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Get back to where it all began in Massachusetts. Whether you're looking for an opportunity to experience American history
firsthand, or just experience a wide sandy beach, incredible seafood and plenty of fresh air, Massachusetts is the place to
be.
Boston
The "cradle of liberty" is a wonder to behold, an amazing blend of the modern and the historical. The home of America's oldest
public park and first subway system is also the home of glass skyscrapers, upscale shopping and trendy clubs.
The Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile, red brick walking trail, is a must-do for many on a Massachusetts vacation. This enlightening
loop takes you by 16 historically significant sites, including churches, meeting houses and burying grounds.
But whether you're interested in touring Paul Revere's House or Back Bay's galleries and cafes, Boston is an easy city to
explore on foot.
Cape Cod
Travel + Leisure magazine calls Cape Cod the iconic American vacation. Perhaps that's because generations of happy families
have made this Massachusetts treasure their vacation home, exploring the same beaches, shopping in the same boutiques, hiking
the same trails, and generally making memories they'll one day share with their own kids.
Everyone has his or her own favorite memory, though, from watching a spectacular sunset at Provincetown's Race Point Beach
to canoeing peacefully through a salt marsh to spending the night in a historic lighthouse. The weather usually obliges, especially
during the peak summer months. But for those days when the sun goes away, Cape Cod vacationers simply take the fun indoors
(shopping, galleries, museums, etc.).
The Mid-Cape is home to the closest thing the peninsula has to a big city: the Kennedy home of Hyannis. Here you can explore
or the Kennedy family history at the JFK Hyannis Museum.
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Make your stay on Cape Cod as relaxing as possible at Brewster Green, a charming resort featuring spacious and fully equipped two- and three-bedroom condominiums close to many of the sights you'll want to see. Brewster Green is ideally located off historic and picturesque Route 6A on the Cape's nort ... Read More >>

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Located between Falmouth and Hyannis, Cape Cod Holiday Estates vacation homes are less than three miles from South Cape Beach and Nantucket Sound. Each vacation home at Cape Cod Holiday Estates is set on a one-third-acre lot and features a sun deck or patio. Guests can use the resort's community cen ... Read More >>

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Hyannis is best known for its large beaches and deep-water harbor. Cape Winds is only 2 miles from the beaches and ferries that will take you to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. The resort is also just 3 miles from the Kennedy Compound. On-site features at Cape Winds include a sauna, whirlpool/hot t ... Read More >>

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Enjoy the peaceful beauty of the Berkshires at Oak 'n Spruce Resort, located at the foot of Beartown State Forest. The resort features an 18-hole miniature golf course, a basketball court, one outdoor and two indoor pools, and a full service Health Club including tanning facilities. The nearby town ... Read More >>

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Southcape Resort and Club is located on the southern part of Cape Cod, 8 miles east of Falmouth and 10 miles southwest of Hyannis. The location is ideal for exploring the Cap, a summer vacation Mecca for generations. You'll find that the best features are the history, scenery, charming beaches, seaf ... Read More >>

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The Cove at Yarmouth is a centrally located Cap Cod resort that offers a wealth of family-friendly amenities, such as indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, racquetball, picnic and barbecue areas – and the beauty of Cape Cod. Please visit our activities departm ... Read More >>

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Tucked along the shores of Cape Cod, The Ocean Club on Smuggler's Beach is a beautiful vacation spot for the entire family. Laze away summer days on the beach or simply enjoy the Cape Cod scenery. On-site amenities include hot tubs, a sauna, exercise equipment and a videocassette library. Guests wil ... Read More >>

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Bentley Brook, located in the Jiminy Peak ski area, offers a variety of on-site amenities, from downhill skiing to swimming and biking. The Berkshire area also provides a vast array of cultural and historic attractions. Since the turn of the century, the Berkshires have been the place for music, the ... Read More >>

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Wyndham Bentley Brook II, located in the Jimini Peak ski area, offers a variety of on-site amenities, such as downhill skiing, swimming and biking. The Berkshire area also provides a vast array of cultural and historic attractions. Visit Tanglewood, summer home for the Boston Symphony, The Hancock S ... Read More >>

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Surrounded by the charming atmosphere of Cape Cod, Briarwood is close to all the attractions which have made this part of New England a favorite resort location for years. Cape Cod is noted for its picturesque fishing villages, historic sites, scenic harbors, museums, and the beautiful, unspoiled na ... Read More >>

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Sea Mist Resort is situated equally between Falmouth Center and Hyannis and offers on-site indulgences such as a clubhouse, indoor and outdoor pools, a whirlpool, and saunas. The beach and Nantucket Sound are a mere 5 miles away. Local marinas offer equipment rentals, deep-sea charters, and excursio ... Read More >>

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Hyannis is best known for its large, pretty beaches and deep-water harbor. Courtyard Resort is located in downtown Hyannis, close to the beaches and the docks. In addition to this great location, the resort offers an indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, sun deck, and restaurant that plays host to live ent ... Read More >>

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Holiday Vacation Condominiums is centrally located to all of the Cape's wonderful attractions. The indoor pool provides year-round swimming. During the warmer months, relax by the resort's new outdoor pool. In nearby Hyannis, from July through Labor Day, you can see theater-in-the-round at the Melod ... Read More >>

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Pier 7 Condominiums puts you in the heart of the active Cape Cod area where you can enjoy shopping, restaurants and attractions. The resort offers an indoor pool for swimming any time of year, a sauna, and a whirlpool. Explore the area's nightlife options or spend the evening grilling out at the bar ... Read More >>

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Beautiful Cape Cod and Provincetown have plenty to offer families in search of an ideal getaway, especially for those who spend their days at Sandcastle Resort. This quaint beachfront resort offers guests onsite activities such as tennis, volleyball, swimming and shuffleboard - as well as its own pr ... Read More >>

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Year-round, a stay at Wind In The Pines offers a variety of cultural performances, outdoor activities, antiquing, shopping, and fine dining. Nearby guests can find Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony and Boston Pops, Norman Rockwell museum, Williamstown Theatre Festival, and dance the ... Read More >>

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Eat...
51 Lincoln (Boston). Expect a good meal for a fair price at this fun restaurant, recently honored as Boston Globe's top pick
for most creative meal deal (it was the three-course, '51 state economic stimulus package' menu that won them over).
Front Street (Provincetown). The owners here are also the talented chefs, and not the "I'll make the menu and let someone
else do the work" kind. Front Street is a readers poll winner for "Best Cape and Island Restaurant" in Boston Magazine.
"Pick" your own meal. Several orchards throughout Massachusetts afford you the opportunity to pick your own strawberries,
peaches, apples and pumpkins.
Play...
Six Flags New England (Agawam). This family-fun park includes Superman, a four-time winner of "best steel coaster." Other
attractions include a water park and a Thomas the Tank Engine area for kids.
Sox and Rox (Boston/Brockton). When in Boston...see the Red Sox at Fenway. Or, if you prefer, catch the minor league version
down the road in Brockton, where the Rox showcase their talents in Campanelli Stadium.
Flying Horses Carousel (Martha's Vineyard). Built by Charles W.F. Dare in 1876 (the flying horses arrived in 1884), this carousel
is the oldest operating platform carousel in the nation and a National Historic Landmark. Ride for just $1.50 from Easter
Saturday through Columbus Day.
Explore...
Cape Cod Central Railroad (Hyannis). Enjoy a gourmet meal or just ride the rails for fun, as you roll past cranberry bogs,
marshes and woodlands between Hyannis and the Cape Cod Canal.
Beantown Trolleys (Boston). See Boston's historical landmarks, including the Freedom Trail, on a two-hour, narrated trolley
tour around the city. Full-fare tickets usually come with other perks.
New England Whale-Watching. The World Wildlife Fun lists Massachusetts as one of the globe's top 10 whale-watching locations.
Charters typically run from April through October from several locations, and offer a chance to see several kinds of whales,
such as humpback whales, finback whales, minke whales and pilot whales.
See the light(houses). Visit the historic beacons that once helped boats safely find their way home. You might start your
tour with Boston Light, the oldest lighthouse in America (1716). Other lighthouses worth a look include Cape Cod's Highland
Light, Nantucket Island's Brant Point Light, Rockport's Thacher Island Lights and Provincetown's Race Point Light (open for
overnight stays).
Shop...
Brimfield Antique and Collectibles Show. Held three times a year (May, July and September), the Brimfield showcases items
from more than 5,000 vendors and claims to offer everything "from the shabby chic to the real antique."
Harvard Square (Cambridge). What once was a collection of eclectic bookshops has become a major center for shopping, dining
and culture.
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