Play: nature & sports

There are so many ways to play in Massachusetts. Soaking up some nature on one of our legendary whale watches, strolling around one of our many nature parks and reserves, or kayaking down white water rapids. Feeling sporty? Try your luck alongside Massachusetts' skilled fisherman, play one of our spectacular golf courses, or simply sit back and take
in some world-class baseball.

Become an archaeologist at TOMB, feel like you're a NASCAR driver at F1 Boston, kick your feet up at Hotel Indigo. Greater Boston


Commune with the butterflies at The Butterfly Place, practice your Italian at Fortunato’s Italian Restaurant, sleep tight at the Courtyard Marriott Lowell. North of Boston and Greater Merrimack Valley


Take a hike at World's End in Hingham, Take in a Brockton Rox game, spend the night at the Pilgrim Sands Hotel on Long Beach. South of Boston


Hike through  Nickerson State Park, visit Alpaca Farms, enjoy dinner at the Lambert’s Cove Inn & Restaurant. Cape Cod


Take a breathtaking hike in Wells State park, spend the day at the Ecotarium get some needed rest at the Quality Inn Worcester. Central Massachusetts


Learn a thing or two at the Berkshire Museum, jump for the Volleyball Hall of Fame, Rest your head at the Red Lion Inn. Western Massachusetts


Plan a Getaway
Romance - couples weekend
Let Loose - fun with friends
Explore - history, tours & sightseeing
Play - nature & sports
Appreciate - art & culture
Indulge - eat, drink, shop
Bond - family fun time

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