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Maple Sugar Tour Guide

By Barbara Evangelista, Publisher February 16, 2024

Check out these maple tours and visits in Massachusetts and New Hampshire! 

Mass Maple Producers Has lots of great ideas of things you can do with Maple syrup. Make your plans now to visit a sugar house!  Be sure to wear boots and be prepared for mud.


Appleton Farms
219 County Road

Hamilton & Ipswich, MA 01938

Visit this beautiful local farm, operated continuously since 1638. In February and March, book a Maple Stroll to visit the maple trees and learn about maple sugaring.


Field Family Sugar House
64 Main St
Byfield MA 01922

This small family sugar house offers maple products for sale.  Call ahead to see if they're open.


Hollis Hills Farm
340 Marshall Rd
Fitchburg MA

Visit the farm in March and April to learn about maple sugaring, see the evaporator and purchase maple products and other locally produced items. Check ahead on their website and Facebook page for weekend festivals, featuring music, animals and maple breakfasts.


Honey Pot Maple Farm
28 Marjorie Rd
Wilmington MA 01887

(978) 361-0808

Call ahead for visiting hours. Maple syrup, honey and eggs available for sale at this small suburban farm.


Sap Castle
29 Overlook Rd
Rutland MA

508-886-4564

Open on Saturdays and Sundays from late February to April -- check their online calendar and Facebook page to confirm.  Family-owned multi-generation maple farm, open for tours and maple syrup purchases.


Charmingfare Farm
774 High Street
Candia, NH 03034

Explore maple sugaring on a working farm and enjoy the horse-drawn Maple Express.  Book tickets in advance.


Miracle Acres Sugar House
523 Mason Rd

Milford NH

603-765-2893

Miracle Acres Farm taps trees in several locations in the Milford area.  Stop by the farm to see their wood-fired evaporator, learn about the maple sugaring process, and choose from their selection of farm-produced maple products.


Parker's Maple Barn
1316 Brookline Rd

Mason NH

(603) 878-2308

This popular country restaurant serves breakfast with plenty of maple syrup products included. A gift shop on site has a variety of maple and New England products for sale. Visit the Sugar House during maple season to see their wood-fired evaporator.  This extremely popular destination can be very crowded. Allow plenty of time for your visit. Check their Facebook page for the latest information on the Sugar House.


Sammy's Sugar Shack
131 North River Rd

Milford NH

603-345-1247

Open select weekends from 9 AM to 4 PM for free samples, maple products, and demonstrations of the sugaring process.