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Massachusetts

Massachusetts is an incredible mix of history and bustling modern influences. Historically, the state took in many of the initial European immigrants and was the location of crucial battles in the Revolutionary War. Throw in events such as the Boston Tea Party and you have a state with a heritage. While appreciating the past, Massachusetts also pays homage to changing times and is a hot bed for education, business and sports.

Boston

Tiny city. Perhaps you’ve heard of it? From colonial architecture to modern skyscrapers, Boston is an amazing city that deserves your attention. A favorite big city, Boston is unique for placing the old with the new. Statutes and old colonial influences sit below modern amenities such as the financial district. People watching is a prime hobby at places such as the Quincy Market and Boston Common. College influences can be found around Harvard University, Boston College and Boston University. Loafing, exploring and sailing are rife in Boston Harbor and the Charles River, not to mention crab caked galore.

If sports are your thing, Boston will be heaven. The Boston Marathon needs no introduction. For professional sports, you have the Bruins, Red Sox, Celtics and, just out of town, Patriots. Throw in a major college basketball, hockey and football influence and you have a town with a major sports passion. Winters are cold, but spring, summer and fall more than make up it. Boston is an absolutely great place to live.

Nantucket

Nantucket is the home of old colonial architecture, cobblestone streets and seaboard beauty. An island, the town of Nantucket is surprisingly bereft of cars, but does get packed with tourists during the summer. You’ll find the town full of funky little shops, museums and art galleries galore. Nantucket is a great place to spend a weekend as prices are outrageous. Make sure to take in a sunset at Madaket Beach.

New Bedford

A fishing town through and through, New Bedford has a history as one of the pre-eminent whaling towns in the country. Whaling is off limits today, but the town still bustles with a major fishing industry. While the town has lost some of it’s charm because of development and a coastal highway, there is a definite feeling of stepping into the past if you move here....read more about Massachusetts


Deerfield Massachusetts
Historic Deerfield’s motto is “New England as you hope to find it!”, and it certainly is. Nestled in western Massachusetts in the 330-year old village of Deerfield, this Museum of New England’s history and art is considered a vital historical portrait of rural New England by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. All of Deerfield’s museums and galleries are located within The Old Deerfield National Historic Landmark, more than a 1,000 acres of scenic views and fecund land that has been farmed for centuries

Historic Deerfield’s many attractions can be viewed via both guided and self-guided tours Deerfield’s heart is the mile-long thoroughfare simply called “The Street.” The Museum is centered on 12 houses dating to the 18th and 19th centuries and 3 exhibition galleries within the Flynt Center of Early New England Life. The town is always abuzz with programs, special events, group tours and village walking tours every season of the year.....read more about Deerfield Massachusetts


Nantucket Massachusetts
Let a gentle ocean breeze wash over you, peruse exquisite boutiques in town, or simply soak up the sun 30 miles off the coast of Cape Cod. Anything you can imagine, and anything related to relaxation, is waiting for you on the charming and isolated island of Nantucket. Nantucket is brimming with adventure and excitement in an atmosphere all its own, so hope aboard the ferry and set out for an actively invigorating getaway to this popular Massachusetts destination.

It is impossible to overstate the beauty of the pristine and stunning beaches that line the shore of this quaint little island. The sparkling stretches of sand along the north shore, including Children’s Beach, Dionis Beach, and Jetties Beach, are the perfect place for family-oriented excursion since they are protected by Nantucket Sound and generally have few waves. Swimming, shelling, and sunbathing are all available near the water...read more>>


Things to See and Do in Massachusetts
Gloucester / Rockport - Gloucester and Rockport are the gems of Cape Ann. Both towns offer art communities, real fishing communities, great beaches, whale watches, and more. Gloucester has recently become famous as the real life and hollywood home of the Perfect Storm. If you are looking for history (these towns were founded shortly after the Pilgrims landed), great seafood, art, beaches (try Good Harbor Beach or Wingaersheek Beach), festivals such as St. Peter's Fiesta, the Folklife Festival, or the Fish Festival.... visit Cape Ann and be amazed!

Salem - Travel to Salem and learn a little bit about America's sad and scary past. Due to the hysterics of two young girls, the town of Salem (which at that time was actually located in what is now Danvers) began the Salem witch trials in 1692. Sadly, at that time, persecution of witches was not uncommon, but these trials are among the most famous. 24 people eventually died as a direct result of the Salem witch trials. Today, you can visit several museums dedicated to this piece of history. Among them are, the Peabody Essex Museum, the Salem Witch Museum, and the Witch Dungeon Museum. Salem is now a popular destination for present day witches....read more>>


Boston - Well known for fostering a culture of educational rigor and controversy, from Oliver Wendell Holmes to John F. Kennedy, the auspicious streets of Boston are lined with some hallmarks of national education, including Tufts University, Harvard, Northeastern, and, if you cross the bridge over to Cambridge, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The city offers a wide array of nationally-renowned museums to pique your curiosity in a multitude of artistic and cultural perspectives....read more about Boston >>


Boston, Massachusetts Boston has traditionally stood as the beacon of New England thought, culture and historical direction, and consequently has been the major force behind the independent progress of the United States of America. Bostons well preserved colonial architecture gracing the tree lined streets or the original oak seats of Fenway Park baseball stadium add insurmountable character to the historically indispensable city. With a nickname like the Hub of the Universe, given by Oliver Wendell Holmes, it is impossible to justify not visiting Boston to discover the inspiring source of this pseudonym!

The Cradle of More than Liberty

Boston spearheaded the fight for freedom and independence from Britain during the Revolutionary War through both thought and action. The Old South Meeting House in the city center is where colonists gathered in 1773 before disguising themselves as Native Americans and dumping British tea into the harbor to protest taxation without representation....read more about Boston »


Mashpee

A summer vacation in Mashpee is a golfer's delight. In addition to the Country Club of New Seabury, located in the New Seabury Resort which is right in Mashpee, there are at least six other courses nearby. The Holly Ridge Golf Club in Sandwich is a par-3 public course; Quashnet Valley is also an 18-hole public course, featuring many scenic holes on ponds and cranberry bogs. Falmouth has two public courses, the Falmouth Country Club and Paul Harney, while the semi-private Ballymeade is located in North Falmouth. Lastly there is the Cape Cod Country Club, located in Hatchville, which is one of the oldest public courses on the Cape.

For those who would like to get their exercise by walking, but not on a golf course, there are many scenic conservation areas and maintained trails for exploring Mashpee and the Cape by foot. John's Pond Park is a freshwater pond set in the midst of a Mashpee conservation area with cranberry bogs. Relax on the beach or wander among the bogs. For more of a day hike, explore the eight miles of trails along the Mashpee River...read more »


Hyannis Beaches

While you are never very far from a nice beach when you stay on Cape Cod, lodging in Hyannis will put you close to some of the most popular. On Nantucket Sound, Craigville Beach is the largest and most popular beach in Hyannis. You can windsurf at Kalmus Beach; and Veterans Beach, Orrin Keyes and Sea Street Beach are open to locals and visitors. Some Hyannis homes available for rent even have their own private beaches.

Shopping in Hyannis

Historic waterfront Main Street is the center of shopping in Hyannis, although there is also the Cape Cod Mall. Hyannis sports all manner of shops, from antiques to art galleries and clothing to boating equipment. Other shopping destinations include Cape Town Plaza, Southwind Plaza, and Festival at Hyannis...read more »


Consider Boston for a Family Vacation

If you planning a family vacation, consider Boston, Massachusetts; it will be more than just fun and entertainment for the family; you will take a trip back in time in American History and the patriot in you will come alive. This classic Massachusetts city offers great history, entertainment, sports, and lots of fun. There is plenty to do and see in the state's capital, so, it is up to you whether you want to go over the weekend or for a full week's holiday.

The historic Massachusetts Freedom Trail takes you to 16 historical sights that played a huge part in the creation of America. You will see Boston on the Freedom Trail all the way from historic buildings to special places to memorials to statues and much more. You start on the trail at the National Park Visitors Center across from the historic Old State House. You can ask the Park Rangers to lead you on a guided tour or you can explore the trial for yourself, but do wear comfortable walking shoes, since you will be walking quite a bit while on the trail....read more »






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