If you’re in the market for a daytrip to a bustling and busy historic New England city that’s full of things to see and do, Deerfield, Massachusetts is the place for you. Deerfield is popular precisely because of its multiple attractions that can all be easily accessed during a short visit. The city is an ideal spot for a staycation if you live in New England.
Deerfield’s main attraction is the Yankee Candle flagship store. This is actually one of the most-visited attractions in the entire state, and for good reason. Visitors will be charmed by the Bavarian Village, a year-round winter wonderland that keeps the spirit of Christmas alive all twelve months of the year. This is a great place to find unique and special Christmas ornaments. Santa and Mrs. Claus are in attendance year round, and if you visit during their annual holiday gala, you can witness Santa’s arrival via helicopter to usher in the Christmas celebrations. The flagship store is also home to Wax Works. Here, aspiring candle makers can make their own jar candles and dip their own wax candles and ornaments. The most popular exhibit in Wax Works is Wax Hands. Here, visitors pay $5 to create unique wax sculptures by dipping their hands into wax. Wax Works is such a popular exhibit that Yankee Candle expanded it in 2009 to better meet the demand for the creative wax souvenirs.
True Yankee Candle enthusiasts will love the flagship store experience. If your favorite scent is seasonal or just difficult to find, this is the place to look for it. The Deerfield store carries seasonal scents year round, and discontinued scents from years past find their way there as well. On a busy weekend, you may even have the opportunity to test new scents, as the nearby Yankee Candle factory will often send testers to the flagship store to conduct surveys.
Yankee Candle may be Deerfield’s biggest attraction, but it certainly isn’t the only one. At Historic Deerfield, you can experience authentic 18th century New England, and even tour museum houses with period furnishings. For a beautiful display of nature in action, visit the Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory and Gardens. Do you like antiques? You can antique shop to your heart’s content at Antiques at Deerfield. For a sweet treat, visit Richardson’s Candy Kitchen. Grab lunch at Primo Pizza, or sit down for a tasty dinner at Alina’s Ristorante. If you decide to stay overnight, check out the bed and breakfast at Deerfield Inn. While the main inn is currently closed for renovations, there are a dozen beautiful bed and breakfast rooms in the carriage house, and the Deerfield Inn is even offering special construction rates, so this family- and pet-friendly inn is a great deal for the the time being.
As you can see, Deerfield, Massachusetts has much to see and do. This is a great town to spend a day or a weekend exploring, particularly this time of year, when the holiday decorations are in full effect.
