6 Amazing Treetop Adventures You Can Only Have In Massachusetts

There’s a hidden mountain rollercoaster in Massachusetts and you’re going to want to experience it for yourself. The Thunderbolt is North America’s longest mountain coaster and will send you across 3,870 feet of mountain terrain. You’ll sail through the trees on a coaster car that you can control, meaning you’ll never go too fast for comfort. Head to the Berkshire East Resort in Charlemont to try the Thunderbolt.

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This canopy walk in Lanesborough will make your stomach drop — in a good way. Ramblewild’s Tree-to-Tree Adventure Park features high wires, ziplines, balancing logs, rope ladders, cargo nets, and a 200-foot suspension bridge that will take you over the forest floor and a bubbling stream. The courses range from super easy beginner experiences to more advanced trails for visitors who want to challenge themselves. Kids as young as seven can participate, and it is a perfect activity for all ages. Everyone is securely harassed and guides will lead you every step of the way.

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Live out your childhood fantasies of a treehouse estate at this amazing Airbnb in Plymouth. This whimsical treehouse is located on five acres of private property filled with oak, cedar, and pine trees. It is raised about 12 feet off the ground and features a kitchen, bath, living room, and bedroom with a queen mattress. You’ll reach the treehouse via a set of stairs and a suspension bridge. To get down, simply go back the way you came or whiz down the slide to the grass below. Guests can also use the property’s pool, fire pit, and bocce court.

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The Adventure Park at Heritage Museum & Gardens is one of the state’s newest forest attractions. You and your friends will be able to make your way across more than 60 tree bridges and seven ziplines as you explore the forest canopy and learn about the natural environment. You’ll be securely harassed the entire time, so this activity is safe for kids and adults alike.

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Okay, so this adventure may not take you through the forest canopy, but it’s a great way to experience a touch of nature in the city. The Commonwealth Avenue Mall is a tree-lined path that connects the Public Gardens to the main part of Boston’s Emerald Necklace network of parks, and it’s absolutely gorgeous. This 32-acre "tunnel" of trees is edged by gorgeous Victorian homes and canopied by broad, leafy branches.

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