MassFinds: New Massachusetts destinations every week with your guide, Mott the Squirrel!

Tag results for Cape & Islands

post-1518 thumbnail
Find of the Week
Jul 18

A Cape Cod Tradition: the Barnstable County Fair!

Cape Cod has longtime been known for its summer escapes, pristine beaches, and painted sunsets – amongst everything else that is associated with a coastal summertime experience in Massachusetts. But aside from the sand and sun, there’s an annual tradition that has attracted thousands upon…

Continue Reading »
Cape & IslandsEntertainmentFamily FunSummerThings to Do...
post-1465 thumbnail
Jul 11

Interactivity: 10 Summer Events & Activities to Make Memories!

When we say, “this is the life,” do we picture ourselves sitting in a dark room, watching a movie, and ignoring the people we’re with? Sometimes. But how about the interactive events and things to do – the ones that make for quality family time,…

Continue Reading »
Cape & IslandsCentral MAGreater BostonNorth of BostonSummerThings to DoWestern MA...
post-1423 thumbnail
Find of the Week
Jul 8

Cross-Country U.S. Route 6, The Beginning

Did you know that the Route 6 on Cape Cod goes all the way to California, and was once the longest highway in the USA, running 3,652 miles to Long Beach before California renumbered its roads? Now, with its terminus in Bishop, CA and at…

Continue Reading »
Cape & IslandsEntertainmentFamily FunFoodInns and B&BsSummerThings to Do...
post-1220 thumbnail
Jun 11

Summer Film Festivals of Cape Cod

Ask somebody what Cape Cod brings to mind, and you’ll get a long list of associations along the lines of a top U.S. vacation spot; beaches, the National Seashore, whale-watching, lighthouses, cranberry bogs, fishing, kite-boarding, kayaking, cycling, surfing, golf, antique shopping, art galleries, summer theatre…

Continue Reading »
Cape & IslandsEntertainmentFilm Festivals
post-1140 thumbnail
Jun 3

Rediscover Natural Cape Cod this Summer

If you spend a lot of time on Cape Cod, you know that once you get past the bridge traffic, a world of warm sands, grassy dunes, and vast seascapes awaits. But beyond those iconic beaches, there are so many other ways to enjoy—and celebrate—the…

Continue Reading »
Cape & IslandsFamily FunOutdoorsThings to Do...
post-1098 thumbnail
Find of the Week
May 30

Nantucket – the Best Island in the World!

The votes are in and three of the world’s most venerable travel authorities all agree: Nantucket is among the best places in the U.S. and the world. Main Street, Nantucket is one of America’s most prestigious addresses, as well as having one of its most…

Continue Reading »
Cape & Islands
post-1043 thumbnail
May 23

Sagamore Bridge is Construction Free!

As the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce puts it, “the coast is clear!” That’s right folks, if you’re planning a trip to Cape Cod for this Memorial Day weekend, you’ll be happy to know that the Sagamore Bridge construction has been completed for the season…

Continue Reading »
Cape & Islands
post-902 thumbnail
May 9

The Antique Carousels of Massachusetts

We pass them in arcades and amusement parks without a lot of thought. They have been part of the landscape for as long as we can remember, and as low-tech as they are, they still provide some 21st century fun. Still one of the best…

Continue Reading »
Cape & IslandsFamily FunHistoric MassachusettsNorth of BostonSouth of BostonSpringThings to DoWestern MA...
post-863 thumbnail
May 6

Experience Massachusetts By Paddle!

Massachusetts feels like a natural water park to a western transplant like me. With so many waterways, why go by foot to see the historic, natural and urban sights of the Commonwealth when you can go by paddle? Cape Cod is famous for attracting Kennedys,…

Continue Reading »
BerkshiresBostonCape & IslandsCentral MAFamily FunGreater BostonOutdoorsSpringThings to DoWestern MA...
« Older Posts
Newer Posts »

Recommendations

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Google+
  • Youtube
  • RSS

MassVacation.com &mdash It's all here.

Where to Go Things to Do
Plan Your Trip 50 Under $50
Getting Around Winter Fun Planner

Find of the Month: February

find of the month

Pittsfield’s 10×10 Upstreet Arts Festival!

Finds of the Month » | Suggest a Find »

Frequent
Guest Bloggers

by number of posts
  1. 6Max Grinnell
    of The Urbanologist
  2. 6Johnny Monsarrat
    of Events Insider
  3. 5Michael Quinlin
    of MassJazz
  4. 5Ben Libby
    of Outdoors Ben
  5. 3Rob Pirozzi
    of Travel New England
  6. 3Demetra Pappas
    of @DemetraPappas

Be a Guest Blogger »

Archives

  1. Spring
  2. Summer
  3. Fall
  4. Winter

Tags

  • 4th of July
  • Anniversaries
  • April Vacation
  • Arts
  • Berkshires
  • Boston
  • Brunch
  • Cape & Islands
  • Central MA
  • Culinary
  • Deals
  • Dining Out
  • Drinks
  • Entertainment
  • Fall
  • Family Fun
  • Farm-to-table
  • Farmers Market
  • Farms
  • Fashion
  • Festivals
  • Film Festivals
  • Foliage
  • Food
  • Franklin County
  • Greater Boston
  • Greater Merrimack Valley
  • Greater Springfield
  • Halloween
  • Head West
  • Hidden Gem
  • Hiking
  • Historic Massachusetts
  • Holidays
  • Hotels
  • Inns and B&Bs
  • LGBT
  • Local Massachusetts
  • Local Products and Producers
  • Maple Sugaring
  • Mass Insider
  • MassJazz
  • MBTA
  • Memorial Day Weekend
  • Middlesex County
  • Mohawk Trail
  • Mother's Day
  • Museums
  • Music
  • North of Boston
  • Northampton
  • Old Sturbridge Village
  • Outdoors
  • Photography
  • Pittsfield
  • Rest & Relaxation
  • Restaurant Week
  • Restaurants
  • Road Races
  • Romantic Massachusetts
  • Salem
  • Shopping
  • Ski Local in Massachusetts!
  • Social Media
  • South of Boston
  • Sports
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Technology
  • Thanksgiving
  • The Big E!
  • Theater
  • Things to Do
  • Tours
  • Valentine's Day
  • Weddings
  • Western MA
  • Wineries
  • Winter
  • Winter Fun