The Johnny Appleseed Trail of North Central Massachusetts

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Our visitor center
Be sure to visit our Johnny Appleseed Visitor Center when you’re in our neck of the woods. Located on Route 2 West in Lancaster, Mass., between exits 35 and 34, it’s chock-full of helpful brochures and locally made crafts, books, jams and jellies, giftware and souvenirs of all kinds. Our trained staff and volunteers will enjoy welcoming you to the Center, and providing you with customized travel advice and “insider information.” We’re open 7 days a week, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Event this Weekend at Fruitlands:
HISTORY UNDERFOOT: Saturday, June 20, 12:30-1:30PM, Walking the Fruitlands Landscape with Curator Mike Volmar. Members FREE, Nonmembers: $6 (included with regular full museum admission), Limited to 10, Purchase tickets at Museum Shop (Tour repeats on July 25 & 26, Aug. 8, Sept. 5, Oct. 3 and Nov. 15)

With all the attractions that Johnny Appleseed Country has to offer, you’ll have a hard time picking what to do. Whatever your interest, and whatever your age, you’ll find the perfect destination – and not so far away. Affordable, accessible, unforgettable – Johnny Appleseed Country is the perfect spot for that memorable trip that you’ve been wanting. Romantic trip for two? A Fall foliage tour? A family outing with the kids? A chance to visit some extraordinarily diverse museums? Or how about an area jam-packed with outdoor recreation opportunities?

Here we provide some highlights of “the pleasures and treasures” North Central Massachusetts has to offer. For more information, check out Attractions on this website, visit the Johnny Appleseed Visitor Center in Lancaster, and get a copy of the Guide to Johnny Appleseed Country.

		What's Pickin' in Johnny Appleseed Country? We’ve had a summer perfect for Fall apple production, as well as a bounty of other fresh produce!

		Family activities				Shopping excursions

		Romantic weekend				Cultural itineraries

		Outdoor recreation				Personalized favorites

Attraction of the Month

Be sure to stop by and visit the Gardner Ale House during the month of May as it is Johnn's Attraction of the Month!

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Spring/Summer Guide

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