Outdoors in Massachusetts

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Gardens in Boston

Boston Common

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Common Park is the oldest park in the city of Boston, established in 1634, and is a perfect place to relax, play sports or sunbath

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Viewpoints in Boston

Legal Sea Foods

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What we liked about this towering building (the second highest in Boston) is that from the 52nd floor you can have a stunning view

Bays in Provincetown

Wellfleet

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This is a wonderful place to walk along the shore and disconnect or explore one of the many walking and biking paths. However, the

Gardens in Boston

Public Garden

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Next to Boston Common is the Public Garden, which is a park with a pond that divides it into two. During the summer months you can

Rivers in Boston

Walk along the Charles River

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The Tour of the Charles River is really relaxing. The buildings around it are fantastic. Green spaces abound everywhere and everyt

Gardens in Boston

Back Bay Fens Park

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Back Bay Fens Park is one of the green areas that make up the Emerald Necklace, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted to give Bostonia

Rivers in Boston

Charles River Esplanade

If you're looking for a place to go jogging or cycling without the hustle and bustle in Boston, the Charles River Esplanade Park i

Bays in Dukes

Gay Head Light (Aquinnah Light)

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In the south west of the island of Martha's Vineyard, standing in the middle of a desolate landscape worthy of Scotland, you will

Viewpoints in Boston

Bunker Hill Monument

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This monument is one of the points of interest on the Boston Freedom Trail, and it is a lovely reminder of the Battle of Bunker Hi

Bays in Boston

Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary

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An extraordinary moment, spectacular, unforgettable! I'm talking about the sighting of whales in Boston Bay. Right next to the New

Gardens in Boston

Old North Memorial Garden

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The Memorial Garden is a garden behind the church on Salem Street. Long rows of plaques are inscribed with the names of the dead,

Islands in Boston

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

There are 34 islands in Boston Harbor. They can be reached by ferry services from Long Wharf, Pemberton Point, and Fore River Ship

Islands in Vineyard Haven

Martha's Vineyard

I love to visit the ocean later in the year when the Summer crush is over and the sun is a little lower in the sky making for some

Viewpoints in Provincetown

Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch

I have never seen a whale in the wild before..Actually the only ones I have ever seen were at sea world, and was so excited to may

Bays in Rockport

Rockport Harbor

Rockport is only 40 miles northeast of Boston and makes for the perfect day or weekend getaway - romantic, with friends, family. I

Nature Reserves in Westford

The Butterfly Place

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Beautiful Butterflies free-flying all around us!

Islands in Boston

Castle Island Park

What a nice getaway this place is from busy Downtown Boston! It’s about 3 to 5 miles away from the busy city, depending on where y

Gardens in Hyannis

Veterans Memorial Park

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Activities in Massachusetts

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Salem Witch Museum Admission Ticket

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$14.95

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Boston: Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

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$68.23

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Boston: Freedom Trail Walking Tour

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$16.88

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Boston: Historical Sightseeing Cruise

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$39.30

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Cambridge: Harvard University Student-Guided Walking Tour

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$19.64

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