im going to NY and MA next july, im wondering what there is to do in MA apart from boston? thanks
2006-12-10 07:49:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Boston
or anywhere near MA or in NY state
2006-12-10 07:49:46 · update #1
Definitely Boston is the best place in Massachusetts. The other major cities are Worchester and Springfield.
Cape Cod, Massachusetts!
Massachusetts is known as the Bay State. It is because Massachusetts Bay dominates the state's coast. Did you know that Easter Massachusetts has an irregular , rocky shore?
Millions of tourist go to Massachusetts during the summer season. Cape Code, is a peninsula in the southeastern part of the State. Why is it popular? The sandy beach are the attraction and charming towns, Provincetown. It is located in the northern tip of the peninsula and features one of the largest and safest sea harbors in the US.
The Cape Cod National Seashore (CCNS), was created on 1961 by no less than President John F. Kennedy. It encompasses, 43,500 acres! It consists of ponds, woods and beachfront. It includes 40 miles of seashore along Atlantic-facing the eatern edge of Cape Cod, in towns of Provincetown, Truro, Wellfleet, Eastham, Orleans and Chatham.
Did you know that there are notable sites encompassed by the CCNS? Yes, that includes Marconi Station, the site of the first two-way transatlantic radio transmission and the other one is the Highlands Center for the Arts ( formerly North Truro Air Force Station). The glacial erratic knows as Doane Rock is also located on the grounds.
See the following photographs through wikipedia free encyclopedia:
1. Entrance sign of the Cape Cod National Seashore ( in Eastham, MA)
2. Capecod National Seashore
3. Nauset Light
4. View from Highland Light
5. Marconi Beach
Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard:
small, sandy islands off the coast !
See the 14 pictures as slideshow of Nantucket. It offers a view of the port of Nantucket Island. Did you know that you have to walk the cobblestone streets of Nantucket? See also the old lighthouse, charm, classic nantucket shops, sundial bridge and windmill. It is a different view from the regular city life we are used to!
Western part of Massachusetts:
The Appalachian Mountains run through this side of the state.
In Dedham, Massachusetts:
If you are in this vicinity visit the Fairbanks House. It is a typical colonial architecture in this part of the USA.
In Quincy Massachusetts:
Did you know that 3 US Presidents were born in Massachusetts? They are John Adams, John Quincy Adams and John F. Kennedy. The home of John Adams, the 2nd President of the USA is preserved as a part of the Adams National Historical Park in Quincy Massachusetts.
The national historical park according to Wikipedia free encyclopedia has 11 historic structures! It tells of the 5 generations of the Adams family ( from 1720 to 1927). The park has trolleybus between sites. Access to the historic site is by guided tour only. Scheduled tours are from April to November.
2006-12-10 12:14:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
the North Shore, ie...Salem, Marblehead, Gloucester, Rockport, and Ipswich all have GREAT history and neat places. There is also Lexington and Concord, birthplaces of the American Revolution. Cape Cod is good, but expect to spend time stuck in traffic. The south shore is nice too, Plymouth, Duxbury etc. TONS of stuff to do and see. Oh, the New England Aquarium and the Science Museum are great. F'annal Hall, Quincy Market, and the North End are great in Boston. All depends on what you like and where your interests lay. If you love history, you'll love Boston and the North Shore.
2006-12-10 12:16:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the summer time. . .make sure to travel away a bit and go to Cape Cod or the Vineyard. Go to a Red Sox game. Walk the Freedom Trail.
2006-12-11 00:21:25 · answer #3 · answered by ShouldBeWorking 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Like clothing? I additionally stay in MA. attempt going to the mall... warm subject count & Spencer's presents... additionally, Wal*Mart and objective, and different shops like that often have crappier shirts of superstars like Cena and Batista. i might recommend going to the mall although. HT and SG have a superb variety of greater effective shirts for decrease than around $15-$25
2016-10-14 10:07:28 · answer #4 · answered by shakita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cape Cod. Martha's Vineyard. Avoid Nantucket (too snotty).
2006-12-10 07:51:27 · answer #5 · answered by Isis 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Haha....if you go to Cape Cod I wish you good luck as the lines are terrible to get across the bridge!
2006-12-10 11:14:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Staind Rock concerts ? Visit th harbor ,, Wine and Dine? Historical sites...
2006-12-10 07:58:21 · answer #7 · answered by Mudd 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋