Top Ten Spring Activities in New England
Spring into New England with these fun activities
See How Maple Syrup Is Made
New England is famous for its delicious and maple candy. Get a tour of a working sugar shack (a building where syrup is produced) in , , or . Then enjoy the taste of these exceptional sweets!
Try Fly Fishing
Fly fishing is both an art and a sport. You wade into a river and try to catch a fish with a long rod and an imitation fly. Learn how to ; take an , or go on a guided fishing trip in , , or .
See an IMAX Film
Take a seat in a special theater, and get ready for a larger-than-life experience. At the , catch an IMAX® film, and learn about the natural world as you’re surrounded by heart-stopping sights and sounds of scientific adventures.
Go Spring Skiing
The snow sticks around for a long time in northern New England, the temperatures are milder, plus you can get great deals on lift tickets. All of this makes it a great time to ski! .
Walk the Freedom Trail in Boston
Enjoy an in the capital city of Massachusetts. Along the way, you’ll see guides in 18th-century costumes bring the most important sites of the American Revolution to life.
Watch a Basketball Game
In 1891, a physical education teacher invented basketball to keep students active during the long New England winter. That game became a favorite American sport. See the play at , or watch their development team, the in action in Portland, Maine.
See Art in Unusual Spaces
In Boston, stroll through a Venetian-style palace, and see works by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Whistler at the . In Maine, see the seacoast studio where painted masterpieces of Maine’s coast and landscapes.
Have a Few Laughs at a Comedy Show
Enjoy a great night of comedy in , , , or . In Hartford, Connecticut, is known to host America’s favorite comedians, like David Sedaris and Jay Leno.
Go to the Ballet
The , , and always have great spring shows.
Learn About Our Maritime History
on Connecticut’s scenic coast is famous for its collection of sailing ships, art, and artifacts from America’s nautical history.
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