We are fortunate here in New England to have a plentiful supply of sugar maple trees, which produce sap that is boiled down into maple syrup and maple sugar products. It's a fascinating process with an incredibly delicious end result, and kids will love to see it (and taste it!). While there are few sugar houses in Greater Lowell, there are several that aren't too far away.
Mass Maple Weekend is March 8-9th. Make your plans now to visit a sugar house! Be sure to wear boots and be prepared for mud.
We've listed below several sugarhouses that are within a 30-minute drive of Lowell. Calling ahead is strongly suggested, especially the smaller sugarhouses.
MASSACHUSETTS
Hollis Hills Farm
340 Marshall Rd
Fitchburg MA
(978) 337-7879
Hollis Hills Farm offers sugarhouse tours in March and maple products in their barn. The Sugar House will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 2 pm, follow their Facebook page and website for updates.
Boggastowe Farm
20 Shattuck St
Pepperell MA 01463
(978) 433-5191
Learn about the maple process and try their maple products on March 8 11-4 and March 9 12-4. A variety of maple products is available for sale. Check their Facebook page or call ahead for hours on other weekends.
Kimstead Farm
169 Hollis Street
Pepperell MA 01463
(978) 580-6711
Open Saturday & Sunday on March 8-9 -- call or check their Facebook page for hours on other weekends. Small family homestead focused on raising Nigerian dwarf goats, laying hens and two resident miniature donkeys.
Big Head Fred's
417 Flat Hill Road
Lunenburg MA 01462
(508) 331-9589
March 8-9 11 am - 4 pm: Serving complimentary sugar on snow between 12-3 pm. A variety of maple products available for sale. Call ahead or check their Facebook page for weekend hours.
Honey Pot Maple Farm
28 Marjorie Rd
Wilmington MA 01887
(978) 361-0808
Call ahead or visit their Facebook page for visiting hours. Maple syrup, honey and eggs available for sale at this small suburban farm.
Maynard Maple
6 Windmill Dr
Maynard MA 01754
978-897-4518
This small home-based maple sugarhouse is open for Mass Maple Weekend Saturday and Sunday 1-4 PM. Learn about making maple syrup, try samples, and purchase maple syrup, candies, cream and sugar. Check their Facebook page for hours on other weekends.
Sap Castle
29 Overlook Rd
Rutland MA
508-886-4564
Open on Saturdays and Sundays from late February to April -- check their online calendar and Facebook page to confirm. Family-owned multi-generation maple farm, open for tours and maple syrup purchases.
Appleton Farms
219 County Road
Hamilton & Ipswich, MA 01938
Visit this beautiful farm, operated continuously since 1638. In March, book a Maple Stroll to visit the maple trees and learn about maple sugaring.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Babel's Sugar Shack
323 Hurricane Hill Rd
Mason NH
603-878-3929
They will be offering tours and demonstrations of the sap to syrup process on NH Maple Weekend, March 15-16. Free samples of syrup plus many homemade maple products will be available.
Parker's Maple Barn
1316 Brookline Rd
Mason NH
(603) 878-2308
This popular country restaurant serves breakfast with plenty of maple syrup products included. A gift shop on site has a variety of maple and New England products for sale. Visit the Sugar House during maple season to see their wood-fired evaporator. This extremely popular destination can be very crowded. Allow plenty of time for your visit. Check their Facebook page for the latest information on the Sugar House.
Sammy's Sugar Shack
131 North River Rd
Milford NH
603-345-1247
Open on NH Maple Weekend (March 15-16) and select weekends from 9 AM to 4 PM for free samples, maple products, and demonstrations of the sugaring process.
Charmingfare Farm
774 High Street
Candia, NH 03034
Explore maple sugaring on a working farm and enjoy the horse-drawn Maple Express. Book tickets in advance.
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