Hidden Gems Places To Visit in Acton, Massachusetts, United States
- 4.5 Discovery Museum (43 reviews)
-Fun and educating
Monday: Science Museums • Children's Museums
Discovery Museum is a hands-on museum for families that blends science, nature, and play. The museum and its Discovery Woods accessible outdoor nature playscape and 550 sf treehouse blend the best of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) learning on a beautiful 4.5-acre campus abutting 180 acres of conservation land in Acton, MA, about 20 miles west of Boston. Originally founded in 1982 and expanded to two museums in 1987, the museum reopened in a single, 16,000sf accessible building after a complete renovation and expansion in early 2018. Hands-on, open-ended exhibits developed by professional educators inspire curiosity and exploration, providing a fun and engaging experience for children and adults to discover their world together. See more..
- 4.5 Acton Arboretum (21 reviews)
-A new Chinese Trail Garden
Parks • Gardens
Acton arboretum is a hidden treasure in Acton. Since 2016, a new Chinese trail garden broke ground, designed by an award winning landscape designer and supported by Town of Acton and many volunteering groups. Most plantings were in this Spring even in the time of Pandemic. The center piece is a red foot bridge. Along the broad walk, there are many oriental species of trees and bushes. My favorites are Japanese maples, weeping cherry, and willow as well as tree peony. The garden is a true beauty for all seasons. See more..
What's a Hidden gem?
We call places hidden gems that are new, extremely good, but are not that popular yet - you should check them out. The criteria is to have a rating of 4.5 or more and more than 20 reviews and less than 100 reviews.
