Massachusetts is synonymous with Boston, but the state has more to offer. Boston certainly has enough to offer for its own vacation, with the Freedom Trail, Fenway Park, and the harbor, but there is far more to the rest of the state. Rural towns on windy country roads dot the landscape of Massachusetts. There are a few ski resorts and some scenic landscape throughout the state, especially on the west end. Largely, Massachusetts is known for Boston and Cape Cod, both highly sought after tourist destinations and for good reason. Despite the focus on these areas, there is a rich tapestry of small towns throughout the state that offer the charm that many are looking for in a trip to New England.
Boston is its own vacation destination. There is a rich Revolutionary War history, along with the colonial history that predated the war. Plymouth Rock is an example of the landmark sites dating back to the founding of our nation. Even the more modern venues are historical in Boston. Fenway Park, an icon of baseball was built in the 20th century, but is the oldest baseball venue in the country. I had the honor of watching the Yankees play the Red Socks, a historic rivalry at the historic park. There is a vast park in the middle of town, complete with a playground and water park for small children as well as baseball fields for the older kids and adults. A park in Boston wouldn’t be complete without statues marking historical figures and a lot of green space in the middle of the city. It is a very nice place to relax and unwind in the bustle of city life.
Cape Cod offers a series of small coastal villages that are the prime destination for many tourists. Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard are must see destinations that are only a ferry ride away for most visitors to the area. While the wealthy certainly vacation here, mega yachts are not the norm like they are in places like Miami. In this seasonal old world retreat, sail boats and fishing trawlers are the staple. There are many sail boats that would rival the cost of a yacht, but they still offer the charm of a simpler time long past.
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