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Borderland State Park
- Parks
- Dorchester, MA
About this business
Located in Borderland State Park, the Ames Mansion was the private home of Oakes Ames, the orchid hunter who travelled the world. Ames and his wife Blanche Ames Ames, the founder of Women's Birth Control League, built the house in 1912. Featuring tapestries, mysterious studios and many intriguing objects that remained largely unchanged since the mansion's establishment, the Ames Mansion makes for an interesting visit. One of the most interesting sites in the house is the complicated-looking swimming pool that might have serv... read more
Location details
259 Massapoag Ave, Dorchester, MA, 02356, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Got a parking ticket today while walking Bob's trail. Sometimes when working in animal welfare you use the day off to go for a walk so you can clear the mind. I'm not upset about the ticket (as I went to pay online and its not up yet... quick to write a ticket but not upload it to the system?) I'm upset that the cute little blonde park ranger (who needs to work on her handwriting) Can't read her name. When I asked how much my ticket was, (also her avoiding eye contact was a little strange but hey maybe that's why she works i... read more
The history of borderland is quintessential New England. A Gatsby-esque family flooded the property and created a wildlife sanctuary. But they didn’t stop there. It was this family, the Oaks - Ames family, that brought the Americas Cup sailing race to America. It’s odd to learn that such a landlocked family spent so much of their time sailing. Their granite mansion is now an historic landmark commemorating their impact on the community. And wouldn’t you know…..the entire compound is now a state park. Donated to the parks by ... read more
I loved it. Super simple. Went with my 4 year old
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Borderland State Park has a 4.8 star rating with 1,247 reviews.
When is Borderland State Park open?
Borderland State Park is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.
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