Interesting Places to Go around Westford

 

Here are suggested places to go for Pack sleepovers, Patrol and Den activities around our area. Most items have a link to a website for more information.
 

Hike to the top of Mt. Wachusett

Visit or sleepover at the Boston Museum of Science
Visit the Lowell National Historic Park and Boot Mills
Visit Drumlin Farm. Webelos can work toward their Naturalist Badge here.
Visit the Lowell General Hospital
Visit or sleepover at the United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum, including the heavy crusier USS Salem
Visit or sleepover at the Higgins Armory Museum
Visit or sleepover at Battleship Cove on the USS Massachusetts, or one of the other 5 sister ships.
Visit the Westford Regency Hotel. See how they run the kitchen and the hotel.
Visit Westford's Fletcher Library. See old town documents, newspapers, Civil War documents, birth information and more. Webelos can work toward their Communicator and Citizen Badges here.
Visit the Westford Museum.
Visit the Westford Police Department
Visit the Westford Fire Department
Visit the Westford Water Department wildlife sanctuary.
Go roller skating, roller blading, or play Laser Tag at Roller Kingdom in Tyngsboro (978-649-3440)
Do a scavenger hunt, "health walk", or ice skate at Grassy Pond.
Visit the Parkerville School.
Visit the Home Depot store in Nashua, NH, or in Tewksbury for kid's workshops. Webelos can work toward their Craftsman Badge here.
Visit Fletcher's Quarry. Webelos can work toward their Geologist Badge here.
Visit AAA. Webelos can work toward their Traveler Badge here.
Rose Vetere , Principal at the Abbot School is experienced in helping Webelos work toward their Scholar Badges.
Visit the Marine Museum at Fall River. Group discounts for scouts. Scouts can earn merit badges.
Visit the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, RI
Visit the Butterfly Place at Papillon Park in Westford, MA (978-392-0955).
Visit WCAP Radio in Lowell, MA. Webelos can work toward their Communicator Badge here.
Paul Rezendes Nature Programs. Paul is a professional wildlife consultant and animal tracker who teaches the language of the forest to thousands of students through his year-round seminars and outdoor workshops.
Pick up cheap, recycled materials at ReCreate, Inc. for use in creative projects. Paper, paper products, spools, sponges, tubes, foam, plastic pieces, fabric, yarn, twine, cord, contact paper, office supplies, containers, wire and much more. (978- 458-2738).
Pick up cheap, recycled materials at ReCreate, Inc. for use in creative projects. Paper, paper products, spools, sponges, tubes, foam, plastic pieces, fabric, yarn, twine, cord, contact paper, office supplies, containers, wire and much more. (978- 458-2738).