Historic, cosmopolitan Boston's the Big Kahuna in America's most historic state, of course. But don't forget the beachy charms of Cape Cod and islands Nantucket and Martha´s Vineyard, plus all the wonderful small towns across the state, from Cape Ann to the Berkshires.
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"Beantown" has just been in the headlines in recent days thanks to its hometown Celtics basketball team making history by winning a record-breaking 18th NBA championship title. But the capital of Massachusetts is also a venerable and perennial classic among U.S. cities, and a must-see destination not just for Americans but for anyone interested in U.S. history and culture, where nearly four centuries of history has left a legacy of dozens of world-class historic sites; cultural institutions;…
Read more…Ensconced in the woods between Boston and Cape Cod, the multifaceted Normandy Farms Campground has been welcomig RVers for more than 50 years. Facilities include a spa, a fitness center, playgrounds, swimming pools, tennis courts, a dog park, a bike park, a center for creative arts, and a disc golf course. read post
Read more…Kalim Saliba For those interested in U.S. history, "Beantown" is a bonanza, with its many sites and neighborhoods rich in colonial, revolutionary, and republican history over its more than 400 years of existence. But the capital of Massachusetts is also one of this country’s great cultural powerhouses, in performing arts, academia, and museums. Not for nothing has it been dubbed “the Athens of America." Furthermore, the Boston metro area is especially packed with museums – more than 40, from…
Read more…Many visitors wouldn't necessarily associate Beantown with beaches, but the fact is that there are a number of appealing Atlantic Ocean strands within easy reach (in many cases more so, even, than those on Cape Cod), which are popular with Bostonians as well as tourists who want to work in a dollop of sun and fun to their diet of history, museums, and other culture. There are more than a dozen contenders, and here's my pick for the top five...read post
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This week's Fields of Dreams update at The World on Wheels. The oldest and, now, one of the most expensive stadiums to watch a game in. It's the very historic Fenway Park in Boston.
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