Visiting Castle Hill at Christmas is a time-honored tradition. Don’t miss this year’s event celebrating the beauty of the natural world. You’ll see birds, flowers, snowflakes, and more as you view 18 spaces decorated for the holidays. Go at your own pace and learn from interpreters stationed in rooms.
Enjoy freshly baked cookies and hot chocolate, try the Crane holiday eye spy, and shop in the Castle Hill Gift Shop during your visit.
Step inside a medieval-style castle decked out for the holidays on the New England coast!
The Hammond Castle Museum, built in the 1920s by eccentric inventor John Hays Hammond Jr., is a stunning mix of history, architecture, and innovation. Wander through its grand halls, secret passageways, and oceanfront grounds at your own pace, uncovering the fascinating legacy of one of America’s greatest inventors.
Celebrate the season with this hands-on, one-of-a-kind holiday adventure!
Discover the ancient art of mead-making on this unique day trip from Boston! Travel by train to one of New England’s premier meaderies, where you’ll enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the process of turning local honey into delicious craft mead, followed by a guided tasting of a variety of flavors.
Mead is a form of wine made by fermenting honey with water, often flavored with fruits, spices, or herbs. This ancient drink offers a sweet, dry, or semi-sweet taste experience.
This hike explores the heart of the Castle Neck trail system, giving you a taste of all it has to offer. It covers approximately four miles, but it will feel like more given the hills and added rigor of hiking in the dunes.
Every trip has been great! I don’t have a car, so it has been awesome to get out of Boston and check out some of the wonderful things New England has to offer!
-Greer, 8x repeat traveler with Keolis massAdventures
“I took the Honeybound Meadery tour over the weekend tour and it was such a lovely time! Pick-up and drop-off went so smoothly, everyone was very friendly and welcoming and the mead and charcuterie were delicious. Would certainly take another tour with this company.”
-Eileen, From Hive to Glass Meadery Tour
“Camille was so well organized and helpful throughout our trip and trip planning. My dad and I absolutely loved the kayaking adventure in Gloucester harbor. Would recommend to anyone traveling to the area (or MA locals) that wants to explore more of Massachusetts! “ -Sara M. Gloucester Harbor Kayak
