Discover a hidden gem of New England history at Fruitlands Museum, where art, nature, and history come together in a stunning hilltop setting. Once the site of a short-lived utopian community led by Louisa May Alcott’s father, this unique museum now features fascinating exhibits on Shaker life, Native American history, and American art—all with breathtaking views of the Nashua River Valley.
🏡 Historic Fruitlands Farmhouse – Step inside the preserved 1843 farmhouse where Bronson Alcott attempted to create a self-sufficient utopian community, inspiring elements of Little Women.
🖼️ Art & History Museums – Explore galleries showcasing 19th-century landscape paintings, Shaker artifacts, and Native American cultural exhibits.
🌳 Scenic Walking Trails – Wander through peaceful trails with sweeping valley views, perfect for nature lovers and photographers.
🍽️ Time to Explore & Dine – Enjoy time to relax, grab lunch at the on-site café, or browse the museum shop for unique finds.
✔️ A Unique Blend of History & Nature – A mix of literary history, Shaker heritage, and stunning landscapes.
✔️ Explore at Your Own Pace – Enjoy a self-guided experience across multiple exhibits and trails.
✔️ Seamless & Stress-Free – Round-trip transportation from Boston’s North Station is included.
Arrive at North Station and check to ensure your train is on time.
Board the Fitchburg/Wachusett Line Train to Ayer.
Arrival at the Ayer Station where our private bus will be waiting.
Arrival by bus to The Fruitlands Museum.
Explore the Fruitlands on your own, wander through their museum exhibits, trails, and shops.
Board the bus and head back to the station.
Your train from Ayer departs.
Arrival back into Boston.
Note: This schedule may vary based on the specific tour time you select. We will also send these details via email with more information on how to get to/from North Station upon booking. Your train ticket will be emailed to you 48 hours in advance of the trip.
The start and end time of a trip is the time the train leaves the station. For example, if while booking your tour start time is listed as 8:07 am, this is the time your train departs North or South Station.
Yes! if there’s a tour you’re interested in both Saturday and Sunday you can book 1 tour at full price, the other you can book the ” commuter rail passholder” Option. This provides you with a $10 discount since you already have a valid Commuter Rail Ticket for that weekend.
Yes, there is a cafe on site. You are also welcome to bring your own food or snacks. Please be mindful that our bus can accommodate 1 personal item per person (e.g. backpack, tote bag). Please no large coolers. In many of the destinations there will be food/ drink to purchase. Please refer to your specific
itinerary for more information.
massAdventures and our partners watch the weather closely in the days leading up to your tour. If there is inclement weather which impacts your tour and safety, we will notify you via email as soon as possible. If your tour gets canceled due to the weather, you will have the option to receive a full refund or reschedule it to a later date. (Pending tour availability.)
To ensure your tour proceeds as planned and to maintain a high-quality experience, we will arrange a rideshare service (via Uber or Lyft) to pick you up from the station and return you there after the tour, instead of chartering a full 14-passenger bus. This approach allows us to provide a personalized experience while being both environmentally friendly and financially sustainable. If this is the case, we will notify you 48 hours ahead of your tour.
If you miss your train, please reach out to us at: contact@keolismassadventures.com and notify us as soon as possible so we can assist you. It’s possible you can catch a later train; however, you will need to take a rideshare service from the station to the start of the activity. Unfortunately, no refunds will be provided in the event you miss your train and cannot make the tour.
Yes, please review our cancellation policy here.
Yes, you may choose to stay on location longer than scheduled, however, please be mindful that you must find your own transportation back to the Commuter Rail station. We do not guarantee that rideshare services will be available.
Although we LOVE dogs, and I mean love!! they are sadly not allowed on our tours regardless of if you’re taking the train or driving. Service animals are allowed
If you are interested in one of our tours but would prefer to drive than take the train you may do so. When booking there is a “driving/ No transportation needed” ticket option. Selecting this tells us that you will be driving and to send driving/ parking instructions to our vendors.
Note: Not all tours are eligible for you to drive due to parking constraints.
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