Attleboro is located southwest of Boston and the main industry is manufacturing. The town is home to the LaSalette Shrine whose Christmas light display is credited as being one of the most spectacular in New England.
The Attleboro Area Industrial Museum displays artifacts relating to area industries and families. The Industrial museum is housed in the location of the Attleboro Refining Company, which began in 1889.
Hours:
10am-4pm; Closed: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat
Tips: Group guided tours available: Adults $4 Children $3.
The Attleboro Museum features galleries with 14 foot ceilings and movable walls highlighting visual and performing arts from amateur and professional artists.
Capron Park Zoo in Attleboro offers a variety of native and exotic animals from around the world. Some of the exhibits feature a Nocturnal House, African wildlife, Tropical Rainforest and Australian animals.
Address: Capron Park Zoo, 201 County Street, Attleboro, MA 02703-3510, United States
Phone: 1 (774) 203-1840, Fax: 1 (508) 223-2208
Hours:
April 1 to October 31: 10am-5pm
November 1 to March 31: 10am-4pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips: Discounted prices for local residents available with proof of residency.
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