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Discover the best top things to do in Lincoln, United States including Gropius House, DeCordova Sculpture Park & Museum, Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, Mount Misery, Codman Community Farms, Minute Man Visitor Center, Ponyhenge, Stonegate Gardens, Turtle Creek Winery, Codman Estate.
1. Gropius House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
This minimalist masterpiece was built by the founder of the Bauhaus movement. Walter Gropius, founder of the German design school known as the Bauhaus, was one of the most influential architects of the 20th century. Modest in scale, the 1938 Gropius home was revolutionary in impact. It combined the traditional elements of New England architecture -- wood, brick, and fieldstone -- with innovative materials rarely used in domestic settings at that time -- glass block, acoustical plaster, and chrome banisters, along with the latest technology in fixtures.In keeping with Bauhaus philosophy, every aspect of the house and its surrounding landscape was planned for maximum efficiency and simplicity of design. The house contains an important collection of furniture designed by Marcel Breuer made in the Bauhaus workshops.With all the family possessions still in place, the house has an immediacy rarely found in house museums.
Reviewed By colvinkathy - Jacksonville Beach, United States
If you have an interest in the stars of "modern" architecture, put this house on the top of your list. When it was built, it was situated on a hill, in an apple orchard with a glimpse of Walden Pond in the distance. Gropius transplanted small tree specimens for shade and variety, and added an Asian garden off the patio. The original landscape trees are enormous; the pond is no longer visible, but the house orientation is still significant for attention to the window orientation, for solar gain. Industrial materials were adapted for residential construction, and the interior furnishings are mostly built-in. There is also a superb collection of original furniture designed by Gropius contemporaries.
2. DeCordova Sculpture Park & Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 258 reviews
The largest of its kind in New England, this sculpture park encompasses 35 acres, 20 miles northwest of Boston. The park features a constantly changing landscape of large-scale, outdoor, modern and contemporary sculpture and site-specific installations, and hosts more than 60 works, the majority of which are on loan. Year round activities include snowshoe tours, yoga in the park, birding tours, curator and artist conversations, and many special talks, screenings, and events.
Reviewed By hrs1026 - Boston, United States
Beautiful grounds filled with a broad array of interesting and in some cases magnificent sculptures, this museum is a great destination for a relaxing and inspiring day. The indoor museum is currently closed due to the pandemic but the grounds are open, requiring an advance ticket for admission to keep the size of the crowd to a reasonable number. The landscaping is natural and quite beautiful and the sculptures are arranged to fit into the landscape. Great for a leisurely stroll or even a picnic. The art is wonderful, creative, inspiring and some of the pieces are truly magnificent. Definitely worth the trip.
3. Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By 832derekc
We go to Drumlin Farms all the time with our small children. They love the animals, climbing on the big rock, and hiking on the paths.
4. Mount Misery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By Noraatc - Sudbury, United States
We are so lucky to live close to the Mount Misery Reservation! It was a lifesaver for us during the lockdown. This reservation has it all: a maze of well-marked groomed trails, lovely ponds covered with blossoming lilies, marshy spots, picturesque Sudbury river and the big farm bordering the forest. The parking area is small but you can park at the nearby canoe dock parking lot and walk towards the woods. The forest looks gorgeous during foliage days... All shades of yellow and red reflecting in the dark ponds... Pure magic!
5. Codman Community Farms
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By 832derekc
We drove out to Drumlin Farms, realized we hadn’t reserved a spot, and then found this just a minute or two away. Kids age 2, 4, and 7. We saw chickens, cows, and pigs. They had the sugar shack going, processing sap to make maple syrup. The sugar shack itself is charming. My kids loved climbing on piles of logs waiting to be cut up. We purchased some bread, bagels, and donuts and ate at one of the 10+ picnic tables.
6. Minute Man Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Wildflower01945 - Amherst, United States
This is where I stopped first to get an overview of Minute Man National Park. It was worth it! I got maps; a perspective of what this park is about- April 18-19th, 1775; and what to see. The park rangers were very helpful, friendly and know the area and park well. The multimedia presentation was excellent and done in such a way that I remembered more as I walked through the park and on Battle Road Trail. The visitor center has bathrooms, a gift shop, and hosts the 20 minute presentation every half hour. On rainy days there is plenty of space in the lobby to get out of the rain. Several ranger led tours are available from that location and other places along the Battle Road Trail. I didn't do them because most of them run June 16th to the end of October and I was in the park in early June. Outside, I saw school groups eating right in front of the entrance and also in a park with bleachers between the parking lot and the visitor center building. As far as I can tell, this section is wheel chair accessible. The walk from the parking lot is about 5 minutes and there was plenty of parking when I went. If you are going during peak season - July & August, I would suggest going early. The school and bus groups were not a bother except when the 3 stall women's bathroom filled up. There was plenty of space otherwise. I watched the presentation late in the afternoon after the groups were gone. I don't know if they would fill the auditorium but it doesn't appear to be a large space. The seating is on benches so it's variable and I'm not sure what the park's policy is regarding standing room. I will be returning to go to some of the free tours and when the historical buildings are open. If you found this review helpful, please press thank below.
7. Ponyhenge
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By 832derekc
We stumbled across ponyhenge without knowing it was there. It’s just a fun little circle of old toy ponies.
8. Stonegate Gardens
Stonegate Gardens is one of New England’s most unique nurseries for specimen tree, shrubs, unusual conifers and a vast selection of perennials and annuals. Located west of Boston in historical Lincoln, Massachusetts, Stonegate Gardens is situated on over 5 acres of land near the Massachusetts Audubon Society, Codman Farm and Walden Pond.
9. Turtle Creek Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
10. Codman Estate
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
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