4.5Old Sturbridge Village(1.448 reviews) - Fun and informative - a bit pricey though Sunday: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Educational sites • History Museums
A recreated New England village, with authentic period buildings, provides vistors with an intimate view of life in the early 1800s.See more..
One of the world's leading educational institutions, with an emphasis on math and sciences, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is located on the banks of the Charles River. The M.I.T. campus includes many modern buildings designed by famous architects and is worth exploring.See more..
4.0Plimoth Grist Mill(304 reviews)from $32.00 - A Grinding we will go….. Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Educational sites • History Museums
Located in historic downtown Plymouth, Massachusetts, a short walk from Mayflower, the Plimoth Grist Mill is a reconstruction of the first mill built by the Pilgrims in Plymouth Colony on the same site in 1636, using the water source of Town Brooke as the power. Explore the science, engineering, math and technology inside a working grist mill. Discover the accomplishments of America's early engineers. Learn about past peoples and cultures, and the ecology of Town Brooke. In the spring, see the annual Herring Run and learn about the herrings' significance to the Wampanoag and Pilgrim story.See more..
4.5Williams College(129 reviews) - Such a cute town with a great college Educational sites
Lots of great little shops on Spring Street after you visit the college. Many good restaurants too. There is a museum within walking distance - so much to do in such a small town.See more..
I love Mount Holyoke! It is the prettiest place in New England in the fall, even if you don't go to school there. The atmosphere is safe, friendly and liberating and I've never been anywhere else like it. Stuff to do there? The greenhouse is easy to breeze by but it's one of the coolest parts of the campus - there's even small jungle room. The art museum always puts on a good show and contains the perfect amount of stuff to see in an afternoon. There's a gravel path that loops upper lake for a scenic not-so-challenging hike, and if you're into horses you should check out the equestrian center, apparently it's one of the best ones in the Northeast. The library looks like a wing of Hogwarts on the inside and has a great coffee shop in the lobby, And check out Kendade, the new green science building, it's pretty spacey. Also the campus center always has student-oriented stuff going on on Friday and Saturday nights. Good times!See more..
4.5Springfield College(26 reviews) - School right across the street Educational sites
Location is everything. Buildings easy walking not far from one another. Close to community if not in the middle of community. See more..
This is a beautiful area - 82 acres overlooking Buzzard's Bay. You can visit for free - many hiking trails. They also have canoe's & kayaks (not sure if those are free). They also have many scheduled programs for kids which have a minimal cost as well as programs they run with local schools and kids groups. I visited with a group of my friends and we had a guided canoe trip visiting the nesting osprey, seeing a family ducks and many other birds. We picnic'd on the beach and then returned to the center. Our guide (Erica) was fantastic - she even squeezed a little horseshoe crab lesson with a few kids we passed on the beach (so fun to watch them). It was very reasonably priced ($25 per person for non-members) - especially since you could have visited and hiked for free! It was a fun, relaxing morning (yes - even canoeing can be relaxing). I will definitely return and take advantage of those hiking trails.See more..
4.0Andover Newton Theological School(11 reviews) - Beautiful historic hilltop campus of America's oldest graduate school of theology Sunday: Educational sites
With a beautiful campus lined with buildings dating from the 1820s, Andover Newton is a beautiful place to experience New England history and study. With a library that includes some of the oldest theology books in America, the school was the first to grant the master of divinity degree, now the standard degree required for ordination of mainline Christian pastors. The American Empire and Victorian Era buildings are beautifully maintained and the hilltop campus is especially delightful in the fall because of the amazing fall colors.See more..
5.0International Culinary Institute(4 reviews) - Culinary Institute A Must Visit! Historic Sites • Educational sites Absolutely a must visit...from the old art deco diners to the old time bars and ice cream parlors. Great visit for the whole family. There is a play area and some amusement games. Highly recommend it!!!See more..
5.0Green Trees Gallery(1 review) - Coastal Norway Delight Art Galleries • Educational sites The round-trip 11 day cruise on western Norway coast is a once-in-lifetime experience and worth the time and money. Food is overabundant but activities on-board and ashore were enticing, and crew was knowledgeable. Early summer was a good time to book, but early winter should also be worth it.See more..
