Where to see Garter Snake in Massachusetts

Ames Nowell State Park

Bird Watching and Family Friendly

You might spot Eastern White Pine and Common Eastern Bumble Bee.

Arnold Arboretum

Botanical Garden, Urban Oasis, Research Institution, Historic Landmark, Free Admission, Walking Trails, Wildlife Viewing, Horticultural Collections, Wheelchair Accessible, Family Friendly.

You might spot Eastern Cottontail and American Robin.

Bear Swamp

Bird Watching and Forest

You might spot Eastern Newt, Purple Pitcher Plant, and Hobblebush.

Berkshire Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden and Educational

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and Eastern Skunk Cabbage.

Chestnut Street District

Architectural Marvels and Cultural Heritage

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and Asian Lady Beetle.

Concord Monument Square-Lexington Road Historic District

American Revolution and Battlefield.

You might spot Striped Wintergreen, Painted Turtle, and Canada Goose.

Copicut Woods

Bird Watching and Family Friendly

You might spot Threeleaf Goldthread and Spotted Salamander.

Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary

Accessible and Bird Watching

You might spot Turkey, Garter Snake, and Multiflora Rose.

Field Farm

Art And Architecture and Berkshires

You might spot Hemlock Woolly Adelgid, Eastern Newt, and Red Trillium.

Mystic River Reservation

Bird Watching and Cycling

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Bee, and American Robin.

Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary

Bird Watching and Environmental Education

You might spot Eastern Skunk Cabbage and Sweet Pepperbush.

Rockdale Common Housing District

Architectural History and Colonial Revival

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Bee, and Eastern Calligrapher.

Rogerson's Village Historic District

Architectural Heritage and Blackstone River Valley

You might spot Painted Turtle and Eastern White Pine.

South Hadley Canal

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and Eastern Gray Squirrel.

Stevens-Coolidge House and Gardens

Gardens, Historic House, Colonial Revival, Nature, Walking Trails, Birdwatching, Photography, Massachusetts History, Family Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible (partial)

You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel and Eastern Skunk Cabbage.

Veterans Field

Community Park, Wildlife Viewing, Family Friendly, Birdwatching, Walking Trails, Outdoor Recreation, Nature Escape, Urban Green Space

You might spot Garlic Mustard and Common Eastern Bumble Bee.

Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary

Accessible and Bird Watching

You might spot Eastern Newt and Eastern Red-Backed Salamander.

Southwick's Zoo

Animal Encounters and Conservation

You might spot African Lion, Tiger, and Southern White Rhinoceros.

Amesbury and Salisbury Mills Village Historic District

Architectural History and Carriage Industry

You might spot Eastern White Pine, Multiflora Rose, and Asian Bittersweet.

Appleton Farms

Bird Watching and Family Friendly

You might spot Eastern Skunk Cabbage and Eastern Bluebird.

Arlington Center Historic District

Architectural Heritage and Cultural Hub

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Bee, and Duck.

Bedford Depot

Biking and Cycling

You might spot Red-Winged Blackbird and Great Blue Heron.

Boston Aquarial and Zoological Gardens

19th Century and Animal Exhibitions

You might spot Beluga Whale, Seal, and African Lion.

Charter Street Historic District

Architectural History and Cemetery

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and Asian Lady Beetle.

Dean College

Architecture and Campus

You might spot Eastern White Pine and Great Blue Heron.

Dorchester Heights

Boston History and Dog Friendly

You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel, Canada Goose, and House Sparrow.

Downtown Salem District

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and Asian Lady Beetle.

East Over Reservation

Bird Watching and Family Friendly

You might spot Eastern White Pine and Pink Lady's Slipper.

Edgartown Village Historic District

Architecture and Coastal Charm

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and White-Tailed Deer.

Fells Connector Parkways

Cycling and Fall Foliage

You might spot Striped Wintergreen, Mapleleaf Viburnum, and Duck.

Fork Factory Brook

Cross Country Skiing and Dog Friendly

You might spot Garter Snake, Smooth Rock Tripe, and Wood Duck.

Greenwood Farm

Bird Watching and Coastal Landscape

You might spot American Herring Gull and Common Eider.

H.H. Richardson Historic District of North Easton

19th Century and Ames Family

You might spot Eastern White Pine, American Robin, and Painted Turtle.

Hancock Shaker Village

Craft Demonstrations and Educational

You might spot Monarch, Purple-Flowered Raspberry, and Jack-In-The-Pulpit.

King Phillip's Cave

Family Friendly and Glacial Geology

You might spot Alder Buckthorn, Eastern White Pine, and Asian Bittersweet.

Larz Anderson Park

Boston Skyline Views and Dog Friendly

You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel and Eastern Cottontail.

Mohawk Trail

Massachusetts and Mohican Mohawk Trail

You might spot American Toad, Hobblebush, and Mountain Laurel.

Moswetuset Hummock

Bird Watching and Coastal Views

You might spot Canada Goose, Painted Turtle, and Common Mugwort.

Noon Hill

"dog Friendly" and "forest"

You might spot Garter Snake, Painted Turtle, and Alder Buckthorn.

North Easton Historic District

19th Century History and Architectural Significance

You might spot Eastern White Pine, American Robin, and Painted Turtle.

Northampton Downtown Historic District

Architecture and Arts & Culture

You might spot Lesser Celandine, Red-Tailed Hawk, and Bloodroot.

Northside Village Historic District

8. Snappable Features and Architectural History

You might spot Eastern White Pine, Eastern Newt, and American Pokeweed.

Pierce Farm Historic District

19th Century Homes and Architectural Photography

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Bee, and Duck.

Quadrangle-Mattoon Street Historic District

Architectural History and Art Festival

You might spot Asian Bittersweet and Eastern Gray Squirrel.

Quincy Shore Drive

Accessible and Beach

You might spot Canada Goose, Painted Turtle, and Common Mugwort.

Stavros Reservation

Bird Watching and Coastal Views

You might spot Woolly Beachheather and American Herring Gull.

Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary

Accessible Trails and Bird Watching

You might spot Canada Goose and Downy Woodpecker.

Sudbury Dam Historic District

Architectural Heritage and Hiking Trails

You might spot Striped Wintergreen and Common Eastern Bumble Bee.

The Monoliths

Family Friendly and Glacial Geology

You might spot Smooth Rock Tripe, Hobblebush, and Eastern Hemlock.

Tower Hill Botanic Garden

Botanical Garden and Family Friendly

You might spot Pitch Pine and American Bullfrog.