a vital, living art. (Brookline,
MA) |
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Roger
Williams Park Zoo - Roger Williams
Park Zoo is home to hundreds of rare and fascinating
animals from around the world including polar
bears, snow leopards, moon bears, giraffes and
elephants all in naturalistic settings. The zoo's
population numbers over 1000 animals, with some
139 different species on display at any given
time. (Providence, RI)
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Tweeter
Center - Welcome to Tweeter Center
located in Mansfield, Massachusetts. From the hottest
new talents to world-renowned stars the variety
of artists visiting our stage will excite fans of
each and every kind of music. (Mansfield, MA) |
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U.S.S.
Constitution - "Old Ironsides"
Made from approximately 2,000 trees (with specialty
woods obtained from Maine to Georgia), armed with
cannons cast in Rhode Island, and fitted with copper
fastenings provided by the famous Boston smith Paul
Revere, the vessel is truly a "national"
ship. Launched on October 21, 1797, the it is the
oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world.
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Dr.
Seuss National Memorial - The Dr. Seuss
National Memorial Sculpture Garden is now open at
the Quadrangle in Springfield, Massachusetts, the
city where Theodor Seuss Geisel was born and which
appears to have inspired much of his work. Sculptor
Lark Grey Dimond-Cates, who is also Geisel's step-daughter,
created the endearing bronze sculptures of Dr. Seuss
and his most beloved characters for the Springfield
Library & Museums Association, located in the
heart of this city which is on the Connecticut River
in Western Massachusetts. (Springfield, MA) |
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Fuller
Museum of Art - The Fuller Museum
of Art was founded in 1969 as the Brockton Art
Center/Fuller Memorial with funds provided by
the bequest of Myron L. Fuller, a Brockton geologist
and entrepreneur. Since its inception, the institution
has been dedicated to the arts and art education.
(Brockton, MA)
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Hancock
Shaker Village - Hancock Shaker Village
is an outdoor history museum of Shaker life on 1,200
acres in the scenic Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts.
Its twenty original buildings and historic working
farm and gardens preserve and interpret the life
of America’s most successful communitarian
society. Hancock was home to members of the communal,
religious society from 1783 to 1960. It became an
outdoor history museum in 1960. (Pittsfield, MA) |
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Historic
Deerfield - Historic Deerfield is a
museum of New England history and art within the
carefully preserved 330 year old western Massachusetts
village of Deerfield. Each year thousands of visitors
come to Deerfield to see a collection of 18th and
19th century houses and the Flynt Center of Early
New England Life filled with some of the great decorative
arts treasures of early America. (Deerfield, MA) |
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House
of the Seven Gables - You can explore
the oldest surviving mansion in New England. Learn
from costumed guides about the very house that inspired
Nathaniel Hawthorne to write his legendary novel
of the same name. See our spectacular seaside gardens...
Walk through the home where Hawthorne was born...
(Salem, MA) |
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Indian
Motorcycle Museum - Located off I-291,
Hendee Street is named after one of the founders
of the Indian Motocycle Manufacturing Company. This
museum has a collection of American Indian motorcycles,
the first gasoline powered cycles manufactured in
the United States, as well as collections of bicycles,
toy motorcycles and other motor-powered items. (Springfield,
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Mohawk
Trail - Stretching from the Massachusetts-New
York line to Millers Falls on the Connecticut River,
is the actual 63 mile East-West highway. Reminiscent
of early American life, the Mohawk Trail provides
the traveler of today with well over 100 attractions;
country inns, gift shops and public and private
camping areas nestled amid the seasonal changing
beauty of the Berkshire Hills and Connecticut Valley.
(Northern Worcester County, MA) |
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The
Titanic Museum - The Titanic Historical
Society Collection at The Titanic Museum in the
Henry's Jewelry building, was created from the efforts
of its founder and president, Edward S. Kamuda who
formed the first Titanic society in 1963. The organization
was established to preserve the history of the Titanic
and the White Star Line. (Indian Orchard, MA) |
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Zoo In Forest Park - The mission of
the Forest Park Zoological Society is to promote
public awareness and appreciation for indigenous
and exotic animals, and to provide educational programming
for all ages that encourages understanding and respect
for the natural environment. The animal collections
and gardens enhance our perception of the natural
world, and emphasize the importance of bio-diversity.
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Battleship
Cove - For over thirty years, Battleship
Massachusetts has welcomed visitors of all ages.
Our historic naval ships, military exhibits, and
related memorabilia tell the stories of brave sailors
and their proud fighting days long ago. Walk where
these sailors fought, man the guns they used to
defend our freedom, or try on a Navy bunk for size!
(Fall River, MA) |
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Buttonwood
Park Zoo - On your journey through
our Berkshires to the Sea exhibits you'll encounter
black bears, mountain lions, bobcats, river otters,
bald eagles, seals, and many other animals. We also
have Asian elephants, North American bison, and
one of the finest rare breed, farm animal collections
in the United States. (New Bedford, MA) |
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Cape
Cod Central Railroad - Our award winning
Elegant Dinner Train was featured among the top
three dinner trains nationwide by TV Food Network's
Dining on the Train. Join us for a gourmet meal
as we journey through scenic Cape Cod and find out
why. Or you may prefer our Luncheon Train or our
Family Supper Train. For a less formal train ride,
try our Scenic Excursion Train. Named one of the
top ten scenic train rides in the country by USA
Today, our two-hour scenic excursions are perfect
for all ages. (Hyannis, MA) |
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Edaville
USA - Step back to a time when life
moved a little slower and simple pleasures were
the best. Edaville USA recreates this era of true
family enjoyment with train rides, turn-of-the-century
buildings, an old fashioned carousel, a museum,
children's rides and much, much more. Edaville USA
has something for everyone! (Carver, MA) |
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Magic
Wings - Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory
& Gardens consists of a 14,400 square foot facility
that includes a 4,000 sq. ft. glass conservatory
filled with butterflies, moths and tropical vegetation.
The sun shines through the glass walls & heats
up the conservatory to an 80 degree tropical-like
environment all year round. (South Deerfield, MA) |
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Bedford Whaling Museum - The New Bedford
Whaling Museum is the world's foremost museum devoted
to the historic interaction of humans with whales
worldwide. The Museum explores the history of whaling
worldwide and the rich cultures – and conservation
issues – it inspired. (New Bedford, MA) |
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Norman Rockwell Museum - The Museum
is located in the beautiful Berkshire mountains
of Stockbridge, Massachusetts, where Norman Rockwell
spent the last 25 years of his life. His brilliant
career spanned more than 60 years, leaving behind
a legacy of images that helped define American identity
throughout the 20th century. (Stockbridge, MA)
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Ocean
Quest - Explore the Living Ocean! Oceanography
comes alive with hands-on/minds-on teaching techniques.
We offer FUN & EXCITING programs for students,
teachers and learners of all ages! (Woods Hole,
MA) |
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Pilgrim
Monument - Walk to the top of the Pilgrim
Monument and delight in the panoramic view of Cape
Cod Bay and Provincetown Harbor, including the sand
dunes of the Cape Cod National Seashore. Visit the
Provincetown Museum and experience Provincetown
and Lower Cape history through featured exhibits
on the Pilgrims, maritime history, and the early
days of modern American theater in Provincetown
with Eugene O'Neill and the Provincetown Players.
(Provincetown, MA) |
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Plimoth
Plantation - Plimoth Plantation is
Plymouth as it was in the 17th century: it is a
centuries-old Wampanoag homesite, a welcoming bench
covered in furs, bluefish roasting slowly over an
bed of hot coals, and a man dressed in traditional
deerskin clothing. It is townspeople speaking the
poetic language of Shakespeare's England, the sharp
smell of gunpowder during a military drill, the
sound of laughter around a glowing hearth and the
salty breeze blowing across a wooden ship's deck.
(Plymouth, MA) |
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Tanglewood
- At Tanglewood, the splendor of nature is surpassed
only by the magnificence of music. Featuring the
BSO performing with world-class conductors, acclaimed
soloists, and renowned musicians in a vibrant mix
of musical styles and forms. (Lenox, MA) |
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Woods
Hole Science Aquarium - Bring the whole
family, there is something for everyone. Seal feedings
are daily at 11am and 4pm. Larger groups should
call for an appointment. Use of public transportation
is encouraged since there is no Aquarium parking,
and public parking space in Woods Hole is very limited.
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