Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail
From beachside ice cream stands to year-round ice cream parlors to our pastoral dairy farms, Massachusetts has you covered for all of your ice cream cravings!
A Day Trip
Turners Falls Riverwalk
The Turners Falls Canal, also historically known as the Montague Canal, was a canal along the Connecticut River in Montague, Massachusetts. It was reconstructed in 1869.
Tully Lake
Discover real camping adventures in the North Quabbin Region of Central Massachusetts, just an hour and a half from Boston and Springfield.
Lake Mattawa
Lake Mattawa is stocked each spring and fall with rainbow and brown trout. Year-round fishing for trout exists, with peak pressure from April through June.
New Salem Museum
The museum and the academy is located in the historic town of New Salem, Massachusetts.
Old Sturbridge Village
Old Sturbridge Village, the largest outdoor history museum in the Northeast, depicts a rural New England town of the 1830s. Step inside more than 40 original buildings, and explore homes, meetinghouses, a district school, country store, bank, working farm, three water-powered mills, and trade shops – all situated on more than 200 scenic acres. Talk with authentically costumed historians and see heritage breed farm animals. Discover the endless ways to immerse yourself in the Village.
Stellwagen Bank National Marine Park
The Stellwagen Bank is ranked as one of the best whale-watching spots in the whole world. It has an extremely productive and diverse environment, which encourages a wide mix of marine wildlife. Around 50 recognized humpbacks return each summer routinely and, as well as whales, there is also a chance to spot other marine animals including dolphins and seals. There are plenty of whale spotting tours available in the area departing from Gloucester or Provincetown.
Crab Apple Whitewater
On the dam controlled Deerfield River, Crab Apple runs full day and half-day river trips from Mild to Wild. Raft trips are all guided by a great staff of guides who love the river and look forward to showing our guests the majesty of a river trip’s scenery, wildlife and excitement. Self-guided, half-day trips in inflatable kayaks called “Funyaks” are also very popular.
River’s Edge Cycling
Discover quiet back roads, scenic byways and car-free bike paths as you cycle through the beautiful Connecticut River Valley.
Western Gateway Heritage State Park
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this urban park uses historical artifacts and exhibits to bring to life the controversial and danger-filled construction of the Hoosac Tunnel, one of the greatest engineering feats of the 19th century.