1. Kimball Farm
City: Westford, MA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (978) 486-3891
Address: 400 Littleton Rd.
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Description: Minigolf, bumper boats, and ice cream—fun-seeking families have been flocking to Kimball Farms for generations, and for good reason. The two challenging 18-hole minigolf courses are attractively landscaped with water features and flowering plants. Other fun family activity options include a driving range, batting cages, a bumper boat pond, and a petting zoo. After all that playtime, finish up with Kimball’s famous homemade ice cream. The Kimball Special has 3 softball-size scoops of ice cream and a choice of toppings. Double dare someone in your family to finish it. The season generally runs Apr through Oct.
2. Nashoba Valley Ski Area And Snow Tubing Park
City: Westford, MA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (978) 692-3033
Address: 79 Powers Rd.
Description: Nashoba Valley is well-known as a family-oriented, learn-to-ski mountain. There are 7 trails that are serviced by 4 chairlifts, a terrain park for snowboarders, and a separate snow tubing area. There are lessons for kids as young as age 3 and even race lessons for the more advanced skier. Nashoba’s snow tubing park is the largest in New England, with 18 lanes and 4 tow lifts, so there is hardly ever a wait to get to the top of the hill.