Massachusetts offers something for every traveler. From sunbathing on sandy beaches to art appreciation in world-class museums, Massachusetts has something to offer each traveler. Filled with colonial history and patriotic landmarks while boasting breathtaking natural beauty.
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Boston
Boston boasts a diverse set of attractions that make it one of the finest road trip destinations in America. Fly into Logan International Airport, then navigate around town as locals do - by foot, Uber/Lyft services, or using its subway system (known as Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's or "T").
Fenway Park, home of the Red Sox and one of the oldest Major League Baseball stadiums still in use should be on every Bostonian's bucket list. Be sure to get a photo with its 37-foot left field wall known as "The Green Monster." Another iconic Boston attraction is Public Garden - America's first public botanical garden where visitors can stroll through long pathways lined with exotic trees and vibrant flowers while taking a ride on one of their famed swan boats in the summer months!
Classical music lovers will delight in experiencing a performance by the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Symphony Hall, designed to resemble Palazzo Barbaro in Venice. Or head over to Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - home of Isabella Stewart Gardner herself and her private art collection including paintings by Monet and Van Gogh as well as artifacts from Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Ancient World! You can save with either Go Boston Cards, birthday discounts, or by being named Isabella yourself!
Take full advantage of your vacation time on a hop-on, hop-off trolley tour that covers Boston's top sights. This tour makes visiting TD Garden, the the home arena of both the Boston Bruins and Celtics from National Hockey League and NBA easy.
Take an eye-opening history lesson while touring Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood by following the Black Heritage Trail, a self-guided walking tour highlighting significant sites of African-American heritage. Highlights of this journey include Benjamin Franklin's 1706 birthplace and Old North Church where Paul Revere hung two lanterns to signal his journey.
If you're visiting Boston over the holidays, take an Old Town Trolley tour for an exciting Cocoa and Carols experience and witness all its festive holiday lights up close! These tours run all through December so it should be easy to find a date that works with your holiday schedule.
Martha’s Vineyard
Martha's Vineyard offers an escape from mainland life that will renew and amaze. A day trip or family vacation here will refresh and leave you awestruck, offering charming postcard-perfect villages, sandy beaches, and oceanfront estates boasting incredible harbor views.
Discover a vibrant artistic and cultural community that supports spiritual and holistic retreats, organic raw food diet options, international film festivals, fine dining establishments,spectacularly rise from the sea and fine dining establishments. Visit historic landmarks where Jaws was filmed or enjoy a sail cruise along sunset sail cruise or stroll the many scenic walking paths during your visit.
Martha's Vineyard is known for its abundant and varied flora. To gain a glimpse of it, visit Polly Hill Arboretum: an encyclopedic collection of native plants with many birds, insects, and animals as residents.
Gay Head Cliffs are another top attraction. These remarkable striated cliffs rise from the sea in spectacular fashion to form a natural acropolis that you can explore on foot using paths at sea level and the crow's nest, or if you feel bold enough you can climb all the way to the summit for breathtaking views of Gay Head Island and beyond!
Martha's Vineyard offers some truly breathtaking beaches in each town - from Aquinnah's multicolored clay cliffs and breathtaking ocean views to South Beach in Katama for its wild surf beaches - it is hard to find one that doesn't meet your standards.
If you prefer spending your day indoors, head over to Edgartown and visit the Martha's Vineyard Museum - housed in a renovated marine medical facility from 1985 - which boasts nine permanent exhibits and special rotating ones, as well as its rich maritime life, whaling heritage, and history of whaling and fishing heritage. It offers entertainment and knowledge!
Salem
Salem, Massachusetts is a charming New England town known for its rich history and famous landmarks, but also provides the ideal place to relax at the beach. Enjoy some lobster roll or fried clam at one of Salem Coastal National Historic Park's waterfront seafood joints before admiring its water views from Salem Coastal National Historic Park's public beach, salt marshes, and ponds - making for the ideal setting to watch the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean.
Salem Maritime National Historic Site, located along Salem Harbor, provides an excellent way to gain insight into Salem's seafaring past and history. Take a tour of historic buildings on the property or visit the Friendship of Salem replica ship to gain more knowledge about Salem's role in international maritime trade.
For an in-depth experience of the witch trials and other historical events, book a guided walking tour led by a local historian. Listen as your guide shares stories spanning 400 years of history while admiring old architecture still present throughout the city. Those seeking an even spookier tour experience can opt for the lantern-light tour during nighttime hours.
One of the main attractions in Salem is the Hawthorne Hotel, named for author Nathaniel Hawthorne and designed to resemble a 1920s hotel. Additionally, packages that include admission tickets for Salem Witch Museum and House of the Seven Gables can also be arranged here.
The Peabody Essex Museum stands as one of Salem's most prized cultural assets and houses astounding collections from around the globe. A merger between Peabody Museum of Art and Essex Institute forms this fantastic museum.
Salem is easily accessible from Boston by car or public transit, whether driving yourself or taking public transit like buses or the Salem Ferry from North Station in 30 to 45-minute rides with stunning skyline and water views - check the schedule and book tickets here if that appeals. Those preferring exploration on foot can sign up for a Salem Scavenger Hunt that allows them to experience all its beauty while answering trivia questions and solving challenges!
The Berkshires
Western Massachusetts region often known as New England's answer to the Hamptons offers delightful landscapes and vibrant culture for an idyllic weekend escape. There's everything from world-renowned music festivals to world-class museums in this picturesque landscape - something there for everyone in this idyllic region!
Outdoor enthusiasts will find that the Berkshires is an idyllic environment for hiking and biking, offering rolling hills with scenic trails just waiting to be explored. Visitors can hike Mount Greylock - popular among both experienced climbers as well as beginners - or follow along the Appalachian Trail which runs through this region and provides some breathtaking vistas of Massachusetts.
Mass MoCA, America's largest center for contemporary art, can also be found here. Housed within a 19th-century factory complex, this unique museum displays large-scale works not commonly seen anywhere else as well as creative installations impossible to complete in traditional museums.
Tanglewood, home to the Boston Symphony Orchestra since 1937, has long been one of the Berkshires' premier attractions. Not only does this iconic concert venue host concerts during summer months, but it also hosts other musical and cultural events that make Tanglewood one of the Berkshires' premier destinations.
If you are searching for family-oriented attractions in the Berkshires, don't miss the Berkshire Botanical Garden in Stockbridge. With 15 acres of breathtaking flora dating back over 150 years and one of the oldest public gardens in the Northeast, it will surely captivate nature enthusiasts of all ages.
Old Sturbridge Village provides visitors with a glimpse into New England history through programs, activities, and celebrations from life during the early 19th century. Monument Mountain Reserve in Great Barrington provides a stunning scenic preserve where visitors can see one of New Hampshire's highest single-drop waterfalls - perfect for experiencing some autumn leaf peeping! Hikers may enjoy strolling along trails in this protected forest and cross-country skiing or snowshoeing here too - while its high single-drop waterfall can also provide unforgettable viewing. In the fall months this spot becomes a prime leaf-peeping destination!
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