Take a Summer Walk at Gore Place

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Venue:	Gore Place Mansion
Hours:	Hours Vary see below
Ages:	Kids
In/Outdoor:	Outdoor
Cost:	$ see below
Category:	Nature & Outdoors

Gore Place, the historic Governor Gore estate and museum in Waltham, Massachusetts, is now offering the summer version of the year-round, family activity 'Take A Walk'. This outdoor adventure provides families with the opportunity to explore the 45-acre grounds of the estate with the aid of an activities backpack.

Children ages 3-9 and their accompanying adults explore the grounds and visit the llama, sheep, goats, and chickens on the farm. Each borrowed backpack contains binoculars, a magnifying glass, and age-appropriate activities.

Group arrangements may be made for school groups, pre-schools, home-schools, and day-care providers. To reserve your backpack and for group arrangements call: (781) 894-2798.

For more information call: (781) 894-2798 or visit the museums website at: www.goreplace.org.

HOURS

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Monday through Friday, 10am to 3pm and Saturdays from 11am to 3pm now through September 30. **In addition, Take A Walk is available Sundays in September from 11am to 3pm.

COST

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One hour rental is $5 per backpack. Parking is free.

WEBSITE

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www.goreplace.org

LOCATION

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52 Gore Street, Waltham, MA, 02453-6866 map
Phone: (781) 894-2798

Gore Place is located at 52 Gore Street, just off Route 20 (Main Street) near the Waltham/Watertown line. By public transportation: Take the Red Line to Central Square. Take the 70 or 70A bus toward Waltham. Gore Street is 1-1/4 miles West of Watertown Square.