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Sunday, January 29, 2017
GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team
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Winter can be a tough and depressing time of year in New England.
It's cold out, it gets dark early and there is as good a chance of a snow or rain storm as there is of the sun coming out on any given day.
Days like this can drive someone insane.
To help avoid insanity and show that there is no need to hibernate, GoLocalWorcester.com has put together this slideshow of 25 ways to keep from going insane this winter in New England.
The list includes adventures like indoor rock climbing, sleigh rides, and trampoline parks as well as basic activities like trying new hobbies, games or recipes among others.
Either way, winter is here to stay and if you want to get the most out of it, check out these 25 ways to keep from going insane this winter in New England!
See How to Keep From Going Insane This Winter in the Slideshow Below
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Play Mini Golf at Monster Mini Golf in Seekonk
Seekonk, MA
Just over the border, Monster Mini Golf is a great way to beat the cold.
"Monster Mini Golf is a stimulating one-of-a-kind mini golf experience! Imagine 18 holes of glow-in-the-dark beaming blacklight mini golf surrounded by custom designed art and creative and animated props. We have combined wit, humor, and relatable pop-culture and history to create walls of artwork belonging to the town and state of the actual location," said the company on their website.
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Go Bowling at BreakTime Bowl and Bar
Pawtucket, RI
Go bowling at BreakTime Bowl and Bar at Hope Artiste Village.
"BreakTime is a retro 1920's themed duckpin bowling alley. Offering a nice selection of pub food and a fully stocked bar. Fun for all," writes BreakTime Bowl and Bar on their website.
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Get a Workout in at Providence Fit Body Boot Camp
Providence, RI
Don't let this cold weather keep you from getting in shape.
Head to Providence Fit Body Boot Camp and get in a good workout without having to worry about the heat.
Providence Fit Body Boot Camp writes, "Discover The Providence Fitness Boot Camp That Burns Twice The Fat, Gets You Fit And Challenges Your Body Every Time."
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Visit the Boston Children's Museum
Boston, MA
Keep the kids busy for hours on end by visiting the Boston Children's Museum.
The hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Fridays.
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Go Indoor Rock Climbing at Ocean State Rock Climbing
Lincoln, RI
Get some exercise and stay cool at the same time.
Rock climbing is a fun and challenging way to get some exercise without running on treadmills or running outside.
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Bounce Around at Launch Trampoline Park
Warwick, RI
Launch Trampoline Park just opened their new location on Bald Hill Road in Warwick.
Whether you want to bring a group of children for the day, or sign up a group of adults for some "xtreme" dodgeball, trampoline parks can be a great change of pace and a fun way to try something new during this heat.
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Visit the Museum of Bad Art
3 Locations in Massachusetts
The Museum of Bad Art is the only museum in the world that is dedicated to showing off bad art in all of its forms. It includes more than 600 pieces of art, but do to limited space they only show 50 to 70 pieces at a time.
They have three locations, one at the Somerville Theatre, a second at Brookline Interactive Group and a third at the New England Wild Life Center in Weymouth.
Admission is FREE.
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Virtual Reality Arcade at Providence Place
Providence, RI
The Providence Place Mall now offers a Virtual Reality Arcade at the Showcase Cinema.
The cinema includes 10 games such as ping-pong, a speed-skating parkour fusion, a lighthearted “Job Simulator,” a supersized fruit ninja and more.
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Visit the Newport Car Museum
Newport, RI
Warm up and check out the many galleries at the Newport Car Museum.
Galleries include the "American Muscle Gallery," the "Ford/Shelby" Gallery, a "Fin Car Callery" and a "Corvette Gallery."
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Visit the RISD Museum
Providence, RI
The RISD Museum contains a broad range of works from around the world, including ancient Egypt, Asia, Africa, ancient Greece and Rome, Europe, and the Americas.
The RISD Museum houses over 86,000 works of art.
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New England Aquarium
Boston, MA
Home to over 80 penguins, the New England Aquarium put a new twist on their existing penguin exhibit. "Penguinology" is meant to teach aquarium goers more about the waddling birds through information packets and decoder stations. Be sure to check out te new 3D exhibits as well as the other animals all over the aquarium.
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Curling at Ocean State Curling Club
Cranston RI
You watch curling in the Olympics every year and you love it. So try it this winter.
The Ocean State Curling Club has your curling fix. Hosting events and tournaments or "bonspiels" at the Veteran’s Memorial Ice Rink in Cranston, RI, the Ocean State Curling Club is a "social club for anyone interested in recreational curling." The club also offers lessons for those who want to learn the sport.
Photo: dave/Flickr
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Play Video Games at Battlegroundz
Lincoln, RI
Pay One Price for four Hours Unlimited Play of Laser Tag, Splatmaster Paintball, Dart Warz, Knockerball®, Paintball, and Airsoft at Battlegroundz in Lincoln.
All fields and the restaurant are open starting at noon through 10 p.m. the rest of the week.
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Ice Skating at Worcester Common Oval
Worcester, MA
The ice rink at Worcester Common Oval is now open for skating.
Embrace the cold by lacing up your skates and get a couple of laps in.
Ice skating is available through February 24 on Fridays from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m.
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New England Aquarium
Boston, MA
Home to over 80 penguins and plenty of other animals, the New England Aquarium features cool animals such as the African Penguin, American Lobster, Giant Pacific Octopus and more.
Be sure to check out the 3D exhibits as well as the other animals all over the aquarium.
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Take a Nature Walk at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
Holderness, New Hampshire
It may be cold outside, but it is still a good idea to go out and get some fresh air.
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness, NH offers a wide arrange of guided tours of live animal trails. A staff naturalist leads and teaches groups how certain animals are adapted to the winter climate in New Hampshire. The guided tours are run on weekends and can be a great way to experience and learn more about nature in New England.
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Hang Out at Riff Raff Bookstore and Bar
Providence, RI
Grab a drink and a good book at Riff Raff in Providence.
"We specialize in diverse books from independent publishers + great cocktails," says Riff Raff on their Facebook page.
Riff Raff is located at 60 Valley Street in Providence.
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Spend Time at Biomes Marine Biology Center
North Kingstown, RI
Check out the cool Marine Biology Center in North Kingstown.
It is a great place for both adults and kids to enjoy.
"The Biomes Center is New England's only private marine education facility and the most hands-on aquarium in the region. We've been providing interactive marine biology programs for schools and families since 1989.
We specialize in teaching children and adults about the marine animals of Narragansett Bay and the Atlantic Ocean," writes Biomes on their website.
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Go Sking or Snowboarding at Wachusett Mountain
Princeton, MA
Not everyone hates the frigid cold weather and if you are one of those people who love it, this is probably prime sking or snowboarding conditions at Wachusett Mountain
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