Top Things to do in New England
Top Hotels in New England
- 1. The Verb Hotel
- 2. The Godfrey Hotel Boston
- 3. Seaport Hotel
- 4. Hampton Inn Boston Seaport District
- 5. Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Seaport District
- 6. The Glen House
- 7. Hyatt Place Boston/Seaport District
- 8. The Revolution Hotel
- 9. Southbridge Hotel And Conference Center
- 10. Gorges Grant Hotel
The 10 Best Observatories & Planetariums in New England, New England
Discover the best top things to do in New England, New England including Loines Observatory, Blake Planetarium, Mystic Seaport Museum, Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center, Frosty Drew Observatory, Van Vleck Observatory, High Rock Park, Tower and Observatory, Southworth Planetarium, Werner Schmidt Observatory, Boston University Observatory.
Restaurants in New England
1. Loines Observatory
2. Blake Planetarium
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
A state of the art facility that immerses its audience with video and sound. Boasted as the only 4K fulldome planetarium south of Boston and offering breathtaking views on its dome screen, the Blake Planetarium has high resolution video playback, real time multimedia, multichannel surround sound, and classic astronomy tools that take visitors on fantastic voyages every time.
Reviewed By HerMajesty00
Today we brought two kindergarten classes to their first planetarium experience. We could not have been more thrilled. The program was an hour long and geared perfectly for very curious young minds. The children were captivated. Mr. Davies who has taught high school for many years has carefully adapted this first time experience for the very young learner. The children were allowed to participate and they really learned quite a bit. We returned to our classroom and the students begged to learn more. they wrote in their science journals and everyone of the students had clearly been listening. it was a great experience for children and adults alike.
3. Mystic Seaport Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,309 reviews
Mystic Seaport Museum is the nation's leading maritime museum. Founded in 1929, the Museum is home to four National Historic Landmark vessels, including the Charles W. Morgan, America's oldest commercial ship and the last wooden whaleship in the world. The Museum's grounds cover 19 acres on the Mystic River in Mystic, CT and include a recreated 19th-century coastal village, a working shipyard, formal exhibit halls, and state-of-the-art artifact storage facilities. Mystic Seaport Museum is located one mile south of Exit 90 off I-95 in Mystic, CT.
4. Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,079 reviews
This private, non-profit science and educational center is a working observatory designed to measure the unique and often extreme weather conditions on Mount Washington. Through guided tours and exhibits, visitors learn more about the science of meteorology.
Reviewed By debbrapilgrim - Cleveland, United States
We drove to the observatory via the auto road. A CD is provided for both the ascent and descent which imparts information about Mount Washington, the building of the road, the structures at the top and features of the area. The road is narrow with several pull out opportunities. The views along the way and at the top of the mountain are gorgeous. Along with the observatory, there is a post office, gift shop, small cafe and museum which provides displays about the topography of the area and the research completed and ongoing at the observatory. The first structure ever built remains chained to the top the Mountain. The Tip Top House, the original hotel, is available for touring and is quite interesting when compared to today’s accommodation. The surrounding areas can be viewed from inside the glass observatory or the outdoor observation deck. It was quite windy and a little cool when we visited the first week of October. The fall foliage was just beginning and it was so beautiful. Ample photo opportunities are available.
5. Frosty Drew Observatory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By barryn680 - Coventry, United States
want to educate the entire family,yes kids as well? Then this is a really great place to go on a Friday night in the warm weather as night falls. Go early,lines can get long. Charlestown,RI, is the darkest place along the East coast and so a observatory is in its glory on clear nights. Lots of parking in the area and it is in a park. You can get to see just so many events in the sky.I love the meteor showers and you get to see some of the other planets and many other things that are just so nice to view. Not to be missed.
6. Van Vleck Observatory
7. High Rock Park, Tower and Observatory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
8. Southworth Planetarium
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 11 reviews
Learn about space through fun and exciting educational shows on a wide range of topics including Fires in the Sky, Seasons of Light, Tour of the Solar System and Through the Eyes of Hubble.
9. Werner Schmidt Observatory
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 6 reviews
10. Boston University Observatory
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 8 reviews
The Observatory offers a public viewing night for people to come observe the night sky through telescopes and binoculars and see things they otherwise might not get to see, and learn some astronomy as well. The Open Nights are held most Wednesday evenings throughout the year, weather permitting. It is open to everyone. Starting times are 7:30pm during the fall and winter, and 8:30pm during the spring and summer. The program lasts about an hour.
