There’s no time like winter time in New England – and the state of it Massachusetts is unlike any other in the region. With festive towns, events and activities spanning borders, Massachusetts is without a doubt one of the best states to visit in the region during the cold winter months.
Wondering where to spend your time in the state this winter season? In this post we have collected some of the best places to visit. Read on for more information:
7 Best Places to Visit Massachusetts in Winter 2023
Nashoba Valley Snow Tubing Park
Can’t ski? Try tubing! Go to Nashoba Valley Snow Tubing Park in Littleton this winter and hit the tube slopes. Reserve tubing time slots of up to 2 hours in one of the park’s 18 tubing lanes.
Just make sure you buy your entrance ticket in advance – tubing often sells out quickly!
Lowell Winterfest
Lowell hosts an annual Winter festival every February, with a weekend of activities, entertainment and food.
The winter carnival is one of the highlights of the annual Winterfest. It features an inflatable slide, carnival rides, marshmallow roasting, horse and carriage rides, a chocolate eating event and more. Make sure you mark your calendars accordingly and head to Lowell in February.
Jiminy Peak
Wachusett Mountain isn’t the only place in Massachusetts hitting the slopes this winter. Located in Hancock, Jiminy Peak is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Known for its status as the largest ski area in southern New England, you can hit the slopes while enjoying great views.
Another fun thing about Jiminy Peak is the Mountain Adventure Park, with thrill rides and scenic chairlift rides to enjoy the views.
Bash Bish Waterfalls
Bash Bish Falls on Mount Washington is not only breathtaking in the summer months. The state’s tallest waterfall is also beautiful in winter. Located in Bash Bish Falls State Park, you can choose to hike trails from 0.6 to 12.4 miles to get to the waterfall, depending on how much time you have and your hiking skill level.
Boston Frog Pond
Would you like to put on your skates and hit the ice this winter? The Boston Frog Pond in downtown Boston is a perfect destination.
Skating on the Frog Pond is open every December and runs until March. Skate rental is also available. If you’re there in late November, you might even catch The Haydenettes skating club, as it performs annually for the annual Boston Common Tree Lighting to kick off the holidays.
Massachusetts State Parks
If walking is more your thing, Massachusetts State Parks have a whole bunch of trails you can hike this winter. From the Mohawk Trail State Forest to the Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, there’s year-round beauty to be found in these parks. Winter is no exception.
Wachusett Mountain
Skiing and New England go hand in hand – and Mount Wachusett in the Princeton area of the state is an ideal place to hit the slopes. Mount Wachusett offers scenic views, 22 trails and eight lifts, sits at an elevation of 2,000 feet and has an elevation gain of 1,000 feet.
