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Top Ten Spring Activities in New England

Spring into New England with these fun activities

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See How Maple Syrup Is Made

New England is famous for its delicious  and maple candy. Get a tour of a working sugar shack (a building where syrup is produced) in , , or . Then enjoy the taste of these exceptional sweets!

Try Fly Fishing

Fly fishing is both an art and a sport. You wade into a river and try to catch a fish with a long rod and an imitation fly. Learn how to ; take an , or go on a guided fishing trip in , , or .

See an IMAX Film

Take a seat in a special theater, and get ready for a larger-than-life experience. At the , catch an IMAX庐 film, and learn about the natural world as you鈥檙e surrounded by heart-stopping sights and sounds of scientific adventures.

Go Spring Skiing

The snow sticks around for a long time in northern New England, the temperatures are milder, plus you can get great deals on lift tickets. All of this makes it a great time to ski! .

Walk the Freedom Trail in Boston

Enjoy an  in the capital city of Massachusetts. Along the way, you鈥檒l see guides in 18th-century costumes bring the most important sites of the American Revolution to life.

Watch a Basketball Game

In 1891, a physical education teacher invented basketball to keep students active during the long New England winter. That game became a favorite American sport. See the  play at , or watch their development team, the  in action in Portland, Maine.

See Art in Unusual Spaces

In Boston, stroll through a Venetian-style palace, and see works by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Whistler at the . In Maine, see the seacoast studio where  painted masterpieces of Maine鈥檚 coast and landscapes.

Have a Few Laughs at a Comedy Show

Enjoy a great night of comedy in , , , or . In Hartford, Connecticut,  is known to host America鈥檚 favorite comedians, like David Sedaris and Jay Leno.

Go to the Ballet

The , , and  always have great spring shows.

Learn 黑料网911 Our Maritime History

 on Connecticut鈥檚 scenic coast is famous for its collection of sailing ships, art, and artifacts from America鈥檚 nautical history.

 

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