Visiting western Massachusetts with young kids this winter? A great option for a cold or rainy morning is the Northampton Parents Center, a co-operative community center for young kids (birth to kindergarten) and their caregivers. While most visitors … [Read more...]
Amelia Park Children’s Museum (Westfield Children’s Museum)
August 16, 2011 By 1 Comment
Located right off the Mass Pike (I-90), the Amelia Park Children’s Museum (often called the Westfield Children’s Museum) is perfect for families looking for a place to let little ones run wild for an hour or two. The museum is made up of one long … [Read more...]
Summer in the Berkshires: Bousquet Mountain Adventure Park
July 22, 2011 By 1 Comment
Bousquet Ski Area’s Adventure Park is a vertical playground of high rope courses, zip lines, nets, and ladders, all set against the backdrop of the beautiful Berkshires. With three levels of course ‘elements’ to master, everyone will be … [Read more...]
Summer in the Berkshires: Zoar Outdoor river rafting
July 20, 2011 By 1 Comment
The largest of three area river rafting outfitters, Zoar Outdoor offers all levels of tours down the scenic Deerfield River, from family float trips to advanced whitewater day trips. Located in beautiful Charlemont in the heart of Massachusetts’ … [Read more...]
Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory
July 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A great way to spend a rainy (or snowy, or sweltering) day with young kids while traveling in western Massachusetts is the Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory. The conservatory (or as my toddler calls it, “Butterfly Farm”) is a huge greenhouse … [Read more...]
Nantucket with kids: guide to beaches and biking
July 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The island of Nantucket, Massachusetts is well-known as a summer playground for travelers of all ages, but with so much to do in the immediate vicinity of the harbor, the further reaches (only a few miles in any direction!) are often overlooked. … [Read more...]
Nantucket with kids: Shearwater Excursions Harbor Cruise
July 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A great introduction to island boat cruises for families, Nantucket’s Ice Cream Harbor Cruise is operated by family-run Shearwater Excursions. Only one hour in length aboard the adorable Minke, the harbor cruise departs from Straight Wharf multiple … [Read more...]
Summer in the Berkshires: Tanglewood Amphitheater
July 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
An afternoon or evening spent enjoying live music in the beautiful outdoor amphitheater at Tanglewood is a great addition to any family vacation in western Massachusetts. Tanglewood is located in the picturesque town of Lenox in the heart of the … [Read more...]
The New England Aquarium and Boston Children’s Museum
July 2, 2011 By 2 Comments
Both The New England Aquarium and the Boston Children’s Museum are perfect half-day activities, especially if the day in question is as cold and rainy as ours was! We decided to spend one afternoon at each, and could have easily spent more time! … [Read more...]
Boston with kids: walking the Freedom Trail
July 1, 2011 By 1 Comment
A must-do when visiting Boston with kids, the Freedom Trail is a 2.5 mile red-brick walking trail that leads to 16 historic sites, every one an important piece of the road to American freedom. I've heard of families worrying this tour would be too … [Read more...]
