MASSACHUSETTS
Field Trips

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts is a 2,300 seat theatre that has entertained more than two million audience members with its world-class performances.

The Lloyd Center for the Environment serves southeastern New England, educating the public on coastal and watershed issues, and conducting research on coastal ecosystems and endangered species.

Interpretive exhibits throughout the house explore Edith Wharton’s life, her humanitarian efforts, literary legacy, and lives of the servants. Visitors may also walk through beautiful gardens and trails.

Tour the Old House at Peacefield, the oldest presidential birthplace (built in 1731), is where both John Adams and John Quincy Adams were born and learn about this important American family.

Tougas Family Farm offers seasonal fruit and pumpkin picking, barnyard animals, a playground, farm tours including orchard visits and information on growing fruit, a wagon ride, and more.

Visit Tower Hill Botanic Garden to explore various displays of the finest horticulture in the New England area. The 171-acre property is home to 17 gardens filled with ornamental, edible, and native plants.

Visitors to the USS Constitution Museum will learn about the ship’s nickname and discover how it remained undefeated since being launched in 1797. The USS Constitution’s past comes to life through objects, stories, and hands-on experiences at the USS Constitution Museum!

Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary is a former farmstead that offers spectacular scenery and supports abundant wildlife throughout woodlands, wetlands, and meadows.

Operating for over 15 years, Walnut Hill Tracking & Nature Center is a nature preserve that offers tracking and nature programs in the Northeast United States.

Water Wizz is Southeastern New England’s only water park, is a great place to play the day away during the hot summer months. The rides are centralized in an ideal layout for keeping groups together.

Waterworks Museum tells important regional stories about clean water, health, people, brilliant engineers, and magnificent architecture. Visitors can explore the remarkable machinery, wonder at the massive wrenches that kept the pumps running, and marvel at the beautiful architecture.

Featuring a universally accessible trail andan award-winning nature center, Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary provides peace and unmatched beauty on the hillsides and shoreline overlooking Wellfleet Harbor.