7 Massachusetts Day Trips That Are Even Cooler During The Winter
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Melissa Mahoney
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You don’t have to wait until the weather is warm to take a day trip. In fact, there are plenty of options for cool winter day trips in Massachusetts. Whether you don’t mind braving the cold outdoors or would rather spend time indoors, here is a list of Massachusetts day trips you can take this winter. Just be sure to bundle up with your winter essentials!
79 Powers Rd, Westford, MA 01886, USA
Spend an entire day outdoors at Nashoba Valley Ski Area. Not only can you ski here but go snowboarding and tubing as well. And if you get hungry, fuel up at The Outlook Restaurant located right on site. Visit the Nashoba Valley Ski Area website to learn more.
Chatham, MA, USA
While towns on Cape Cod are incredibly fun places to visit in the summer, they take on a whole new feel during the winter. Enjoy the calm and quiet of the colder months with a visit to Chatham. Take your time shopping along Main Street and stop by Captain's House Inn for its afternoon tea.
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South Boston Waterfront, Boston, MA, USA
Located along the water, Boston's Seaport District offers a variety of shopping and dining options along with museums and bars. It's a fun place to spend a winter's day! Visit the Seaport website to learn more.
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Mass Audubon's Drumlin Farm, 208 S Great Rd, Lincoln, MA 01773, USA
Not only is Drumlin Farm a wildlife sanctuary but a working farm as well. Spend some time on the trails and visit with the farm animals this winter. The whole family will love it here! Visit the Mass Audubon website to learn more.
The Landing at Hudson Mills, 43 Broad St, Hudson, MA 01749, USA
Spend some time indoors at the historic Hudson Mills. Here you will find restaurants, a brewery, shops, an antique store, cafes, and more. Visit The Landing at Hudson Mills website to learn more.
Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, 1000 Hall of Fame Ave, Springfield, MA 01105, USA
The winter is right in the midst of basketball season, so why not spend some time at the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, the birthplace of the sport? There are over 40,000 square feet of basketball history and memorabilia to explore! Visit the Basketball Hall of Fame website for more information.
Mount Wachusett, Princeton, MA 01541, USA
Wachusett Moutain is a great place to go hiking year-round but, in the winter, it offers some incredible skiing and snowboarding runs. Head to the Wachusett Mountain website to learn more.
What do you think of this list of cool winter day trips in Massachusetts? Do you have any others to add? Please do so in the comments.
You can also check out this list of things to do in the winter in Massachusetts.
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