Animal Adventures in Bolton, MA is truly a hidden gem and an amazing rescue doing wonderful work…read morefor animals in need. Every animal there is clearly well cared for, loved, and given a safe second chance. We had the opportunity to meet so many amazing creatures...reptiles, birds, mammals, and even some more exotic residents! The highlight of mine and my fiancé's visit was the otter encounter, and it was unforgettable! Our tour guide, Marshall, was fantastic; knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about the animals. He made the entire experience fun and educational, and his care for the animals really showed. Interacting with the otters up close was something we'll never forget. I can't recommend Animal Adventures enough. If you're looking for an engaging, hands-on, and heartwarming experience while supporting a rescue, this is the perfect place. We will definitely be back!

before the owner says i have the wrong place, i 100% dont. I was there a few weeks ago in hopes of…read moresupporting a smaller business that I was hoping was what It claimed to be, it wasn't at all. the kangaroos have a pathetic sign infront claming "we are happy!!" well it's apparent they are not?? so that's a very lame excuse. I have 3 guinea pigs and was HORRIFIED about both enclosures for them, somehow they made petco look good. which we all know isn't. If this owner really does have any knowledge is zoology then i guess I can be an astronaut because I watched a space movie and enjoy looking at stars. this isn't a rescue, this is a hell. We weren't there when the monkey was out but seeing the tiny shed looking environment for it was saddening. they had gators piled in a pond with another sign claiming it was okay. they had giant snakes that couldn't even stretch or move. they had exotic pets with terrible enclosures. I feel bad for the workers that can't fix it because of this stubborn and quite clearly rude owner. So before the owner drops a hate comment on my insanely honest review, how about you put that net worth to use . Very sad to see this wasn't an animal rescue I was really hoping to see, with the 15 guinea pigs crammed in a tiny cage with no enrichment or anywhere to hide :( better luck bringing your family to any other rescue facility. stop ignoring the reviews and go change these animal lives for the better!! who would lie about bad conditions?? I only have the animals best interest in my heart. And no i don't have thousands to donate but the owner needs to do something!

This is your go-to Vermont haven, if you haven't been here yet. Every local Vermont food and gift…read morecan be found here, so if you can't make it to the exact location, this is the place to go! From snacks and cheese, to jam, honey, chocolate and maple syrup, body products, ceramics, candles... honestly they have everything Vermont has to offer! Even a cow bench to take fun pics on! The staff was super nice and were able to help without being pushy. We loved walking around the property, seeing the animals, the beautiful stream and climbing the rocks and walking along the trails.

Stopped by to check out the art shanties. The market has a lot to offer; including cheese and wine…read moretasting. Would love to come back when we have time to explore the trails and buildings some more.

Such a cute farm! We came here for baby goat yoga- the perfect start to the day. The instructor was…read morereally nice and it was so fun to do yoga with the goats! All the other farm animals were also really nice to see. Great place.

great for kids. I would say if you have small kids you should be going here at least once a year…read more We have gone with our now 4-year old three or four times. I would say from the point where kiddo's can walk it is probably worth checking out this venue. I would definitely bring shoes that you aren't worried about keeping perfect; even though they do a great job of cleaning up there is still a lot of animals and a chance to get poop on your shoes. They have peacocks, chickens, goats, sheep, cows, pigs, horses. Probably the most sheep. At this point they all know the routine and no one is shy about coming over for food. Staff here does a great job, wouldn't waste my time in the gift shop.

This 100-acre farm is located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. It used to be a historic farm called…read moreMarshall Farm. It's located on a hill so the views are spectacular. We went in the fall and it was a perfect New England day; spooky season in full effect, sweater weather, and autumn decor. There was live music, picnic tables, and animals you can pet; there were goats and sheep. A feed dispenser was nearby, just insert some coins. The bar/restaurant line was not too long and it moved quickly. We had kettle popcorn, hot dogs, beers and cider. These were good and there were so many options; pizza, beer, ice cream, salad, nachos, etc. They are also a pick your own farm; from strawberries, flowers, pumpkins, apples, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, peaches, it all depends on the season. They even have a sugar house which produces maple syrup and other treats. We had an enjoyable time when we went and look forward to going back.

Such a pretty spot. Got a 1/2 gallon of cider. Unfortunately they had just ran out of apple cider…read moredonuts when we arrived at 3:30 on a Saturday afternoon so we settled for some ice cream. It was huge for the price. We sat outside and enjoyed the views of the mountains and animals!

My grandkids love Santa Land. The rides are appropriate for their ages. They had a great time…read more Santa played Christmas carols with his harmonica. He did an excellent job. We plan on returningfor a third year/

Ever since we discovered North Carolina's best kept secret, Santa's Land in Cherokee back in the…read more'90s, we've been chasing kitschy, nostalgic theme parks. The more bizarre and surreal the better ... Dinosaur Land (White Post, VA, Professor Cline's Haunted Monsters Museum (Natural Bridge, VA), and Storybook Land (Egg Harbor Township, NJ) just to name a few. It's hard to say no to these wonderful time capsules. One that's been on our list for years is the original Santa's Land (no affiliation) in Putney, Vermont, which celebrates its 65th anniversary in 2022. After years of neglect and abandonment, I must admit we were a little apprehensive about the park taking on a more contemporary look. But thankfully that wasn't the case. We found the park to be quite enchanting complete with gingerbread men, life size elves from the 1950's and even an original carousel from Coney Island. Their larger-than-life slide will quickly remind you just how much fun can be had with a burlap sack. We had the pleasure of speaking with the new owner (of six and a half years). He recalled how he used to visit the park as a young child, and always told his parents that he wanted to one day own all of this. He not only made his dream come true, but he also saved the park from oblivion. The friendly staff seem to have a real passion for keeping this park alive and it shows! Thank you, THANK YOU, for a wonderful day. Santa's Land USA is a perfect balance of old and new for all to enjoy!

I'm going to be extremely fair in my review and explain all details and why. I know many people…read morelove this place, and I was so excited to go here but I need to be very honest in the ways they can improve and why 3 stars and not 5 stars from us. The booking and check in process was smooth and easy. The front staff were very friendly on the phone and in person. They walked us around to show us the grounds. Our room was exactly as we expected so no surprise there. It was ready when we arrived, clean and stocked with the basics (towel, soap). We didn't have high expectations for a new/updated room as the photos are exactly how the room was. No fancy frills but clean and absolutely fine to stay in. The beds are not that comfortable but fine. The wall paper in farm house 6 was peeling a bit and wear and tear around the unit was present but we did expect the room to be outdated and didn't have any issues over all with the room. The main reason for our 3 star is really based on food, amenities, and grounds. As for food, do not have high expectations as it's very basic. I would rate it 2 at best, but it's all inclusive and does feed the mass groups. Our waitress the first night was awful, we didn't eat for almost an hour. She told us she was rusty and not ready for the groups yet. Little weird, but I guess she was being honest. The other night/day team were much better and more competent. One odd thing we did notice, food is not in abundance when it's put out for guests to grab. Once something runs out, it runs out. I'm all for not wasting food, that's very important but we noticed often food would run out (cookies, appetizers, and other items to grab-go). For example, the cocktail adults evening, majority of the finger appetizers ran out. Another night, they had watermelon for dessert and it ran out. Ultimately, we can't say we didn't eat, we did, some items just would run out and that was it in terms of offerings. Another concern was the indoor pool, it was freezing. Like unable to swim at all -cold- cold. I would think summer time the pools outside are much better, but we didn't try those as it was too early in the season (April). The toys on the main lawn near the sand pit and volleyball area are all broken and worn out. One of the swings broken and missing. The kiddie barn is broken where the kids play. The boats near the lake are all broken and dingy. I understand this place is more about family legacy and farm life, which yes is special, but most things I found are falling apart around the main lawn area especially. Just in general, broken or not cared for. I am not expecting anything to be brand new or perfect but they're run down. We did most of the kid events and the play doh was all dried out and the crafts very limited. We felt there could've been a few more kid friendly events going on (maybe a movie, more crafts, outdoor music/games, outdoor events). The activity staff seemed really uninterested when it came to many of the events too which was unfortunate. Rather than really engage the kids they often stood around. These are the main reasons for our 3 star review. The concept and legacy idea for families is awesome, but the upkeep just isn't there and not as much engagement as we hoped. I love being outdoors, and for my kids to enjoy their time outside and farm life but they need to clean up a bit here. A few things we did love, to be fair and honest, the farm animals, Pony Ride, Easter egg hunt, and magic show. They were fun and engaging. Also, my kids absolutely loved trying to get eggs from the Hens (despite the limited number, but that's not East Hill's fault, that's just kiddos who claim them all and run away before others get a chance to grab one from the Hens). I also had a massage, that's not East Hill, but their outside vendor they use in their main lobby. It wasn't very good. The lady was nice but the chair massage was not relaxing or enjoyable. She barely massaged me. I wouldn't recommend spending $20 on this add on. This spot has so much incredible potential if they just maintained it better. Such special memories for families to create here. I get leaving the rooms nostalgic and maybe the farm areas, but the grounds, toys, arts and crafts and a few other areas could use some upkeep. Unfortunately that's why this is only a 3 star from our family.

I have wonderful memories of visits when I was a child, decades ago, with my family of origin, and…read morethen also visiting there when my son was a youngster! Now, planning a visit with my son, his wife, and their toddler daughter! Everything- sO enjoyable!

This place is a great day trip in Central MA for kids age infant to any age where the child likes…read morefarm animals, playgrounds, imaginary play and water sprays. The place is clean and the staff are terrific. They have a secure protocol for each child leaving with the adult they came with. Even the music was a blend of pop songs and kids songs. The area is big enough to not feel crowded (and there were 2 busloads of field trips the say we went) but small enough that a 4 yo can spend 4 hours there and not be overwhelmed.

I honestly wasn't quite sure what to expect-- Davis is pretty pricey and fairly far from me. My…read morefriend had raved about it from years ago so I figured it was worth a try. My son LOVED it. My son has a weird affinity for goats so this was basically his heaven. We really didn't leave the goat area for long. The only other thing we did was the hayride, which was amazing and the animals come right up to the truck. I loved learning about all the different animals they have on the farm. We went in October and the goats were dressed up for Halloween which was adorable. My son loved the area where you can sit and hold the baby goats. For my goat loving son, it's definitely worth the fall trip.

This place is so charming! We kind of stumbled upon it today while looking for another farm. It…read morewas completely random and I am sooooo happy we did! As we discovered this is a family owned farm, the mother, son, and daughter were running the show, and they were all so incredibly friendly. The daughter (sorry I forgot or didn't catch her name) was telling us all about how they came to acquire some of the animals there, specifically some of the adorable pigs. They seem to truly care about the well being of all the animals they care for. They had a bubble machine going which added such whimsy and fun to the overall experience, they even had music playing. You can feed the animals and interact and go into the pen with the goats. My daughter had her very first pony ride here and she loved it. My daughter wanted no part of the hayride but that was ok. I'm sure it would have been very enjoyable. I will definitely recommend this place to family and friends.

The place was very rundown and the hayride was more of a view of all the rusting iron trash they…read morehave than anything else and powerlines. They also really need to clean the fish tanks in the reptile area. Still a great experience they just need to clean up the place a little bit. Having said that I still recommend going, the animals are wonderful and very soothing the sheep don't jump up on you like other places and the giant horse Trucky is a very gentle giant.

We had so much fun visiting the farm and getting a tour of all the animal pens!…read more Our tour guide truly loves each animal and you felt a personal connection.. Our tour guide took us around all the facilities and let us interact with each animal. We went inside every gate and touched animals, I got to hold a chicken, piglet, rabbit, was able to pet cows and sheep. They have a mini farm store too where you can buy milk, cheese, meat, yogurt etc This is a wonderful activity for kids and adults alike. I would absolutely come back!

This place is genuinely adorable and filled with beautiful animals to see, my favorite was…read moredefinitely the highland cows and all of the babies there.The family who runs this farm is super sweet and friendly and made us feel welcome both times we went. The little shop inside was adorable and had all kinds of fresh meats and cheeses.

Again, one can always debate the ethics of a zoo, but putting that aside for a minute, Soutwicks…read morewas/is a great experience. Friendly people, a variety of exhibits and just an overall good time. I sprung for the combo ticket that gave me access to the train and skylift. The train was very 'meh' and defiantly more for the kids. I enjoyed the skylift, its just high enough for you to get a Birdseye view above the park, but not so high to make you unconformable, and it goes at a great speed so that you can enjoy the ride. I was little surprised as there were a few exhibits that didn't seem enclosed like the flamingos, a couple of the birds, and the prairie dogs, I don't know how they keep them in the enclosers. Taking my time I was able to do the whole zoo in about 3 hours. Like most attractions, the concession options are grossly overpriced. Everything was outside, there were no inside exhibits except for one small building. Again, a great day overall and a return trip will be in order.

Really nice zoo. Definitely gives an experience at other zoos don't. I love that you can walk in…read moreand feed the deer. The only recommendation I would make is the area where you can go in and feed the goats. I would limit the amount of small children that you allow in because it can be overwhelming.