Clinton is in Massachusetts. This is a large town in Worcester County with a number of small settlements in the area, including Berlin, Lancaster, Boylston, Bolton and Sterling.
Berlin Orchards, 310 Sawyer Hill Rd, Berlin, +1 978 838-2400. Pick-your-own of a dozen varieties of apples or take a hay ride in the rolling hills around Berlin. 2015-04-13
Davis Farmland and Mega Maze, 145 Red Stone Hill, Sterling, +1 978 422-6666. Children's discovery farm with an excellent maize-maze.It is open from April until the end of October. You can feed the animals, take a hay ride through the farm, and even cool off at the Adventure Play and Spray. They offer day camps for kids.
Mulligan's Miniature Golf, 124 Leominster Road, Sterling, +1 978-422-5022. Mulligan’s is a great place to have some fun in the warmer months. It opens in early April and is located right next to Meola’s Ice Cream. It’s fun for people of all ages, but is extremely popular among families in the area. Adults pay $7.00 for a round of mini golf and kids pay $6.00, and all replays of rounds are half price. If you plan on visiting frequently, you can also buy a season pass ($65 for adults and $55 for kids and seniors). The course is always well kept and they have a friendly and helpful staff. The “Moose Caboose” is a stand which sits within the course, where golfers can purchase snacks and refreshments. Children’s birthday parties are frequently held here, and you can even host any other event of your choice.
Clearview Farm, 4 Kendal Hill Road, Sterling, +1 978-422-0442. This farm is a glimpse into Sterling’s history. It has been family-owned since 1906 and was home to Mary Sawyer, the little girl who inspired the nursery rhyme, “Mary had a Little Lamb.” The owners are sixth generation descendants of Mary. The farm has a beautiful view of Mount Wachusett and is a great place to spend the day outdoors. You can take a hayride through the orchard, or go apple picking. A bushel of apples costs $24 and a peck costs $13. They have special events throughout the year, such as the Pumpkin Festival every Columbus Day Weekend where they have pumpkin-carving demonstrations, live music, and treasure hunts for the kids. The farm is open from 9AM until 6PM. 200-year-old farm/orchard with 20 varieties of apples, peaches, blueberries, pumpkins, raspberries and a do-it-yourself cider press.
Crystal Brook Farm, 192 Tuttle Rd, Sterling, +1 978 422-6646. Farm store and well known producer of goat cheeses. You may even get to pet the goats. 2015-04-14
The Sterling Fair, 121 Greenland Road (Sterling Airport), fair@sterlingfair.org. This festival occurs once a year on the grounds of the Sterling Airport for three days in mid-September. The fair includes petting zoos, live performances, contests, local vendors, various concession stands, games, pancake breakfast, and midway rides. The fair always takes place from Friday to Sunday, and there is an impressive display of fireworks before the fair’s close on Saturday night. 2017-06-15
Animal Adventures, 336 Sugar Road, Bolton, 42.451350°, -71.586203°, +1 978 779-8988, info@animaladventures.net. Tu-Su 10AM-5PM. A rescue center for exotic animals with zoo that features animal shows. $14 for anyone over the age of 4; $7 for ages 2-3; babies under 2 enter free.
Bolton Orchards, 125 Still River Rd, Bolton, +1 978 779-2733. Orchard with on-site giftshop and cafe
Conservation Area on the north side of Bolton. Great wildlife viewing opportunities. Free parking.
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