Fall is beginning to wane, so it’s time to get ready for winter if you’re planning to visit the Greater Merrimack Valley. Which is really a great time of year to visit, as there are tons of ways to stay warm and cozy or make the most of the cooler weather while you’re on vacation. Here are our suggestions for getting ready for winter so you have an amazing time in the Greater Merrimack Valley.
Get a Hot Drink
Nothing warms you up from the inside like a hot beverage. Whether you’re craving coffee, tea, or hot cocoa, Brew’d Awakening Coffeehaus in Lowell is the place to get it. This coffeehouse is open seven days a week so you can come in whenever there’s a chill in the air that can only be banished with a hot beverage and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The drink menu offers single roast coffee, lots of hot lattes and espresso drinks, rich hot chocolate, and even seasonal beverages. Pair them with a toasted sandwich or warm pastry as you sit inside and people watch out the window. It’s a delightful way to spend a winter morning or afternoon.
Buy Cozy Alpaca Wool
Alpaca wool is arguably one of the best materials to have hats, scarves, and gloves made out of because it’s up to three times warmer than sheep’s wool. So if you need an extra layer of insulation to help you get ready for winter in the Greater Merrimack Valley, head over to the Alpaca Shop at Harvard Alpaca Ranch. This shop, attached to a farm full of cuddly alpacas, has a wide selection of finished products made out of their wool, and even alpaca yarn so you can make your own if you’re the crafty type.
Take a Trip to the Quilt Museum
Perhaps the ultimate New England winter experience is cuddling up under a warm, cozy quilt. Well, at the New England Quilt Museum, you can see stunning quilts from American history and contemporary quilts from around the world that will surely make you want to wrap yourself up in one. And you’re in luck because the museum store offers a large selection of quilts along with other unique handcrafted items so you’ll be able to bring a thick, warm quilt home with you to stave off winter’s chill.
Hot Tub Time at JuJu Spa
When the weather is cold outside, warm yourself up with a soak in the hot tub at JuJu Spa at the Chateau Merrimack Resort over in Tyngsborough. It’s the most luxurious way to keep winter at bay, with steam rooms and saunas offering plenty of heat that you’ll forget about the temperature outside. You can also get facials and body wraps to soften your skin, as we know the harsh dryness that comes with a New England winter can be unpleasant. By the time you come out, you’ll be so warm and relaxed you won’t care what season it is.
When planning to visit the Greater Merrimack Valley, don’t get cold feet because of the season. Get ready for winter and stay cozy as you explore the amazing attractions, restaurants, and more we have to offer.
