By Isabel Prontes
Massachusetts is in the New England region of the northeastern
United States. If you are looking to engage in indoor activities in Massachusetts, there is no shortage of fun things to do, like shopping, visiting museums and art galleries and engaging in yoga.
Museum of Science
The Museum of Science in Boston is in Science Park and has existed since 1830. This museum has more than 150 interactive exhibits and has a planetarium that presents various shows daily, and an IMAX three-dimensional theater. Some of the museum's most exciting exhibits include "The Amazon," "The World of Sharks" and "The Sky Tonight." The Simulator Experience has dynamic, full motion simulators---it's like going on a journey to space or diving into the deep sea.
Science Park
Boston, MA 02114
Tel: (617) 723-2500
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health
The Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health is in the scenic Berkshire Mountains of western Massachusetts. This yoga center has been in existence for more than three decades and offers an abundance of weekend retreats, workshops, educational programs, classes and events. This yoga center is a fun place for adults to focus on body detoxification, inner peace, creativity, writing, dancing, cooking and relationships.
57 Interlaken Road
Stockbridge, MA 01262
Tel: (866) 200-5203
Prime Outlets
Prime Outlets is a massive outlet shopping mall in the heart of the Berkshire Mountains. You can find great deals and bargains on some of the highest quality brands on the planet. The stores include Barneys New York, Salvatore Ferragamo, Saks Fifth Avenue, Tommy Hilfiger, Sunglass Hut, Neiman Marcus, Movado, Hugo Boss, Gucci, Guess, Escada and Cole Haan.
50 Water St # 17
Lee, MA 01238
Tel: (413) 243-8186
Worcester Art Museum
The Worcester Art Museum is in Worcester on bustling Salisbury Street. This intriguing museum has over 35,000 contemporary and classic artworks in its permanent collection. Be sure to check out the Greek and Roman sculpture and Asian Art exhibitions.
55 Salisbury Street
Worcester, MA 01609
Tel: (508) 799-4406
Magic Wings
Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory and Gardens is a majestic butterfly lovers' paradise in South Deerfield. The facility spans 18,400 square feet and is composed of a massive glass conservatory that includes butterflies of every variety of butterfly and moth. There is a lovely Japanese pond (shaped like a heart) full of koi. Almost 4,000 local and international butterflies reside at this center.
281 Greenfield Road
South Deerfield, MA 01373
Tel: (413) 665-2805
About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
