New England is being hit by the second big winter storm in less than a week. It’s hard to believe that Spring is only one week away when there’s more than a foot of snow outside (and more falling as I type!) Are you feeling those late winter blues? A great place to escape from this dismal weather is The Butterfly Place in Westford, MA. Just minutes off of Exit 34 on Route 3, The Butterfly Place is the perfect cure for winter fatigue.
If you’ve never been, The Butterfly Place is an indoor garden with hundreds of free flying butterflies. The temperatures inside are set at a balmy 80-85 degrees to keep the butterflies happy! (It keeps me pretty happy too!) It’s such a treat to leave a cold, wintry day behind for a little while and pretend like you’re somewhere tropical.
All areas are handicapped accessible and strollers are encouraged. According to their website, most visitors spend about an hour on an average visit. In addition to the large indoor garden space, they have displays about the life cycle of butterflies, including a 15-minute video.
The Butterfly Place is open daily from Valentines Day through Columbus Day; the hours are 10:00am – 4:00pm. For more information including admission prices and special offers, visit their website at: https://butterflyplace-ma.com/