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History lies thick on the ground in the towns surrounding Boston—from Pilgrims to pirates, witches to whalers, the American Revolution to the Industrial Revolution. The sights outside the city are at least as interesting as those on Boston's Freedom Trail. When you're ready to trade history lessons for beach fun, Cape Cod to the south and the North Shore to the northeast entice sand-and-sun seekers.
Side Trips from Boston Hotels
Although Boston has everything from luxury hotels to charming bed-and-breakfasts, the signature accommodation outside Boston is the country inn; less extravagant...read more
Side Trips from Boston Restaurants
Massachusetts invented the fried clam, and it's served in many North Shore and Cape Cod restaurants. Creamy clam chowder is another specialty. Eating seafood...read more
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Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Boston
- $148* & up -- Nationwide Flights thru Fall on American, R/T American Airlines
- US$189 & up -- Boston: 4-Star Back Bay Hotel, 30% Off The Westin Copley Place
- $199 & up -- Boston: AAA 4-Diamond Waterfront Hotel, 40% Off The Westin Boston Waterfront
- $599 -- Holland America to Canada from NYC w/$100 Credit CruCon Cruise Outlet
- $245-$281 -- Downtown Boston Hotel through Summer — $245-$281 Holiday Inn Express Boston Garden
Side Trips from Boston Experiences
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Early American History: From Plimoth Plantation to Salem, Concord, and Lexington, you can visit Colonial reenactment museums, Revolutionary War... Read more
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The first wholly American literary movement was born in Concord, the tiny town west of Boston that, quite coincidentally, also witnessed the... Read more
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It was in Danvers, not Salem, that the first witch trial was held, originating with the family of Samuel Parris, a minister who moved to the... Read more
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Ships depart regularly for whale-watching excursions from April or May through October, from coastal towns all along the bay. Humpbacks, finbacks... Read more
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Trip Ideas
From backpackers to businessmen, luxury seekers to religious pilgrims, all kinds of travelers are draw... Read more
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Trip Ideas
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News, Hotels
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