The Rockland/Boston area offers an array of cultural and recreational activities. Visit a historical museum, catch a Boston Red Sox baseball game at Fenway Park, explore aquatic life at the Boston Aquarium or shop at one of the region's centers. The community-based symphony, the Children's Museum in Easton, and the Fuller Art Museum provide a variety of cultural activities for people of all ages. The area is full of forests, wildlife, and lakes making sport and outdoor activities plentiful. At local municipal parks, visitors can enjoy swimming, hiking, hunting, boating, and other sports. The Rockland area is home to several public and private golf courses and the abundance of lakes and ponds make it easy to find a place to fish. There are also terrific indoor facilities for tennis, racquetball, bowling, skating, and exercising. Boston - just 20 miles away – offers an array of cultural, sports, entertainment, shopping and restaurant options.

Children's Museum in Easton - The Children’s Museum, housed in a historic Old Fire Station, is a learning playground where parents and children explore, imagine, and learn about our everyday world. It sparks curiosity, encourages questions, and fosters creativity in children and adults through its exhibits and programs. For information, call (508) 230-3789 or visit www.childrensmuseumineaston.org

Fuller Museum of Art - The Fuller Museum of Art is the only museum in New England dedicated to unique contemporary craft works in glass, metal, wood, ceramic, and fiber. The museum, also the largest in southeastern Massachusetts, is located on 22 wooded acres overlooking Porter's Pond and D.W. Field Park in Brockton. For more information, call (508) 588-6000 or visit www.fullermuseum.org.

Fanuiel Hall – In Downtown Boston, Fanuiel Hall, also known as Quincy Market, is a tourist-oriented mall. In addition to shopping, jugglers, clowns, mimes, acrobats, magicians, storytellers, caricature artists and musicians perform outside, and the area is home to a comedy club and dozens of restaurants, cafes and pubs.

Fewnway Park – Though generations have come and gone, Boston’s Fenway Park remains, much like it did the day it opened on April 20, 1912. The home of the Boston Red Sox resounds with the echoes of great baseball players: Cy Young, Babe Ruth, Jimmy Collins, Duffy Lewis, Tris Speaker, Harry Hooper, Joe Cronin, Bobby Doerr, Johnny Pesky, Ted Williams, Jimmie Foxx, Carlton Fisk, Jim Rice and Carl Yastrzemski, to name just a few. Fenway Park is actually the second home for the Sox. In 1901, the Boston Pilgrims became one of the charter members of the fledgling American League.

Fleet Center - Since its grand opening in 1995, more than 18 million people have come to the FleetCenter to see the arena's famous tenants, the NHL's Boston Bruins and NBA's Boston Celtics, as well as world-renowned concerts and sporting events, family shows, wrestling, ice shows and so much more. A variety of private events are also held at the FleetCenter each year including graduations, sales and marketing seminars, receptions, charity dinners, annual meetings and conventions. Their meeting space, restaurants and audio/video capabilities make the FleetCenter the perfect location for almost any gathering. The state-of-the-art FleetCenter is a year-round, 19,600-seat arena, fully equipped with three private restaurants, 104 executive suites, 2,400 club seats, a multi-million dollar video scoreboard and our newest addition, complete 360° LED technology. The arena's impressive facilities and Boston's appeal have helped the FleetCenter attract many national profile events, including the 1999 and 2003 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball First and Second Rounds, the 2001 US Figure Skating Championships, the 1996 and 2000 US Gymnastics Trials, the 1998 NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship, 1998 Wrestlemania and the 1996 NHL All-Star Game. Coming up in 2004, the FleetCenter will host the NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship "Frozen Four” and host the 2004 Democratic National Convention.

Boston-New England Aquarium - On June 20, 1969 the New England Aquarium opened its doors to the public for the first time. The Aquarium was designed with the intention of providing an underwater experience for the visitor and of being a cultural institution that would reconnect Boston to its waterfront. In its more than 30 years of existence, the Aquarium has grown a lot. They have developed several programs to help preserve and bring a better understanding of marine life and their exhibits have been under constant expansion and renovation. From the Giant Ocean Tank, opened in 1970 that was, at the time, the largest circular, salt water tank in the world, to the new Matthew and Marcia Simons IMAX®, the only 3D theatre in Boston, opened in December 2001, the Aquarium continues its tradition to serve as a leader in research, education and conservation. For more information, visit www.neaq.org.

Gillette Stadium - Gillette Stadium is a world-class event facility located in Foxborough, Mass. It is the home of the NFL's New England Patriots, and the New England Revolution of the MLS. Gillette Stadium partially opened on May 11, 2002 with the Revolution. Its Grand Opening was on September 9, 2002 when the Patriots beat the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football. The ticket office is located at the northwest corner of the stadium, to the right of the Pro Shop. All fans regardless of age must have a ticket to enter the stadium. For event and ticket information, visit www.cmgifield.com.

Nantasket Beach - Nantasket Beach of Hull, Mass. is a beautiful public beach that’s been a popular summer destination for city dwellers since the middle of the 19th century. The reservation encompasses 26 acres along one and a third miles of oceanfront. The historic Carousel evokes memories of the area's amusement park history. Band concerts and public dance lessons are popular summertime events. The beach is open all year for swimming, boating, walks, kite flying, or fishing.

Boston Museum of Science - Founded in 1830, the Boston Museum of Science is devoted to collecting and studying natural history specimens and is the first museum to embrace all the sciences. More than 1.6 million people visit the Museum and its 400 interactive exhibits each year. The Museum includes the Charles Hayden Planetarium and the Elihu Thomson Theater of Electricity. Two of the Museum's recent additions, the Hall Wing housing the Roger L. Nichols Gallery for temporary exhibits, and the Mugar Omni Theater, exemplify the Museum of Science's commitment to making science fun and accessible. The Mugar Omni Theater utilizes state-of-the-art film technology to project larger-than-life images onto a five-story high, domed screen, creating a "you are there" experience for viewers. Rich in artifacts, interactive experiences, and compelling human stories, The Computing Revolution exhibit re-creates milestones of computing, from a handful of costly electronic giants in the 1940s to the millions of laptops and microprocessors in use today. In addition to re-introducing the Museum's extraordinary collection of mounted New England birds, A Bird's World shows us how to use bird calls and behaviors to unveil the invisible animal dramas around us. The Museum's recently updated T. rex demonstrates how dinosaur models change over time to reflect new findings. The new T. rex stands as the spectacular centerpiece of a thoroughly renovated dinosaur exhibit. The Museum's spectacular Current Science & Technology Center is a dynamic outlet for science news presenting the latest innovations and discoveries, featuring live presentations on a dramatic suspended stage. At the Discovery Center, you can put an animal skeleton together, pat a black bear, and send a message to a friend on the other side of the exhibit. The Discovery Diner serves science and art activities, Discovery Boxes offer families an in-depth exploration of sound, dinosaurs, minerals, and skulls, and a creature habitat lets you observe small live animals at close range. For more information, visit www.mos.org.

Foxwoods Resort Casino - No one offers more gaming choices than Foxwoods Resort Casino, the internationally recognized gaming destination. With six casinos, Foxwoods offers more than 6,400 slot machines, 354 table games, and the world's largest bingo hall. Keno lovers can play the ever-popular Keno throughout the property, as well as in a comfortable Keno lounge. The spectacular Ultimate Race Book is a sure bet to delight racing fans. Rising majestically from the Connecticut woods, the Foxwoods Resort will dazzle you with its many gaming, dining, and entertainment pleasures. Unwind on the back nine or take a quiet moment to admire the breathtaking views of the beautiful woodlands.

Wompatuck State Park - Located just a 35-minute drive from downtown Boston, Wompatuck State Park offers 262 wooded campsites (140 of them with electricity), 12 miles of paved bicycle trails, and many miles of wooded bridle paths and hiking trails. The park is very popular with trailer campers. Fishing is allowed in the Cohasset Reservoir. A boat ramp is provided for car-top boats, but boat trailers are not allowed. One of the most notable features of the Park is Mt. Blue Spring which is a popular source of fresh drinking water. Visitors can help themselves for free. The park is named for an Indian chief the local colonists knew as Josiah Wompatuck. In 1665, Chief Wompatuck deeded the park and the surrounding land to the English settlers. During WWII the park was used as an ammunition depot by the US military.

John F. Kennedy Library and Museum – Located in Boston next to the UMass Campus, the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum is dedicated to the memory of our nation's thirty-fifth President and to all those who through the art of politics seek a new and better world. The Library’s purpose is to advance the study and understanding of President Kennedy's life and career and the times in which he lived, and to promote a greater appreciation of America's political and cultural heritage, the process of governing and the importance of public service. Dedicated on October 20, 1979, the library is one of ten presidential libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration, a United States Government agency. The Library is open daily from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., and is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Admission for adults $10; seniors 62 years and older and students $8; children ages 13-17 $7; children ages 12 and under are free.

Plimoth Plantation - Become part of the living history experience at Plimoth Plantation in Plymouth, MA. Through its primary living history exhibits, the 1627 Pilgrim Village and Hobbamock's (Wampanoag) Homesite, Plimoth Plantation seeks to re-create the people, time and place of 17th-century Plymouth. Specially trained staff members, painstaking research, period costumes and dialect, authentically reproduced buildings and artifacts are some of the vital components of this unique experience. On the Mayflower II - a full-scale reproduction of a 17th-century vessel - visitors learn about the Pilgrims' 1620 ocean crossing, as well as about construction techniques of both a 17th-century ship and its 21st -century counterpart. As you enter, you'll see an exhibit on New England's Native Peoples, an explanation of why the colonists left England and Holland, and a hands-on exhibit explaining 17th-century navigation. In the 1627 Pilgrim Village, each day corresponds to a day in the year 1627. As colonists talk to you in 17th-century dialects you’ll hear about issues of land ownership and payment of debt, or even the colony's latest gossip. In the Crafts Center, artisans demonstrate the making of goods that the colonists either brought with them or imported from Europe. The Nye Barn is a contemporary exhibit created to give visitors a more in-depth look at the museum's rare breeds program. The Plantation’s newest indoor exhibit, Thanksgiving: Memory, Myth & Meaning, leads visitors from present day celebrations and traditions backward through time, ending with the 1621 harvest celebration from the perspectives of the participants, the Wampanoag and the English. During spring and summer, the Plantation offers family oriented programs that delve deeper into the rich history and tradition surrounding the English and Wampanoag.

Mayflower II – A close replica of the original Mayflower, the Mayflower II was built in 1957 by England as a gift to America and sailed from Plymouth, England, to Plymouth, Mass., where it is now on view. This is the only time that Mayflower II has sailed across the Atlantic. For nearly 38 years, this re-creation of the Pilgrim's famous vessel has been a floating museum confined to its pier near Plymouth Rock rarely leaving the dock, and when it has, it has mainly reached its destination by tug. Modeled faithfully after the slow and cumbersome 17th-century merchant vessels that sailed the waters between England and Europe, the Mayflower II lacks the most modern conveniences including an engine. It is hard to steer and has an unsettling habit of rolling with sea. In 1964 the ship went on a brief sail, and crews unfurled her sails briefly in 1990 and 1991, after the square-rigged ship went through major renovations to make her more seaworthy. In 1992, the Mayflower II won approval to carry passengers after congress passed special legislation to loosen some of the Coast Guards strict certification guidelines. In 1992, the Mayflower II led a procession of the Tall Ships through the Cape Cod Canal. In the end of that year, it left on a 4-month tour to Florida, however the ship was usually towed and very little sailing actually took place. The Plimoth Plantation which runs the Mayflower II as part of its living history exhibit has added radios, navigational equipment, electric bilge pumps and life vests. On July, 23, 1995, The Mayflower II set sail to commemorate the 375th anniversary of the original Mayflower's arrival to the new World.

Bayside Expo – New England’s largest exposition, conference center and hotel complex, the Bayside Expo features more than 240,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space and 40,000 square feet of meeting space. Bayside Expos is home to more than half of New England’s top public and trade events. From boats to babies, flowers to golf, cars to campers, vacation homes to home accessories, Bayside has it all! For information, visit www.baysideexpo.com.

Cape Cod - Cape Cod is a 413-square mile peninsula of fields, forests, dunes, marshland and beaches located off the Massachusetts coast. This water-enclosed landmass is home to a year-round population of near 200,000. The Cape’s northern shoreline stretches along Cape Cod Bay, while Nantucket Sound borders its southern coast. Stretching 35 miles eastward, it suddenly turns north at the "elbow" and extends another 30 miles further into the Atlantic Ocean. Exquisite beaches, coastline and sunsets, charming, historic towns, lighthouses, museums, preserved lands, such as the Cape Cod National Seashore, dunes, restaurants, art galleries, resorts, and the six magnificent islands of Martha’sVineyard make Cape Cod a vacation paradise. The area is famous for its summer tourists, who visit from almost every state in the union and every corner of the globe.

Rockland Golf Course - Built in 1964, Rockland Golf Course is an executive-type 18 hole public facility, notably one of the longest par 54 layouts in America. Although each hole is a par 3, the course presents a challenge to even the most skilled golfer. Par is 60 for ladies and senior men, and the red course at Rockland is designed specifically for the novice and junior golfer. Ladies' Day is Tuesday, Seniors Day is Wednesday. Enjoy the ambiance of this tranquil, tree-lined setting. Call for advance tee times at (781) 878-5836.