slides: 12 Great Places To Get Wet In Central Massachusetts

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Michelle Johnstone, GoLocalWorcester Contributor

WIth the sweltering heat of summer upon us, and temperatures only looking to get hotter, many Central Mass residents are stuck drying out in front of an air conditioner or taking the long drive to Maine, Hampton or Cape Cod to cool off in the ocean. Luckily, Central Massachusetts is blessed with numerous close to home options that are great places to splash around and get wet! Here are 12 awesome day trip ideas...all within one hour's drive, to help you beat the heat this summer.