Top Things to do in Massachusetts
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Things to do in Massachusetts, United States: The Best Bodies of Water
Discover the best top things to do in Massachusetts, United States including Lake Waban, Haggetts Pond, Watershops Pond, Walden Pond State Reservation, Otis Reservoir, Charles River, Silver Lake, Quabbin Reservoir, Ipswich River, Lake Webster.
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1. Lake Waban
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By pyrolithos - Bloomfield Hills, United States
We were tired of being indoors at our daughter's house so we went to the Campus of Wellesley College and discovered this beautiful Lake (Waban) There is a path that goes around it - perhaps a half hour to 45 minute walk depencding on your pace. Peaceful and very scenic.
2. Haggetts Pond
3. Watershops Pond
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Beautiful lake in the heart of Springfield, ma 7 miles of shore line. people can go fishing or canoeing. The are is border by Springfield college who uses the lake for their athletic program. There seats and a good amount of side walk around the lake.
4. Walden Pond State Reservation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 661 reviews
In order to preserve the natural environment, visitors are limited at this site, where Thoreau wrote his famous essays.
Reviewed By TrainManDan10 - Keene, United States
My wife and I went to the Walden Pond State Reservation on my birthday as I had studied Thoreau in High School, consider myself a naturalist, and approve of his non-violent Civil Disobedience. Everything that we found there, the setting, the pond, the original foundation of his 10 x 15 cabin, the re-constructed cabin with a re-enactor, the LEADS GOLD museum, the film, and the gift shop to be first class and an excellent reflection of Thoreau. In the Gift Shop, I bought one of the many different versions of Walden Pond and an excellent biography, "Henry David Thoreau A Life" by Laura Walls, published during the 200th anniversary of Thoreau's birth, 2017. You can catch her lecture about her book on youtube.
5. Otis Reservoir
6. Charles River
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 795 reviews
A nature reservation covering 950 acres along both sides of the Charles River offers bicycle and jogging paths, 12 tennis courts, six swimming pools and the popular Hatch Memorial Shell with live concerts.
Reviewed By McHopper - Tallahassee, United States
We go every year to see the Head of the Charles River Regatta, a "world event" that attracts thousands from all over the globe to compete and watch this adrenaline pumping exciting event. The Charles River is filled with the long skinny boats of one, pairs, fours and eights with coxswains wailing at the rowers to give it their all toward the finish line. The banks and bridges of the Charles River stream with crowds of college students and families who enjoy several days of boat watching and races and shouting encouragement to their favorites. Booth after booth offer everything from seafood, hotdogs and hamburgers, wraps, and more to free samples of new products like fizzy maple drinks and healthy veggie snacks. Being outside and gathering at the Charles River, sitting in the trimmed grasses to view the shimmering river and the races or walking down the tree-lined paths with the sun shining down through sprinkles of yellow leaves is the epitome of feeling happy.
7. Silver Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
8. Quabbin Reservoir
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By bernietaxes - Bondsville, United States
Our Meetup group did a hike to the observation tower that is closed because of Covid, then to Enfield Lookout and finally down to the water level. Over 7,000 steps and 80 flights of climbing. The highlight of the day was learning that it is the Winsor Dam and not the Windsor Dam as I thought for the past 70 years. Others in our group also had the same misconception to the name. Never too old to learn something.
9. Ipswich River
10. Lake Webster
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By iluvsquirrels - Webster, United States
I live within a mile of the town (Memorial) beach. I often go for walks there. I love to swim there at off hours. It does get a bit crowded in the summer. There are life guards on duty during certain hours. There are walking paths, a playground, basketball court, bathrooms, and a boat ramp. A nice place to swim, play, and picnic. Residents can get a season pass for a minimal fee. Out-of-towners pay per visit. The lake is a wonderful place to kayak and scuba or snorkel. It is shallow, so you wont get very deep on a dive. You can put a boat in at Memorial Beach with a pass (or pay quite a bit). There are a few other places around the lake to put boats in. My friends and I like to take the kayaks out to one of the islands, "park" and snorkel, or just drift. The visibility varies, but there are plenty of fish to see. (We also snorkel right off Memorial Beach.) Fishing is popular year round. Bald eagles do nest on the lake. You might get lucky and see one while on the water. Many people have homes or summer homes on Webster Lake. There are several restaurants on the lake with lovely views.
