Day Trips

The day trips listed are well-suited for Cub Scouts (Grades 1-5, ages 6-10):

• Butterfly Place - Located in Westford, MA (about 35 minutes from Worcester, MA).
• The Children's Museum of Boston - Located in Boston, MA (about one hour from Worcester, MA).
• Edaville USA - Billed as a "family fun park", Edaville USA, located in Carver, MA (about 1.5 hours from Worcester, MA) hosts a number of events, including the National Cranberry Festival in October.
• Field Trip Factory - Fun and free field trips arranged with local retailers.
• Providence Children's Museum - Located in Providence, RI (about one hour from Worcester, MA), this museum features hands-on science and history. Free the first Sunday of each month (as of 5/29/04).
• Wachusett Mountain - A ski slope in the Winter - check their website for Fall family acitivities, such as Musicfest, Kidsfest and Applefest.
• Northfield Mountain's Riverboat - 12-mile round trips through the French King Gorge and on to historic Barton Cove, narrated by an interpreter.

Page updated 9/5/10.