We happen to believe that we live in the best little corner of the world. We work here, live here, and help other people find their homes here! T
he four seasons are often celebrated, but Summer is a special part of the year when us New Englanders get to go out and play.
Here’s a list of some great activities for the whole family, whether you want to get away for a weekend or need some rainy-day options.
Zoos
Lions & tigers & bears…oh my! Zoos are a great day trip for the whole family and we have some great zoos in our area.
Southwick’s Zoo in Mendon – http://southwickszoo.com/
Franklin Park Zoo in Boston – https://www.zoonewengland.org/franklin-park-zoo/
Stone Zoo in Stoneham – http://www.zoonewengland.org/stone-zoo
Animal Adventures in Bolton – https://animaladventuresboltonma.webs.com/
Beaches
It’s summer, so of course, going to the beach is a must. We break down some great beaches in a few different areas.
Boston area beaches:
Carson Beach in South Boston – https://www.mass.gov/locations/castle-island-pleasure-bay-m-street-beach-and-carson-beach
Constitution Beach in East Boston – https://www.mass.gov/locations/constitution-beach-park
Lovells Island, Boston Harbor Islands – http://www.bostonharborislands.org/lovells-island
Boston Seaport District – https://www.bostonseaport.xyz/
North Shore Beaches:
Crane Beach in Ipswich – http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/north-shore/crane-beach.html
Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester – http://gloucester-ma.gov/index.aspx?NID=299
Nahant Beach Reservation in Nahant – https://www.mass.gov/locations/lynn-shore-nahant-beach-reservation
Plum Island beach in Newburyport – https://www.newburyport.com/plum-island-beach/
Wingaersheek Beach in Gloucester – https://www.
bostoncentral.com/activities/wingaersheek_beach/p668.php
Beauport Hotel in Gloucester, MA – https://www.beauporthotel.com/
South Shore Beaches:
Duxbury Beach in Duxbury – http://www.duxburybeach.com/
Humarock Beach in Scituate – https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/humarock-beach/
Nantasket Beach in Hull – https://www.mass.gov/locations/nantasket-beach-reservation
Plymouth Beach in Plymouth – https://www.seeplymouth.com/beaches-and-parks/plymouth-beach
Wollaston Beach in Quincy – https://www.quincyma.gov/govt/depts/park_forestry/beaches/wollaston.htm
Horseneck Beach, Westport – https://www.mass.gov/locations/horseneck-beach-state-reservation
Sea Crest Beach Hotel in Falmouth, MA – https://www.seacrestbeachhotel.com/
Indoor Activities – Great year round!
Unfortunately, we can’t control the weather, although we wish we could. Here are some fun rainy day activities!
Apex Entertainment – https://www.apexentertainmentcenter.com/attractions/
Kings Bowling (many locations) – https://www.kings-de.com/boston/
Laser Quest – https://www.laserquest.com/ma-westroxbury/
New England Aquarium – http://www.neaq.org/
Museum of Fine Arts – https://www.mfa.org/
Boston Children’s Museum – http://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/
Science Museum – https://www.mos.org//
Peabody Essex Museum – https://www.pem.org/
If a day trip just isn’t long enough, here are some great weekend getaways!
Great Wolf Lodge – https://www.greatwolf.com/new-england
Red Jacket Resorts (Cape Cod & North Conway, NH) – https://redjacketresorts.com/
Foxwoods Casino – https://www.foxwoods.com/default.aspx
Mohegan Sun- https://mohegansun.com/
Omni Mount Washington Resort in North Conway, NH – https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/bretton-woods-mount-washington
Adventure Suites in North Conway, NH – http://www.adventuresuites.com/
Anchorage Inn in York Beach, ME – https://www.anchorageinn.com/
Time flies when you’re having fun, and summer has just begun! You have plenty of time to go away for a weekend or two, or try out a new activity!