Location: West Boylston
Top Things to do in West Boylston
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West Boylston in United States, from Nouth America region, is best know for Gardens. Discover best things to do in West Boylston with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
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1. Tower Hill Botanic Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 373 reviews
Tower Hill Botanic Garden is New England's year-round botanic garden, a living museum of plants exquisite in every season. Several distinctive gardens arrange plants according to an overall Master Plan, that includes a Lawn Garden, Secret Garden, Systematic Garden, Cottage & Vegetable Garden, Wildlife Refuge Pond, Winter Garden, and more. Two conservatories--the Orangerie and the Limonaia--display non-hardy plants in winter, with blooming flowers in every season. Springtime brings more than a quarter million flowering bulbs, including a signature field of more than 25,000 daffodils.
Reviewed By Colin M - Albany, New York, United States
We enjoyed a winter afternoon at Tower Hill. The greenhouses are gorgeous, and it was wonderful to explore the tropical plants in bloom, despite the brisk weather outside. The Christmas decorations were a treat. We did explore some of the grounds, and really enjoyed the Wild Rumpus.
2. Worcester Art Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 495 reviews
This central Massachusetts museum houses a collection that includes works by European and American artists as well as Asian, Greek and Roman art.
Reviewed By CharleneSokal - Worcester, Massachusetts
A unique collection of late 19th/early 20th century photographs is on view until the 25 of Feb. The photos are of an African/American and Native American community living in Worcester. Aside from the photos as images, many of them have been identified with families still residing in Worcester. These add to the texture of the city and connects the families with their ancestors, a unique experience.
3. Museum of Russian Icons
Overall Ratings
5 based on 158 reviews
The Museum of Russian Icons was founded in 2006 as a nonprofit educational institution by Massachusetts art collector and industrialist Gordon B. Lankton. With more than 700 Russian icons and artifacts, the collection is the largest of its kind in North America, and one of the largest private collections outside Russia. Spanning six centuries, the collection includes important historical paintings dating from the earliest periods of icon "writing" to the present. The Museum facility is 16,000 square feet and comprises several galleries, research library, archive storage, conservation studio, an auditorium accommodating programs, lectures and concerts, the Russian Tea Room, terrace, and green roof.
Reviewed By 50GaleG - Bluffton, South Carolina
Amazing collection of Russian icon Surprising find for small New England town Enjoyed walking through and seeing this private collection may available to the publicThank you for the kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed viewing the icons - we're very grateful to our Founder for sharing his collection with us! We hope to see you again soon.
4. Davis' Farmland & Mega Maze
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 218 reviews
Reviewed By Jess_S_10000000 - Boston, Massachusetts
Davis Farmland is basically a farm themed amusement park for kids that is also one of the biggest endangered farm animal reserves in the country. (Because of the industrialized nature of farms today, many breeds of farm animals are no longer raised on commercial farms and are in danger of extinction). The variety of breeds within the same species was very interesting to see and all of the animals seemed well-cared for.
We went as a family to celebrate our son's 5th birthday. I took the day off work to avoid the weekend crowds. (Davis Farmland is open Thursdays and Fridays through mid-autumn, but the maze and u-pick are weekends only). My son had a wonderful time and already wants to go back.
My son was happy that most of the animals can be petted. He enjoyed meeting kittens, bunnies, goats, sheep, chickens, llamas, alpacas and donkeys. (Beware that the baby goats enjoy a good nibble on any loose clothing). There were lots of employees (aka "farmers") on hand to make sure that the animals were being treated nicely and to answer our questions. It seemed like every time my son had a question that I couldn't answer, a helpful farmer was there to share their knowledge.
In addition to the animals, there is a hayride, pony rides (extra cost), play area and 2 large bounce house type structures. Since we were there on a quiet day, I jumped on the big bounce pad with my son and it was a lot of fun. (Other parents were enjoying it too). We were there for 5 hours and could have easily stayed longer had we not wanted to beat rush hour traffic home.
We ate lunch at the Herd Rock Calf-fe, the onsite restaurant. They had a nice selection of food considering that it is really a theme park cafe. We are vegetarians and actually had our choice of several items. We went with veggie burgers and my son had a grilled cheese. He said it was the "best grilled cheese ever." Perhaps we were just hungry from our outdoor fun, but everything was tasty (though the burgers appeared to be packaged garden burgers). Vegans should know that there were also vegan options including a hummus and veggie wrap and chocolate almond milk.
Considering the cost involved in caring for the animals, the number of attractions and the fact that the farm is well-staffed for the safety of both children and animals, I thought that the approximately $60 we spent on admission and animal feed for our family of 3 was worth the price. Adding in the cost of lunch and snacks, we spent about $100 for the day -- cheaper than throwing a birthday party and much less stress for me and my husband. My son says, "Davis Farmland is a really good place for kids."
5. Tougas Family Farm
Overall Ratings
4 based on 125 reviews
Tougas Family Farm offers Pick-Your-Own fruit from June through October! Picking seasons in order are strawberries, blueberries, cherries, peaches, nectarines, raspberries, blackberries, apples, and pumpkins. Free playground and petting zoo for our customers! The Farm Store and Kitchen offer seasonal fruit pies, cider donuts, ice cream, lunch items, fresh picked produce, jams and jellies, and more! Check our website or facebook page for picking contiditions and hours of operation before heading out to the Farm. Exit #24 off I-290 in Northborough, MA
Reviewed By James L - South Portland, Maine
This was just a quick visit on Labor Day Monday. It was not too crowded. They have streamlined traffic through the store and have many registers open. I heard about the apple dumplings but did not see them in the store, so I asked at the register and got some fresh out of the oven. Yummy. Of course we also got some donuts, not sure if they changed anything or I just like them more, but the donuts seemed yummier this year.
6. Old Stone Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Kendyll S - Oakdale, Massachusetts
The Old Stone Church is a great place to take family, a boyfriend or girlfriend, or even just a nice place to go by yourself. No matter what time of day you go, bring your camera, there are always beautiful photos to be taken. I do wish that they shared a little more history on the church, and that there were picnic tables or something to sit down on, but overall, great place to just relax.
7. The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 385 reviews
The Hanover Theatre continues to draw over 170,000 patrons annually with world-class performances and headlining acts including touring Broadway hits ("Les Miserables," "Mary Poppins," "Jersey Boys"); comedians (Steve Martin, George Carlin, Dave Chappelle); musical acts (Neil Young, Aretha Franklin, The Moody Blues, Diana Ross); and everything in between ("A Christmas Carol," Maya Angelou, Rudy Giuliani, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre).Consistantly ranked by POLLSTAR as one of the Top Theatres in the World, the theatre opened in March of 2008 following a $32 million historic renovation. Since opening, the theatre has established its place as a world-class performing arts venue, acting as a catalyst for the economic development of downtown Worcester. Worcester Center for Performing Arts, is a registered not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, owns and operates The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Reviewed By Travis P - Boston, Massachusetts
We came in from out of town to see a touring Broadway musical. What a beautiful place ad the volunteer staff are really nice and knowledgeable. Great acoustics. Only complaint is that I have long legs ad some of the seats don't have enough leg room, but that's a problem I have a lot of places. Would come back again.
8. Mass Central Rail Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By mil421 - massachusetts
Enjoyed walking from the parking lot of the Cider Mill bldg on a sunny winter morning. Still some icy spots and mud along the way. No complaints after last winter, after all it is February!
Prettier as we got to the lake area. Took some pics to remember our walk. We live exploring new places to walk !
9. Strand Theatre
Overall Ratings
5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By CaseyfromBoston - Home Usa
What a great place; how a movie theater should be! Lovely old building with wonderful architectural details, nice selection of food and drinks including beer and wine, a table at every seat on which to enjoy things, and reasonably priced.
If movie theaters are to survive in this home streaming age, they need to offer something beyond huge crowds of teenagers (which then means no alcohol), bland physical space overstuffed with corporate advertisements, and usurious prices. The
Strand does it right!
10. Wachusett Dam
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By NYU62 - Tucson Arizona
Driving back to Worcester from Clinton, we stopped to check out this dam. It was drizzly and overcast, but the view was beautiful. Everything so clean and green.
The Wachusett Reservoir was the largest public water supply reservoir in the world when it was completed in 1905. It is still the longest hand built dam in the world. There are fact sheets hanging in display cases telling you anything you would like to know about this project, like, for instance, that the height from the ground is 115 feet.
The area around there is very clean. Only a few parking spaces available. We were lucky as not many people stopped in this weather.
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