Area Sightseeing

Take in some fresh air and sunshine in the Natick area when you visit these attractions all located within a few miles of Crowne Plaza Boston Natick. Whether you want to pick apples, watch birds or spend the day on the links, Crowne Plaza Boston Natick is close to plenty of outdoor fun.

Belkin Family Lookout Farm

Enjoy all the comfort of our hotel in a location that's near Belkin Family Lookout Farm, one of the oldest continuously working farms in the country. Established in 1651, the Lookout Farm offers many activities for the entire family. Pick your own apples in the orchard, climb a hay pyramid, check out the farm animals in the petting zoo or have a go at their burlap maze. They also feature live musicians and magicians on the weekends, a train that will take you on a tour of the property, and pony, camel and hayrides.

Millwood Farms Golf

If you're searching through area hotels for one near the Millwood Farms Golf Course, your search has ended. Crowne Plaza Boston Natick is just six miles from this lovely 14-hole course situated on the historic site of Millwood Farms. The Millwood Farms Golf Course was built in 1968 by Ann and Bill Drake, and features rolling fairways and meticulously manicured greens for a challenging and rewarding golfing experience.

Natural and Historic Sightseeing

The Natick area is home to some beautiful state parks located within a few miles of our hotel. Have a picnic by one of the lakes, or paddle around them in a kayak at the Cochituate State Park. Take a hike at the Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, where you can stroll the nine miles of walking trails meandering through fields, forests and marshes. The Sanctuary also has a quarter-mile boardwalk that takes you over the wetlands and along the bank of Indian Brook so you can get close to wood ducks, beavers and otters.

To see gorgeous displays of New England wild flowers in their natural habitat, visit the New England Wild Flower Society, an environmental association dedicated to preserving and developing the region's plant life. Located less than seven miles from Crowne Plaza Boston Natick, this attraction offers botanical gardens and a living museum with walking paths and trails, as well as a garden shop and cafe.

If historic sightseeing is more your style, check out the Harriet Beecher Stowe House located in Natick across the street from the Bacon Free Library on Pleasant Street. Built in 1816 by Dr. Alexander Thayer, this federal residence was visited often by Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom's Cabin, after her marriage to Calvin Stowe in 1836.

The Freedom Trail in Boston is another must-see historical site while you're in the Boston area. Learn about the fascinating story of America's Revolution when you walk the two and a half mile red-brick trail that takes you to 16 sites of historic significance, including museums, churches, burial grounds, meeting houses and parks.