This new, engaging initiative invites participants to journey through Central Massachusetts, collecting stamps at various attractions for a chance to win rewards.
The program features a variety of participating attractions, including museums, outdoor destinations, historical sites, and local businesses. Participants can pick up their passports at any participating location, request a mailed copy, or download and print one from the Discover Central Massachusetts website.
Each visit to a participating location earns a stamp, bringing participants closer to winning prizes.
Here’s how it works, step by step:
- Get your passport: Pick up a passport at participating locations, request one by mail, or download from the Discover Central Massachusetts website.
- Explore Central MA: Visit participating attractions and collect stamps at each location.
- Earn rewards: Collect stamps and earn entries to win prizes, including gift cards, attraction tickets, and family memberships.
A wide array of attractions are participating in the Passport to Summer Fun program, including:
- New England Botanic Garden: Explore beautiful gardens and discover diverse plant life.
- Old Sturbridge Village: Experience life in a rural New England town during the 1830s.
- Samuel Slater Experience: Dive into history and explore the legacy of Samuel Slater, the “Father of the American Industrial Revolution.”
- Southwick’s Zoo: Encounter exotic animals and enjoy a day at New England’s largest zoological experience.
- Worcester Art Museum: Travel through time and space via a wide-ranging collection and exhibitions that tell global stories.
“We are excited to launch the Passport to Summer Fun program as a way to promote local tourism and encourage people to explore their own backyards” said a Monique Joseph, president, Discover Central Massachusetts, in the announcement. “This initiative not only supports our local businesses and attractions but also provides a fun and engaging way for residents and visitors to experience the summer in our region.”
The Passport to Summer Fun program runs through Aug. 31.
Got news? Charlene Arsenault can be reached at carsenault@theworcesterguardian.org
