New England - Around Boston (PDF Chapter)
Boston may be the state capital, but it’s not the only town in eastern Massachusetts with traveler appeal. Many nearby places with rich histories, vibrant cultural scenes and unique events merit a visit. Easily accessible from Boston, most of these are ideal day-trip destinations.
- cycle through history, from Cambridge to Lexington on the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway
- hit the beaches of Gloucester, admire the art and feast on seafood
- traverse the Minute Man National Historic Park and recall the beginnings of American independence
Coverage includes: West of Boston, Lexington, Concord, Lowell, North Shore, Salem, Gloucester, Rockport, Ipswich & Essex, Marblehead, Newburyport & Plum Island, South Shore, Quincy, Plymouth and New Bedford.
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