Take a Walk Backpacks

Explore the open spaces and hidden places on 48 acres of land. Children and their accompanying adults can rent activity backpacks and take a self-guided tour of the farm and grounds. Each backpack contains binoculars, a magnifying glass, and seasonal activities appropriate for children ages 3-7. Special backpack topics, such as Archaeology and a Math challenge pack, are also available for older children. Call Gore Place to inquire about availability of special backpacks.

To find out more about the activities in the seasonal backpacks, click here .

One-hour backpack rental, $5. Free parking. Just ring the bell at the Mansion to get your backpack and begin your adventure!

When the grounds are snow-covered, children's and adults' snowshoes are available. Snowshoe rental is $5 per pair.

Currently available:
Monday through Friday 10am-3pm; Saturday12pm-3pm.

Group arrangements can be made for school groups, pre-schools, home-schools, and daycare providers. To reserve backpacks and/or snowshoes, call (781) 894-2798.