Baughan's Northeast Guide -- Massachusetts MA -- Middlesex County attractions, art galleries, museums, outdoors, regional specialty, boating, fishing, camping, sports, theaters

   
Baughan's Northeast Guide to

Attractions in Middlesex County MA

   
We currently know of the following activities and sights:
Art galleries Museums Outdoors Regional specialty
Boating/fishing Sports Theaters Other attractions

   
Art galleries

Acton -- Powers Gallery - Includes exhibit schedule, artist information, and directions.

Framingham -- Artana - Includes art gallery exhibit information, with artist profiles and mediums.
   

   
 
Framingham -- Cheryl Clinton Paintings - Includes sample of work with resume.

Framingham -- Crow Speak - Includes images of paintings from artist, William Alexander Kerr.

Framingham -- Earth Echo Galleries - Includes collection of recent work on the art of light, peace, and love.

Framingham -- Fishesweb - Includes samples of Lynda Fishbourne's drawings and paintings with personal photos.

Framingham -- Friends of Saxonville - National Historic Register village of 19th century buildings.

Framingham -- Saxonville Studios. - An online gallery for the studio artists.

Lincoln -- Clark Gallery - Gallery featuring contemporary art.

Lowell -- Revolving Museum - Artists collaborative information, mission, and history.

Newton -- New Art Center in Newton - Nonprofit community art center with classes and exhibitions for all ages. 


Boating and Fishing

Gondola di Venezia - Authentic gondola boating tours on the Charles River in Boston and Cambridge.

Museums

Acton -- Discovery Museums - Includes Children's Discovery Museum and the Science Discovery Museum with picture tour.

Arlington -- Cyrus E. Dallin Art Museum - Dallin is best known for his "Appeal to the Great Spirit" and "Paul Revere" statues.

Arlington -- Arlington Historical Society - Includes events calendar and overview of Smith Museum and Jason Russell House.

Arlington-- Old Schwamb Mill - History, tour, woodworking, and preservation information for the mill.

Cambridge -- MIT Museum - Art, artifacts, and instruments documenting MIT's role in 19th- and 20th- century science and technology. 

Cambridge -- Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology -One of the oldest museums in the world devoted to anthropology. 

Cambridge -- Semitic Museum at Harvard University - Housing collections of archaeological materials from the Ancient Near East. 

Chelmsford -- Chelmsford Historical Society - Includes house tour, membership information, preservation and research activities.

Chelmsford -- Old Chelmsford Garrison House - A museum of Early American History. 

Concord -- Concord Museum - Presenting the history of Concord, MA, including artifacts such as Paul Revere's lantern.

Concord -- Old Manse - National historic site; information on grounds, past inhabitants, and visiting.

Concord -- Orchard House - Historic house museum which was the home of Louisa May Alcott and where she wrote her classic, 'Little Women'.

Framingham -- Danforth Museum of Art - Includes information on special events, exhibits, collections, and membership.

Lexington -- National Heritage Museum - Changing exhibitions and thematic shows about American history and culture. 

Lincoln -- Codman House - Includes directions and photographic tour of historic property.

Lincoln -- DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park - Information on current exhibitions, sculpture park, events, and education.

Lincoln -- Gropius House - Includes directions and photographic tour of historic property.

Lowell -- American Textile History Museum - Textiles, tours, and decorative arts are just a few of the exhibits and activities.

Newton -- Jackson Homestead - Museum and historic home on the National Underground Railroad Millennium Trail. 

Wakefield -- Wakefield Historical Society - Provides museum and membership information, with schedule of upcoming events.

Waltham -- Charles River Museum of Industry - Provides an exploration of the history of industry and technology. 

Waltham -- Charles River Museum of Industry - A center for exploration of the history of industry and technology. 

Waltham -- Waltham Museum - History of Waltham, Massachusetts.

Weston -- Golden Ball Tavern Museum - History of the tavern, events calendar, annual Outdoor Antiques Show.

Weston -- Spellman Museum of Stamps and Postal History - Presents a worldwide collection of stamps and covers. 


Outdoors

Acton -- Bobby's Ranch - Information on trail rides, horses bought and sold, and lessons.

Acton -- LooneyTune Balloon - Hot air baloon operator. Corporate promotions and advertising services available. 

Arlington -- Friends of Alewife Reservation - Protects the public reservation land, to preserve it for wildlife and future generations.

Chelmsford -- Northeast Scuba - Provides information on sales, rental, and dive instruction.

Concord -- Thoreau's Walden Pond - Information and pictures on the Concord MA State Park.

Concord -- Walden Pond State Reservation - 333 acres surrounding Walden Pond, site of Henry David Thoreau's dwelling.

Framingham -- Callahan State Park - Includes information on horseback riding, cross-country skiing, hiking, and fishing in park.

Framingham -- Framingham Country Club - Includes member gateway with information about club.

Framingham -- Garden in the Woods - Botanical garden; includes monthly blooms list, hours, and directions.

Hopkinton -- Hopkinton State Park - Massachusetts Department of Environmental Management's information about this 1450 acre park.

Lexington -- His Majesty's Tenth Regiment of Foot - Recreators of the battle

Lexington -- Lexington Historical Society - Information and links on the town's historic sites

Lincoln -- Massachusetts Audubon Society - Conservation organization that operates nature sanctuaries and related programs.

Littleton -- Boston Northwest / Minuteman Campground - Information on amenities, area attractions, rates, and reservations.

Natick -- Marino Lookout Farm - One of the oldest working farm's in the country, with animal tours, apple picking and train rides.

Natick -- Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary - Includes trail map and program schedule.

Natick -- Cochituate State Park - Day use park for boating, swimming, windsurfing, fishing and picnicking.

North Reading -- Ipswich River Park - Features boating, fishing, hiking, tennis, hockey rink, roller blading, ball fields, playground.


Regional Specialty

Groton -- Autumn Hills Orchard - Authentic working orchard with over 20 varieties of pick-your-own apples.

Holliston -- Broad Hill - Vineyard producing wines from vinifera and hybrids, and also has an equestrian center.

Lincoln -- Turtle Creek Winery - Small vineyard and winery whose products include Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Sherborn -- Dowse Orchards - Provides harvest schedule, directions, and pick your own season information.


Sports

Acton -- Acton Bowladrome and Arcade - Contact information, hours of operation, special event features, bowling, billiard tables, and arcade.

Acton -- Acton Indoor Sports Center - Indoor Sports Center with indoor soccer, inline hockey, youth, adult and coed leagues.

Acton -- Marcus Lewis Tennis Center - Program information, class schedules, Ultimate Tennis Camp, and contact information.

Acton -- Tepee Archery Tackle Company - Sales and repair of bows and accessories, plus classes in archery.

Bedford -- Bikeway Source - Provides sales, service and rentals of bikes, as well as sales of skis, skates and snowshoes. 

Marlborough -- Wayside Racquet & Swim Club - Information on facilities and programs with events calendar.

Newton -- Newton Commonwealth Golf Course - Public-access, daily fee 18-hole course. 

Newton -- Newton Tennis - Parks and Recreation Department program offering instruction for kids and adults. 

Waltham -- Wal-Lex Recreation Center - Bumper lanes and 60 lanes of candlepin bowling.

Wayland -- Sandy Burr Golf and Country Club - Rates, course specifications, photo album, and reception rental information.

Westford -- Nabnasset Lake Country Club - Includes ratings and directions.

Westford -- Westford Museum & Historical Society - Includes calendar and event listings, exhibit schedule, history, and membership information.


Theaters

Acton -- Commonwealth Ballet Company - Audition information, seasonal schedule, and company overview.

Acton -- Theatre III - Includes seasonal schedule, ticket information, and audition dates for community theatre.

Arlington -- Arlington Children's Theater - Provides audition information, pictures, and summer show schedule.

Arlington -- Arlington Friends of the Drama - Community theater productions, schedule, audition information.

Arlington -- Living Room Opera - Provides information about summer season program.

Arlington -- Philharmonic Society of Arlington - Includes Arlington Philharmonic, the Arlington-Belmont Chorale, and Chamber Chorus.

Arlington -- Underground Railway Theater - Provides season schedule of performances, history, touring calendar, and contact information.

Belmont -- Studio Cinema - Art/alternative film house provides information on what's currently showing.

Cambridge -- Cambridge Symphony Orchestra - Adult amateur musicians dedicated to giving free concerts in and around Cambridge. 

Cambridge -- MIT Concert Band - Performing original works for winds since 1948; site includes concert and rehearsal schedule.

Cambridge -- Ryles Jazz Orchestra - The house big band at Ryles Jazz Club, directed by Frank Vardaros. 

Cambridge -- American Repertory Theatre - Boston's Tony-winning professional theater. In Harvard Square.

Cambridge -- José Mateo's Ballet Theatre - Nonprofit professional performance company and school in Harvard Square. 

Cambridge -- Market Theater - Private, independent performing arts organization.

Cambridge -- MIT Musical Theatre Guild - The oldest and largest theater organization at MIT, performing four full-scale musicals a year.

Cambridge -- MultiStage Productions - Not-for-profit organization presenting revolutionary musical and theatrical productions.

Cambridge -- Snappy Dance Theater - Greater Boston's quirky modern dance theater company. 

Concord -- Concord Orchestra - Presenting an annual program consisting of three regular concerts in the fall, winter, and spring.

Concord -- Concord Players - Community theatre information, including production schedule, ticket information, and membership news.

Lexington -- Lexington Players - Community theater group, with information about upcoming shows and contact information.

Maynard -- Acme Theater - Non-profit community theatre group. 

Natick -- Center for Arts in Natick - Information on performance hall, gallery, and storefront. 

Newton -- New Repertory Theatre - Professional theatre group located in Newton Highlands. 

Newton -- Newton Country Players - Plays and activities of a non-profit theater group.

Newton -- Turtle Lane Playhouse - Stages Broadway musicals. Includes a season schedule, ticket information and a seating chart. 

Somerville -- hoi polloi - Modern dance company. Includes calendar, press, and highlights of current repertory.

Somerville -- Somerville Arts Council - Information on many exhibits, programs, art resources, and opportunities. 

Sudbury -- Sudbury Savoyards - Community theatre. All profits are donated for the relief of world hunger.

Wayland -- Beatrice Herford's Vokes Theatre - 150-seat theatre built in 1904 by actress Beatrice Herford. Photo gallery and season schedule.


Additional Attractions

Framingham -- Framingham District Kennel Club - This AKC club has one show a year, usually in June.

Lowell -- Lowell Folk Festival - Information on annual event; activity information, schedules, and volunteering resources.

Lowell -- Lowell Summer Music Festival - Information on concert series, which runs from July through September.

Newton -- Newton Arts Calendar - Searchable calendar of local cultural events.

Tewksbury -- Livingston Street Terror Haunted House - Info on haunted house and hayride.


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