Johnny Appleseed Day and the Johnny Appleseed Trail in Massachusetts
Happy Birthday, Johnny Appleseed
Johnny Appleseed, born John Chapman (September 26, 1774 - February 18, 1845), is known for planting apple trees in the United States, including trees in Ohio and Indiana, he has roots in Massachusetts. He was born in Leominster, Massachusetts. The legacyJohnny Appleseed Day and the Johnny Appleseed Trail in Massachusetts
Johnny Appleseed Trail in Massachusetts
This weekend families can celebrate the tale of Johnny Appleseed by taking the Johnny Appleseed Trail of North Central Massachusetts. Follow Route 2, traveling through these towns in Central, Northern Massachusetts in Worcester County and Franklin County.
Start the fall trek at the Johnny Appleseed Trail Visitor Center located on Route 2 (Westbound) in Lancaster, Massachusetts. For more information about the center, call them directly at (978) 534-2302. The Johnny Appleseed Trail is planted between the Freedom Trail in Boston and the Mohawk Trail in Western Massachusetts.
The Johnny Appleseed Trail along Route 2 will take you through the birthplace of Johnny Appleseed, Leominster, as well as the scenic route through the North Quabbin area.
Enjoy apple picking and fall foliage viewing along the rural and scenic trail.
Highlights Along the Johnny Appleseed Trail in Massachusetts
Apple Picking
Pick your own apples in Frankiin County, Massachusetts while in the area.
Corn Mazes
Families can enjoy the corn mazes at Davis' Farmland or Marshall Fun Farm, located at 340 Marshall Road in Fitchburg, MA 01420. Also in the area is the popular Davis' Farmland Children's Discovery Farm & MegaMaze located at145 Redstone Hill Road in Sterling, MA 01564.
Museums
If the weather is less than dry, stop in one of the area's museums. Pick from Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum at 21 Pritchard Street in Fitchburg, MA 01420. Or head to the Fruitlands Museum located at102 Prospect Hill Road in Harvard, MA 01451.
Worksheets and Coloring Pages
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