We stopped in just to check it out, they had some displays in cases, site maps and souvenirs. They…read morehad restrooms and a information counter. we browsed around for a few minutes, I was able to get a few colonial coins for my boyfriends collection as well as a pin for mine. I learned that Salem was the birth place of the National Guard. They had information on the Boston Tea Party, former Presidents, and the history of the area. It was a one of the cooler visitor centers I have been into and I enjoyed it evne though it was a quick stop.

Go for the restrooms, stay for the phenomenal boat they have in the front window and the recreation…read moreof a town. Sign the guest book with your city, maybe snag a souvenir and hit the town by foot. Big nice parking garage across the street too.

Been stopping here on any trip west on rt 2 for decades now!…read more The gift shop has lots of nice local products from Massachusetts and New Hampshire. It has snacks and drinks to buy, most of those are local too. The fudge, cookies, coffee cakes and chocolate dipped Oreos are fantastic. There are no full meals or sandwiches though. Just goodies and cheese. They have all the visitor center brochures too. In the fall they will give you apples from their apple trees. When they are open you can use their composting toilets. The bathrooms are always clean and looked after. They have a special shorter commode for children and there are cute paintings on the wall. The bathrooms used to be open 24 hours unattended but I think the of epidemic and insurance liability probably put an end to that. When the main building is closed there are portapotties and a kiosk with vending machines. There is a fenced in pet exercise area and seating outside and some covered areas to sit. It's a solid highway stop. It would be great if it were open past 5, but it's a nice place to stop when it's open and at least has necessary things available when it's not.

A very cute and informative Visitor's Center in central Massachusetts as we travelled from Cape Cod…read moreto I-91 to go north to Brattleboro VT. It was also a rest stop which we needed also. We did not realize we were in the hear of apple country until we got here. There are many farms nearby that have apple stands. If you have the time, get the brochure and visit some. They had a basket of freshly pick macintosh apples to take and eat as a giveaway from a random farm. It was so fresh and delicious. We have lived in Colorado for nearly 50 years and we never get Macs out there. But I grew up in New England and Macs were my favorite. They just don't travel well so are not grown fro cross country shipping. Take one if you are here at the right season. Along with all the Johnny Appleseed lore, it make a great highway stop.

Great Visitor Center! Well located in Boston Common, on Tremont inside a cute and charming…read morebuilding. It is great they open early when you visit! They have clean restrooms (major plus), although we never had issues finding bathroom while strolling around Boston. They have great maps of Boston and a nice one of the subway system, super helpful. This is where Freedom Trail starts, you can book tours here. They don't have an actual map for it, I printed one I found online because I didn't want to do a guided tours, I wanted to hit all the spots. Nice customer service, a friendly crew working here. They sell a nice souvenir selection, OK prices, I snagged a few, a lobster Christmas ornament for myself because... Great place to shop for souvenirs, you won't find many shops in town. When you start your Boston trip, start here for map, advice, info and a souvenir or two!

We met outside of this visitor center for a Freedom Trail Tour. I went inside to use the restroom…read morebefore the tour. Stopped at the information desk and they were happy to help me plan our trip to Salem the next day. Turns out you can catch the Purple Commuter line train from the North End Station to Salem. Visitor Center also had Boston tourist souvenirs for sale.

One of Lowell's best resources. Stop here for a springboard to all the best that NHPS has to offer…read more Canal boat tours! Walking history tours! Walking maps of downtown! Trolley rides to the Boott textile mill museum and Boarding House Park for some good music! So much! I've lived in greater Lowell my whole life and I still find out new stuff when I visit. One of our favorite things to do is to enjoy the walking tours that start here. Most Saturdays during the summer and several during the fall may 10am there are walking history tours where experts talk about different areas of the city or topics related to the city. Lowell played a huge part in the Industrial revolution and is now undergoing its own urban renewal these days. It's an exciting place to be. Park rangers are knowledgeable about the history of the area and all the things that make Lowell an amazing place. Free parking with a validated ticket. The actual visitors center is small, but there is lots to see and a gift shop, and it's the best place to start if you want to check out the rest of the urban park's stops.

The visitor center is renovated and clean. It is a bit hidden, but offers a lot of information…read moreabout the historical landmarks of Lowell especially the Mill factories. It offers free validated parking while it is open.

Nice clean place to stop when you are traveling. Plenty of bathrooms, and vending machines for…read moresnacks and drinks

Always open, always clean and perfectly located for a quick pit stop on the way home to Maine!…read more Vending machine available with cash or card

JULY OF 2026 Penguin was here…read more We needed to use the bathrooms on our way to New Hampshire. Bathrooms are clean. Shopping here also!

The nicest welcome center I've ever stepped into. The center opened in 1999 and is opens daily from…read more7am to 7pm; there were employees there to assist with any questions. The structure is beautiful and looked like a barn; it was nicely decorated and showcased Vermont as a whole. The restrooms were large and clean; they had changing tables which was a plus. They had a large patio area with many seats. There was even a playground. Parking was plentiful. We went in September around 6:30 pm and outside near the playground, there were a ton of mosquitos. We had to run out of there lol. Overall, it's a great spot to stop and stretch your legs if you're in the area.

This was a stumble upon place. We needed to use the restroom which is a part of the building and…read moremet Shelley. She was fantastic. Extremely knowledgeable about Concord and all the authors and buildings and history. I would highly recommend stopping and and taking time to speak with them.

We did a private walking tour with Mary Wren on the indigenous people of Concord. It was fantastic…read more All of the info was extremely interesting and Mary Wren was so knowledgeable and fun. HIGHLY recommend this little gem of an activity. My fiancé got down on one knee 15 minutes after the tour ended and although the tour DID come in second place on the list of "favorite things about the weekend" it was a VERY close call ;)

I like stopping here it's a long ride in , so stop and freshen ip first. The views are great from…read morehere if you have a bike there is free parking and you can ride your bike through the sand dunes to different beaches

Gorgeous views from the visitors center, beautiful beaches, and cool to be at the tip of…read moreMassachusetts.

The reason we decided to visit this trail/area, is because one of the news channels always shows…read morethe view from the camera at this location. We were always impressed with the view and put this on our list of interesting places. We finally made it this year! The views were beautiful! One of the things we loved about this place, is the fact there are plaques or narrative cards that show what you are looking at with a little history behind it. There are places for you to sit next to the ranger station. A few hikers were enjoying a snack break while we were there. They were commenting on how dusty and dry it was. (the drought of 2025 - for future readers reference) There's not a lot of shade, so prepare accordingly. There was plenty of parking and plenty of trails and views to enjoy! We loved it!

Beautiful! Good bathroom facilities (composting toilets and sanitizer, but clean). Maps…read moreavailable. Ample parking, must pay to park. Well-marked trails. Can hike or drive to summit. Educational center at the top (limited hours). Nice lookout points. Easy to low-moderate hike on the trails we took, in my opinion. Not a terrible distance to the summit, mostly shaded hike. Will go back for sure.

Really fantastic selection of Aquatic fresh and saltwater animals, along with this they also have…read moreinvertebrates,reptiles and amphibians. The staff is always kind and highly attentive.

Accompanied our seven year old grandson, who was in search of a fish to add to his 10 gallon tank,…read moreto Fish Mike Aquatics today. Inasmuch as he was spending his own hard earned money, this was a very big decision which took 45 minutes. I think before he had made a determination, he had asked every single employee a multitude of questions. Each one was more than patient and very knowledgeable as to what fish would do well in his tank along with the fish he already had. Definitely a ten star experience. Thank you.