Kayak along the Ipswich River. Play a round of 18. Take in a Red Sox game at historic Fenway Park or or take a bike ride along the many paths and mountain roads this spring and summer.
We are, after all, located in a unique part of the country. Where you can view a wide range of athletics at the professional and amateur levels. Where it’s possible to embark on a whale-watching or fishing charter one day, and trek through miles of winding mountains and trails the next. Where the world is your playground and there are countless attractions, recreational activities and events to cherish, all year long.
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Wondering where to feel the spray of the ocean or kayak down some river rapids or even zip line down a mountain peak. What about grabbing your roller blades, your long board or your touring bike and riding along the Charles River? This is a great season in Massachusetts to explore all of our great state parks, farms and farmer’s markets. The Great Outdoors blog will tell you about outdoor activities, wildlife, and local farms, as well as offer suggestions for places to explore, hike, fish, hunt, or go boating around the state. A great tool for planning a day-trip, weekend or family vacation, The Great Outdoors will cover topics like recipes for cooking locally grown produce, the three steepest hikes in Massachusetts, field reports from shark biologists, when to volunteer to count bald eagles, where to tour local wineries, and the best stocked fishing holes.
Check out the Massachusetts Rivers and Wetlands Months Calendar for 2012 from the Division of Ecological Restoration.
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- Where to Go
- Things to Do
Getting to the shops is easy - you can take the MBTA, rent a Zipcar, or even take the bus from various Boston hotels to Wrentham Village Premium Outlets. Don't miss Boston's world famous Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Essex's charming antique stores, and Yankee Candle's flagship store in South Deerfield.
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- Getting Around
State and regional resources, including air, land, and water transportation; Boston public transit info; detailed info on travel to Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Island
