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Georgetown-Rowley State Forest
Route 97, Georgetown, MA 01833
Directions
Explore over 1,000 acres of forest for year-round activities. Hike and bike during the warmer months. After the snow falls, hit the trails for skiing and snowmobiling.
Phone
(978) 887-5931
Granville State Forest
323 West Hartland Road, Granville, MA 01034
Directions
If you're looking to break away from the busy day-to-day, this park is the place to be. Campsites deep in the woods offer peace and quiet. Plenty of other activities include hiking, biking, and snowshoeing.
Phone
(413) 357-6611
Great Brook Farm State Park
165 North Road, Carlisle, MA 01741
Directions
This 1000-acre park features more than 20 miles of trails. You can see notable Native American sites and 17th-century cellar holes leftover from English settlers. There's also an active dairy farm that offers free tours on weekends.
Phone
(978) 369-6312
Great Falls Discovery Center
2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA 01376
Directions
The Great Falls Discovery Center features exhibits illustrating the natural, cultural, and industrial history of the Connecticut River Watershed and Turners Falls. Engaging wildlife habitat dioramas are fully accessible and child-friendly. The center is a preserved historic paper mill building, admission is free and open year-round. Ongoing public programs, cultural events, and community gallery are offered. Four acres of open lawns surround the center with picnic tables and colorful flower gardens.
Phone
(413) 863-3221
Sunday:
10:00 am-5:00 pm
Tuesday:
10:00 am-4:00 pm
Wednesday - Saturday:
10:00 am-5:00 pm
Halibut Point State Park
4 Gott Avenue, Rockport, MA 01966
Directions
Halibut Point is a granite edge between the Atlantic Ocean and the mainland. On this rocky coast, people have quarried the robust stone, built military structures to defend the nation, and today the park supports a wide variety of wildlife.
On a clear day, visitors to Halibut Point State Park will be able to see Mount Agamenticus, located 40 miles away in Maine, and the Isles of Shoals off the coast of New Hampshire. You can explore the park's trails and tide pools, picnic on the rocky ledges, and learn about the park's World-War II history and the Cape Ann granite industry history.
On a clear day, visitors to Halibut Point State Park will be able to see Mount Agamenticus, located 40 miles away in Maine, and the Isles of Shoals off the coast of New Hampshire. You can explore the park's trails and tide pools, picnic on the rocky ledges, and learn about the park's World-War II history and the Cape Ann granite industry history.
Phone
(978) 546-2997
Hammond Pond Reservation
Hammond Pond Parkway, Newton, MA 02168
Directions
Hammond Pond is located in Newton, Mass, just west of Boston that features dozens of trails to hike and interesting rock formations to climb. You can also fish.
Phone
(617) 333-7404
Hampton Ponds State Park
1048 North Road, Westfield, MA 01085
Directions
Hampton Ponds State Park is located near Westfield, Mass, and is just the place for a relaxing summer day. Spend some time on the water before having lunch at one the many grill-equipped picnic areas.
Phone
(413) 532-3985
Harold Parker State Forest
305 Middleton Road, North Andover, MA 01845
Directions
Harold Parker State Forest is a located in Andover, Mass, only an hour north of Boston. With 35 miles of trails, 11 ponds, and dozens of campsites, there’s something in this Central Hardwood-Hemlock-White Pine forest for everyone.
Phone
(978) 686-3391