Away from our vibrant metropolitan area lies a less touched landscape teeming with wildlife and natural wonders. From rock chasms to snowy mountains, crystal lakes to deep woodlands, Central Mass offers the chance to explore them all. Local parks and reservation lands provide spectacular opportunities to view nature in its unspoiled realm. Sometimes penetrating the bubble of city life and taking a breath of fresh air is all one needs to feel revitalized, refreshed, and rejuvenated.
200 Gore Road,
Webster, MA 01570, 508-943-3871
Indian Ranch is a resort entertainment venue situated along the shores of historic Webster Lake. Indian Ranch services weddings, banquets, corporate outings, concerts, festivals and much much more. Indian ranch is also a full-service RV resort that services seasonal camping as well as overnight, weekly and monthly guests. It is also a 'pet-friendly' resort. It is located one hour from Boston, Providence or Hartford. Just one mile off interstate 395. A beautiful, lakeside, scenic venue so close to home!
107 Providence St.,
Putnam, CT 06260, 860-963-7226, 860-928-2189
The Last Green Valley is a National Heritage Corridor designated by Congress in northeastern CT and south central MA that preserves and celebrates the historical, cultural and natural heritage of its 35 towns.
414 Massasoit Avenue,
Worcester, MA 01604, 508-753-6087
Sun: 12:30 PM-4:00 PM, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Broad Meadow Brook is the largest urban nature sanctuary in New England. With over 400 acres, featuring more than 5 miles of marked trails, we offer programs for people of all ages, a gift shop, book store, nature exhibits, and meeting space. We also serve as a visitor information center for the National Park Service's John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor.
Through Sunday, Jan 1 Volunteer Day at Broad Meadow Brook
Saturday, Jan 10 Preschool Story Hour: Bushy-Tailed Squirrels!
Wednesday, Jan 14 Preschool Story Hour: Try Snowshoeing!
2 Southwick Street,
Mendon, MA 01756, 508-883-8515, 800-258-9182
Get close to over 500 animals! we feature over 100 species in this 300 acre countryside setting, New England's largest zoological collection.
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Indian Ranch
200 Gore Road, Webster, MA 01570, 508-943-3871
Indian Ranch is a resort entertainment venue situated along the shores of historic Webster Lake. Indian Ranch services weddings, banquets, corporate outings, concerts, festivals and much much more. Indian ranch is also a full-service RV resort that services seasonal camping as well as overnight, weekly and monthly guests. It is also a 'pet-friendly' resort. It is located one hour from Boston, Providence or Hartford. Just one mile off interstate 395. A beautiful, lakeside, scenic venue so close to home!
Last Green Valley
107 Providence St., Putnam, CT 06260, 860-963-7226, 860-928-2189
The Last Green Valley is a National Heritage Corridor designated by Congress in northeastern CT and south central MA that preserves and celebrates the historical, cultural and natural heritage of its 35 towns.
Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
414 Massasoit Avenue, Worcester, MA 01604, 508-753-6087
Sun: 12:30 PM-4:00 PM, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Broad Meadow Brook is the largest urban nature sanctuary in New England. With over 400 acres, featuring more than 5 miles of marked trails, we offer programs for people of all ages, a gift shop, book store, nature exhibits, and meeting space. We also serve as a visitor information center for the National Park Service's John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor.
Through Sunday, Jan 1 Volunteer Day at Broad Meadow Brook
Saturday, Jan 10 Preschool Story Hour: Bushy-Tailed Squirrels!
Wednesday, Jan 14 Preschool Story Hour: Try Snowshoeing!
Southwick's Zoo
2 Southwick Street, Mendon, MA 01756, 508-883-8515, 800-258-9182
Get close to over 500 animals! we feature over 100 species in this 300 acre countryside setting, New England's largest zoological collection.
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