Boston isn’t the only town in Massachusetts with traveler appeal. Destinations with rich histories, vibrant cultural scenes and unique events merit a visit. Easily accessible from Boston, most of these are ideal day-trip destinations.
New England - Around Boston (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
cycling the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway from Cambridge to Lexington
maps
continuing on to Concord for a cooling dip in Walden Pond
transport
traversing Minute Man National Historic Park and recalling the beginnings of American independence
restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: West of Boston, Lexington, Concord & around, Lowell, North Shore, Salem, Gloucester, Rockport, Around Cape Ann, Ipswich & Essex, Newburyport, Plum Island, South Shore, Quincy, Plymouth, New Bedford, Fall River
New England - Around Boston (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
cycling the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway from Cambridge to Lexington
maps
continuing on to Concord for a cooling dip in Walden Pond
transport
traversing Minute Man National Historic Park and recalling the beginnings of American independence
restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: West of Boston, Lexington, Concord & around, Lowell, North Shore, Salem, Gloucester, Rockport, Around Cape Ann, Ipswich & Essex, Newburyport, Plum Island, South Shore, Quincy, Plymouth, New Bedford, Fall River