Buttonwood Park Zoo is a small, family-friendly zoo in Massachusetts’ Southcoast area. Benny and I paid a visit the animals being cared for here, and we had a great time. Benny even made a new friend, but more on that later! Benny insisted that before I start writing about our trip to the Buttonwood Park […]
things to do in massachusetts
Check out Dinosaur Footprints in Massachusetts!
Get a close up view of fossilized dinosaur footprints in Massachusetts. The footprints are easily accessible in Holyoke right off of Route 5.
Hop on a Trolley Ride at the Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum
The Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum is a fun, family-friendly destination. At this Western Mass museum, you can ride the rails in a vintage trolley car.
Make Your Own Candle at the Yankee Candle Headquarters
At the Yankee Candle Headquarters in South Deerfield, MA, you can create your own candles with your chosen mélange of fragrances and wax.
Westport’s Beautiful Island Hike
Where in Southcoast Massachusetts can you go on an island hike without having to hop on a ferry? In the southernmost point of Westport, MA, you’ll find such a place. Gooseberry Island is a small, 73 acre island that’s connected to the mainland via a causeway.
Hiking up Wachusett Mountain, Princeton, MA
In Central Massachusetts, well-known Wachusett Mountain attracts hikers, bikers, nature lovers, and skiers. If you’re interested or curious about hiking Wachusett Mountain, keep reading!