Borderland State Park is an extremely historically significant landmark in Massachusetts. The park originated in the early 1900s as a home to the artist Blanche Ames and her husband Oakes, a botanist. The couple's large stone mansion and many of its furnishings remain on the property. After their deaths, the property was transformed into a beautiful state park.
The large estate is a relaxing area to horseback ride, fish, canoe, walk or in the winter months, ice-skate and sled. The park also offers tours of the home.
259 Massapoag Avenue<br />North Easton, MA 02356<br /><br />Borderland is located in the towns of Easton and Sharon. The main entrance and visitor center are located in Easton.<br /><br />95 S to exit 10, (Sharon, Walpole, Coney St), left at end of ramp and follow the road a few miles until you get to Sharon Center. Straight through intersection, immediately bear right on Pond St. Follow Pond St for a mile or two until a rotary, go half way around the rotary and continue on Massapoag Ave. Go for @ 3 miles and park entrance is on left.
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