Wonderful Winter Recess

Day 1:

• School’s out for winter! Spend some time getting your energy out at Urban Air in Bellingham. Home to attractions such as an Indoor Ropes Course, Indoor Climbing Walls, Pro Zone Performance Trampoline Pit and the newest, thrilling attraction, the Urban Air Sky Rider Indoor Coaster, it’s sure to be an amazing time!
• Take the crew over to Plum Tomato Pizzeria for lunch. The BBQ chicken pizza and chicken fajita pizza are unique, delicious and reasonably priced!
• Check into the Sonesta Select Hotel in Milford for your vacation. Their pool makes a splash with families as do their spacious guest rooms!

Day 2:

• Kickstart your morning with some made from scratch donuts at Basic Batch Donuts. With flavors such as honey glazed, maple bacon, fruity pebbles and blueberry cake, there is sure to be something from everyone’s taste buds!
• Spend the day at the EcoTarium, a museum of science and nature, in Worcester. Explore the 3 floors of interactive indoor exhibits, live animal habitats, daily science discovery programs and hike through forest and meadow nature trails.  Be sure to say hello to Slydell and Daisy, the two resident river otters who can be found swimming in their 3,300-gallon pool or sleeping in their shelter.
• Give Welly’s in Marlborough a try for dinner. They offer fresh, authentic, quality food.  The steak tips are a hit as well as Shepard’s pie.  They have a classic kid’s menu to keep any picky eaters happy, too!
• If you’ve got energy left, head over to Breakout Games at the Apex facility. Can you escape the Mystery Mansion?  You’ll need to work as a team to race the clock and uncover the mansion’s secrets!

Day 3:

• Start your day with Muffin House Café. Their enormous muffins are flavorful and filling!  They also have a large variety of coffees and teas to wake you up.
• Get in the spirit of the season and check out either the Franklin Pirelli Veterans Arena or the Blackstone Valley IcePlex in Hopedale for some public ice skating.
• Cold? Warm up with a hot panini or soup or both at Hot Table in Franklin.  The Caprese sandwich is fresh and delicious!
• Need to get inside after the chilly morning? Try GolfX in Franklin where you can play courses from Pinehurst #2 in North Carolina to Royal Melbourne in Australia!
• Swing by Southwick’s Zoo to enjoy their Winter Wonderland! Take a magical journey through the Zoo to view spectacular holiday lights and handcrafted displays.

Day 4:

• Nosh on some delectable avocado toast or some chunky monkey pancakes at Fresscafe in Natick. They also serve an indulgent Oreo or S’mores hot chocolate perfect for wintertime!
• Spend your day at the Natick Mall, which provides so many great activities to participate in! Try Immersive Gamebox, a one-of-a-kind gaming experience where the controller is you and your crew!  Or Level99, a first of its kind social gaming playground featuring over 50 real world physical and mental challenges and games.  Or Dave and Busters where you can “play the hits” or check out the latest in VR (Virtual Reality).  Or Puttshack, an upscale, tech-infused mini golf course.  Or try them all!  Have younger kids?  Check out the indoor play area at Jam Time!
• After an active afternoon, fetch some dinner at Skybokx 109. The kids can chow down on the classic kid menu that features macaroni, chicken tenders, pizza and more!