The heart of New England packs a wide variety of terrain and options for families. From city culture in Boston to the sandy beaches of Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard to the dense forests and mountains of the Berkshires in the west, Massachusetts offers plenty to explore. Not to mention its rich history that can be discovered along the Freedom Trail, at Plymouth and the battlefields at Lexington and Concord, to name a few.
Boston boasts some fantastic museums and fun for kids including the Museum of Fine Arts, the fantastic Children’s Museum, where kids can do everything from unleash their inner drama queen on the KidStage to be little builders in the Construction Zone. The aquarium features thousands of animals including highlights like penguins and sea lions and a tank for petting sharks and rays. Outside of Boston, you can also find great art at stops to Mass MoCA and the Clark Art Institute.
Give kids a history lesson at every turn in Massachusetts with walks along the Freedom Trail, that takes you to 16 historically significant sites to bring the American Revolution alive. See famous battle fields and discover where some of the first pilgrims landed and settled.
Martha’s Vineyard, Cape Cod and Nantucket all offer relaxing and luxurious beach getaways where you can bury your toes in the sand or body surf the waves and enjoy laying out in the sun.
Head to the famed Berkshires for mountain fun that includes hiking, biking, cozy cabins, canoeing and more.
Boston sports are well-known for inspiring fanatics and die hard fans. Catch a baseball game at Fenway Park, see the New England Patriots play a football game or enjoy a basketball game cheering for the Celtics.
Massachusetts is the place for fresh sea food, clam chowder and lobster rolls.
You won’t need a car in Boston since much of the city is highly walkable, with the rest easily accessible using public transportation and the “T.” Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket are accessible by ferry and bikes are a great way to get around once you arrive. However, if you plan to explore the Berkshires or other more rural parts of the state, a car is the way to go.